Alison Bowen
Alison Bowen is a general assignment reporter at Metro New York covering news and features, from the city's tightest political races to where to spot the best fall foliage. A Midwest native who now lives in Brooklyn, her work has also appeared in The New York Times and the New York Daily News. Alison has a dual master's degree in Journalism and Latin American Studies from New York University, where her thesis focused on post-9/11 counterterrorism policies and their effect on NYC immigrants. Fun fact: Alison enjoys eavesdropping on Spanish conversations and anything involving Latin America.
Bette Midler-themed show will benefit Sandy-wrecked trees
A tribute to the performer will help replace Sandy-damaged greenery.
Cancer kills 9/11 volunteer months after feds approve coverage
Adan Gonzalez died last month of cancer his daughter said was related to volunteering at Ground Zero.
Prosecutors charge Bronx woman with Sandy Hook donations fraud
Officials accuse a woman of fraud.
Council legislation attempts to resolve food truck free-for-all
A new bill proposes a legal spot for trucks to park.
Prince Harry will visit Harlem youth: report
British royalty will be in Manhattan Tuesday.
Newsstands may soon sell bigger-ticket items like umbrellas
Next time you need an umbrella, consider a newsstand.
A.G. asks smartphone companies to help stop ‘Apple picking’
More cell phone thefts are becoming violent, the Attorney General said.
Avoid Midtown traffic — President Obama is in town today
Obama’s in town, which might mean traffic headaches.
Woman, 21, killed in crash on Williamsburg Bridge
A woman dies in an early-morning crash.
Two arrested after alleged hate crime this morning, the third in Manhattan this week
Reports of three alleged hate crimes in one week.