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.
Vito Lopez will resign, but not fast enough for many officials
Lopez will step down in June, but many say he should leave immediately.
Cops search for suit-wearing Midtown attempted bank robber
A man in a suit tried to rob a Midtown bank.
Krim family expecting another baby
Welcoming a new baby a year after their children were murdered.
Officials urge gay men to get meningitis vaccination
Seven fatal cases have been reported in the city.
Officials bust Papa John’s worker who delivered pizza with ‘coke’
A delivery worker accused of bringing more than just pizza.
Judge rules against Taxi of Tomorrow
The planned new fleet of cabs hit a road bump.
New Jersey will also raise tobacco purchase age to 21
New York and New Jersey are partnering on similar legislation.
Rockaways A train line will resume May 30
A Queens subway route finally resumes.
New York is 10th in U.S. for dog attacks on postal workers
Brooklyn and Buffalo are tied for dog-bite related claims.
Stuy Town residents consider rent strike: report
After a notice about rent increases, tenants are upset.