Ambar Castillo

award-winning reporter @epicenter_nyc @rns tea/hola: [email protected] prev @statnews @KSJatMIT @Poynter @WCP @HuntsPointNews @StoryCorps @newmarkjschool

[Ambar Castillo @ambaReports]

@Liz_Llorente @Liz_Llorente I'm a journo with Epicenter NYC and would love to chat about this in everyday practice. S. Mitra Kalita referred me to you. Could you DM me or email the best way to reach you? I'm at [email protected]

[Ambar Castillo @ambaReports]

@DrDelappPhD @guilfordpress Hi @DrDelappPhD I'm an NYC-based reporter focused on health equity, and would love to chat with you about some of these topics. Dm me if you're interested, thanks!

[Sarah Todd @SarahLizChar]

Hire Mohana, and count your lucky stars

[Isa Cueto @isabellacueto]

This week, an expert panel released a 200-page report on long Covid. It documents the toll long Covid takes on people's bodies and lives — and offers a glimpse at how the US disability benefits might need to shift in response. Here are some key takeaways:

https://t.co/NZPSqqJSiv

[Ambar Castillo @ambaReports]

@JapneetSingh4NY Hi Japneet, I'm a local reporter looking to speak with you about some issues you've spoken out about. Could you dm me so I can message you, or email me at [email protected]? Thank you

[Ambar Castillo @ambaReports]

Our @epicenternyc story on scams targeting Dominicans made impact: @NewYorkStateAG @RepEspaillat sent a consumer warning & est. a direct channel between NYC victims & prosecutors.
Just translated en español by @Documentedny & shared on their WhatsApp grp: https://t.co/hqFnWbj4wk

[Ambar Castillo @ambaReports]

So humbled to have been a fly on the wall at meetings when the amazing (& yes, SO nice!) @bobjherman and @caseymross @statnews were developing this story — &, the same year, be in fellowship with ANOTHER of the most authentic, best ppl & finalists @PulitzerPrizes: @mslaurabliss

[Isa Cueto @isabellacueto]

Two of the nicest guys and smartest reporters — STAT's @bobjherman + @caseymross — were just named Pulitzer finalists in Investigative Reporting for their jaw-dropping series on how AI is used to deny vulnerable patients healthcare. Long live #BobRoss!!!

[Ambar Castillo @ambaReports]

Such great reporters and even greater good people! Congrats @bobjherman and @elaineywchen!!

[Rick Berke @rickberke]

Congratulations to @bobjherman @elaineywchen and the entire @statnews team for winning three top awards (and two honorable mentions) in the @SABEW "Best in Business' writing and editing competition for explanatory, health/science, and general excellence.

[Ambar Castillo @ambaReports]

@AmarisCastillo @writerjalvarez Simultaneously jelly and so happy for you, prima!! The great Julia Alvarez and great Amaris Castillo!

[Ambar Castillo @ambaReports]

My fellow fellow4eva @brittanytrang covering the health beat there's no turning back from — send her your tips and ideas on AI in health

[Brittany Trang @brittanytrang]

Job update🚨
I'm moving from the business desk @statnews to #healthtech to resume covering #AI in #healthcare.

Tips on algos gone awry? The next #Alphafold? Hiccups in AI adoption? Drama? (I will take any kind of goss!)

hmu: [email protected] or 231-818-8189 on Signal

[Ambar Castillo @ambaReports]

For my latest, on the "Asian problem gambler" stereotype, delved into the late (ethnic studies pioneer) Ron Takaki's harrowing accounts of what the first Asian migrants to the U.S. faced — and the parallels today, with expert community voices @MinKwonCenter @nyulangone @BCNCInc

[Epicenter NYC @epicenter_nyc]

A town hall on the proposed casino at Citi Field brought stereotypes to the forefront. We dug into just how deep the myth of the Asian gambler goes. https://t.co/lAjBB5JzcB

[Ambar Castillo @ambaReports]

@rainbowhousing Hi, I'm a local reporter trying to reach you about a story I'm working on about Section 8. Please follow me so I can dm you, thanks

[Epicenter NYC @epicenter_nyc]

Thanks to @MellonFdn, we will establish a community hub in Queens! It’ll be a multipurpose space for content creation, art exhibits, civic engagement, and serve as a place for dialogue across generations and immigrant communities. https://t.co/y7BEHcisho

[Ambar Castillo @ambaReports]

@epicenter_nyc has a community-centered, rat-truthtelling editorial director in @femiredwood! Beyond excited to learn from someone so invested in issues disproportionately affecting Black and LGBTQ+ communities & New Yorkers:

https://t.co/1NBhRSoVi1

[Ambar Castillo @ambaReports]

@epicenter_nyc has a community-centered, rat-truthtelling editorial director in @femiredwood! Beyond excited to learn from someone so invested in issues disproportionately affecting Black and LGBTQ+ communities & New Yorkers

[Óscar Molina V. @OscarMolinaV_]

Desayuné con Lucía, mi vecina de 70 años. Me dio café con leche, pan de ajo con salmón, uvas y jugo de naranja.

En la radio sonaba "El amor acaba", de José José, y me dijo:

"Enamórate de ti mismo".

La vida.

[Sarah Todd @SarahLizChar]

From fishbowl pumping rooms anyone can see into to crowded rooms where 5-6 women are expected to pump simultaneously, more than 100 readers reached out to @TaraBannow to share their experiences with pumping at conferences: https://t.co/ewu7DTgcI3

[S. Mitra Kalita @mitrakalita]

We’re rolling out obituaries this week. A worthy first by @ambaReports

[Epicenter NYC @epicenter_nyc]

This is the first in a series of stories remembering the life and death of New York residents who impacted their community, but may not have been recognized by traditional media.

If you know someone you'd like honored in this way, email @ambaReports at [email protected].