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Skyler Gausney-Jones is an accomplished journalist known for her compelling storytelling and relentless pursuit of the truth. A New York native, she earned her BA in Writing and Rhetorical Studies from Syracuse University in 2017, where she received the Louis Wetherbee Phelps Award for Upper Division Writing. Skyler continued her academic journey at New York University, earning an MA in American Journalism in 2022.
With a career marked by a versatile skill set, Skyler has been lauded for her unique combination of wit and precision in reporting. Her experience spans feature writing, breaking news, long-form journalism, on-air broadcasts, and photojournalism. Her work has been published in renowned outlets such as Business Insider, The US Sun, Uppereastsite.com, and The Click News.
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Skyler Gausney-Jones, 26, is a second grade teacher in New York City. The end of the school mask mandate has made many students more excited and engaged, she says. But she's still cautious of potential outbreaks, and hasn't been able to ditch her mask completely.
If there is one way to warm up as New York City cools downs, it's with a glass of wine. The Brooklyn wine festival returned to New York City Saturday October 9th, after taking a year off due to the COVID-19 restrictions.
As February ends, the Upper East Side has seen a mix of exciting openings, closures and upcoming spots sure to shake up the neighborhood.
Just like any other New Yorker pulling themselves up by their bootstraps, if Flaco the owl can make it here, he can make it anywhere.
Crunch Fitness is stepping up its game for workout buffs with a stunning $2 million renovation of one of its Upper East Side outposts.
Couples young and old can elevate their date night by enjoying a romantic meal right here on the Upper East Side.
Although we'll never know who let the dogs out, hundreds of them were spotted this weekend in Fort Greene Park at Brooklyn's largest and most outrageous dog costume contest hosted by Fort Greene Park Users and Pets Society.
I taught elementary school students through the COVID-19 pandemic. This photoessay details the whirlwind of emotions that students and teachers faced when navigating a stark new reality.
Sandro Fioriti, renowned chef and owner of Upper East Side fixture Sandro's, passed away after decades of bringing smiles to hungry New Yorkers.
January has brought both fresh beginnings and bittersweet farewells to the Upper East Side as new businesses open and old favorites close.
She went from having a near-death experience, to saving the lives of others using an unexpected talent.
Netflixâs hit psychological thriller 'YOU' returned to the Upper East Side to take a stab at filming its final season
An excerpt from a longform essay that vividly describes the strained relationship between a grandma and her granddaughter brought on by the child's love of food.
The Upper East Side has a new destination for authentic focaccia, fresh pasta and strong Italian coffee brews. Dubbed 'da Adriano,' the eponymous Italian eatery located at 1198 First Avenue, between East 64th and 65th Streets, is a triple threat, says chef and owner Adriano Kercuku, serving as a cafe, focacceria and bottega, a unique concept for Lenox Hill.
Padoca Bakery's bright red 'Just Here for Taylor' cake is the sweet treat Upper East Side T-Swift fans need for their Super Bowl parties
A delightful boutique bakery has arrived on the Upper East Side. Owned and operated by women, Butterly Bakeshop is expanding beyond its flagship Brooklyn location to bring its irresistible confections to 341 East 78th Street, between First and Second Avenues.
Big city dogs experience the 'thrill of the hunt' in a controlled environment at a new Upper East Side pet activity and co-working spaceâSniff N' Seek
The sounds of live mariachi bands will soon echo from bars and restaurants on the Upper East Side, the tantalizing aroma of Mexican cuisine filling the air, signaling the start of Cinco de Mayo festivities.