Alexandra Simon
Expertise
Hyperlocal And International News, Caribbean-American Affairs, Human Interest, True Crime
- Alexandra used to cover breaking local and international news for New York City's largest Caribbean American weekly newspaper, Caribbean Life.
- Previously, she covered a wide-range of issues and subjects specific to Caribbean-American and Black American communities.
- She's also written inspirational profiles and human interest stories and contributed to Miss Millennia Magazine.
Experience
Alexandra has been an active writer since 2011. She's mostly worked as a reporter in the past, covering local news and crime for her college project NYCityWatch, worked in digital and social media at Miss Millennia Magazine, and wrote hyperlocal news for two weekly newspapers in New York City: Brooklyn Paper and Caribbean Life. She's written a wide range of different stories, and enjoys researching and learning about new topics.
Education
Alexandra has a bachelor's in journalism.
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Stories By Alexandra Simon
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Convicted killer Robert Durst's lifelong sentence came to an end on January 10. The multimillionaire has died, leaving behind a hefty legacy of funds.
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Legendary rap artist Big Daddy Kane is often referenced as one of the pioneers of hip-hop music. Many other rappers even credit him as their influence.
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Nat King Cole's star rose from his days as pianist in a jazz trio to the heights of success as a solo recording artist. Tragically, Cole died far too soon.
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It's expected that people in the entertainment industry will have close friendships. Such as the one between legendary singers Tony Bennett and Sammy Davis Jr.
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As the 2022 Winter Olympics approach, fans of the tournament can expect to see a couple of sports making their debut. One will be mixed team ski jumping.
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Laws are supposed to serve a purpose, but there are many that ostensibly serve none or seem unnecessary. Wyoming certainly falls into this category.
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It's not at all unusual for a performing artist to change their birth name to something more memorable. Tupac's mother changed his name when he was a baby.
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It's not at all unusual for sports to utilize an emblem -- a mascot, whether it's a team or the Olympic Games. The mascot for the 2022 Olympics is ready.
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Television host Regis Philbin died at the age of 88 in 2020. He was the co-host of "Live with Regis and Kelly" and host of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire."
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Animal lover Betty White once had her own talk show that centered around animal education. Here is the untold truth of Betty White's The Pet Set.
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As one of the most recognized American singer-songwriters, James Taylor is in a league of his own. He was married a few times, but does he have any kids?
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On March 31, 1995, Selena met up with the founder and president of her fan club, Yolanda Saldívar. The meeting took place at a Days Inn in Corpus Christi.
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Kenny Rogers was an extraordinarily successful singer, starting in rock and ending as a country superstar. His death in 2020 was not entirely unexpected.
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The Arizona Diamondbacks, commonly called the D-backs, have been a Major League Baseball team for well over two decades. The team calls Phoenix its home.
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In the late '90s, a young skater named Apolo Ohno was making waves in the popular sport of speed skating. At his last Olympic appearance, Ohno won three medals.
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The Orioles are a Major League Baseball team based out of Baltimore, Maryland. Like a lot of sports teams, it didn't start nor originate out of that city.
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The Clintons are an American political family. They entered the famous stage to most people in the '90s, when Bill Clinton ran and became the 42nd president.
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Famed actress Jane Fonda has a very storied Hollywood career. When she isn't making headlines for her on-screen talents, she can be a controversial figure.
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Despite a 25-year gap between them — Lauren Bacall was 20 and Humphrey Bogart, 45 — the two had a very strong connection. They would have two children together.
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"LA Ink," headed by well-known tattoo artist Kat Von D, ran for four seasons. Von D's friend, artist Amber "Pixie" Acia, ran the shop during Season 1.
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Anybody who drives knows there's important meaning behind the color of traffic signal lights. What about the colors of homeowners' porch lights?
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Hollywood has a history filled with vibrant, talented individuals behind and in front of the camera. It's also a business, and it involves contracts.
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Every year, during the first few minutes or so of the New Year, the song "Auld Lang Syne" is traditionally sung in a lot of countries. Here's the history.
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Like many show business families, the famous Jacksons had many members in the spotlight, but also some who weren't as prominent. The family has grown.
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Pop Smoke was on the rise and a leading artist of the New York drill music scene. Sadly, his short run in the music industry came to an end in February 2020.
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On August 7, 1972, a 16-year-old teenager named Jeannette DePalma went missing. The mystery of her disappearance would turn gruesome just a few weeks later.
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As the daughter of a famous and well-known legendary singer, Natalie Cole was bound to follow in the footsteps of her father. She died in 2015 at the age of 65.