I’m a music, entertainment and culture writer based in Staten Island, NYC. I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from SUNY New Paltz, and graduated from New York University with a Master of Arts in Magazine & Digital Storytelling this past December. I am currently an Editorial Assistant at Westchester Magazine in Rye, New York.

I’ve interned at The Rockaway Wave in their editorial department, and most recently at Paste Magazine as a music editorial intern. I’ve written for other publications such as Alternative Press, the Staten Island Advance and NYS Music. Through my writing and reporting, I am interested in exploring how trends and art movements affect my neighbors and the interpersonal effect that music can have on myself and others.

Got any pitches or freelance opportunities for me? Feel free to contact me at allisondempsey05@gmail.com!