Miranda Levingston

Brooklyn Journalist

ABOUT

Miranda holds a Bachelor’s degree in Individualized Study from New York University’s Gallatin program and is passionate about covering the changemakers in her borough.

She is currently the managing editor at the BK Reader. Her previous work includes writing for VICE News, the Jerusalem Post, the Bushwick Daily, UP Magazine and the Washington Square News. She has also taught kindergarten, first grade and created an after-school community service program for K-12 students.

Miranda grew up in Manhattan and Philadelphia and is now based in Brooklyn. She loves poetry, taking her dog to Fort Greene Park and playing the flute.

Pronouns are she/her and she was born in 1996.

AWARDS

Tisch Students Encounter Racial Insensitivity in Drama Program Best Article of the Year 2018
New York University

Exclusive: How Parkland created a rush to arm teachers and school staff across the country. Front Page Award for In-Depth Reporting, The Newswomen’s Club of New York 2019

WRITING:

‘It’s Politics, It’s Money’: Landmarks Commission Fails Neighbors Fighting to Preserve Bed-Stuy History
BK Reader, July 2022

The government shutdown happened. Here’s what it means. VICE News, December 2018

Here’s What Happens at the Nightly Anti-Racist Gathering in McCarren Park BK Reader, November 2020

GET IN TOUCH

Miranda is always available for pitches and side collaborations in New York City. If you want to chat, send a tip or anything else, don’t hesitate in reaching out.