Christopher Barca Email & Phone Number

New York, NY, US

Queens, New York, United States

As the Director of Communications, I am charged with advancing Borough President Richards’ vision through the development and execution of effective external outreach strategies, managing relationships with members of the news media, including Queens’ expansive array of ethnic media, and building public confidence in the Office of the Queens Borough.

Queens, New York

Day-to-day responsibilities include crafting office messaging through the production of press materials in coordination with various policy directors, managing the BP's website and social channels, hosting press events, handling media queries and serving as the office's photographer.-During the COVID-19 pandemic under Borough President Sharon Lee, I led.

Queens, New York

I covered all aspects of nine different diverse Queens neighborhoods, writing about local government, politics, crime, sports, human interest stories and more. I also served as the paper's sports editor, covering the St. John's University men's basketball team and other area high school and professional sporting events. In my time at the Chronicle, I've.

New York, New York

I've covered high school and college basketball on a freelance basis over the last two years, writing about everything from recruiting to championship games. Like with all other aspects of life, there are intricate stories behind every blocked shot or three pointer. Some of my stories include from a St. John's player fearing for his family's safety after.

New Fairfield, Connecticut

I was responsible for writing general assignment stories as well as features. I have interviewed New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi, World War II veterans as well as local land proprietors and charity leaders.

Queens, New York

I spent many afternoons covering high school sporting events, ranging from baseball and basketball to volleyball and track.

I cover high school sporting events throughout western Connecticut as well as the Danbury Whalers and the Western Connecticut Militia, local professional hockey team and football team respectively.

I covered the high school sports beat, covering any and all sports throughout the five boroughs. I covered high school state championships at Madison Square Garden and Yankee Stadium, as well as the week-long state high school basketball championship in Albany, New York.

I was responsible for covering the high school sports and the youth summer sports beat during the summer of 2011.