Christopher Barca Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

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 President’s ability to effectuate positive change in communities across the 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 the communications department — working closely with office policy directors to develop, launch and communicate various… Show more 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 the communications department — working closely with office policy directors to develop, launch and communicate various pandemic-related initiatives and partnerships including virtual job fairs, food and PPE distributions, a drive-in movie series, 2020 Census outreach events and much more.-Produce talking points and briefings for all of the BP's engagements, crafted weekly e-newsletters, bi-monthly mailers and invitations for upcoming office events using InDesign and Photoshop. -Penned both Borough President Melinda Katz’s final State of the Borough address in 2019 and Borough President Donovan Richards' first State of the Borough address in 2021, while helping oversee the production of visuals for both speeches. Show less

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 covered the 2015 World Series, the Belmont Stakes, the U.S. Open, two Big East Tournaments and countless other sporting… Show more 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 covered the 2015 World Series, the Belmont Stakes, the U.S. Open, two Big East Tournaments and countless other sporting events.I've received numerous awards for my work from the New York Press Association, including the 2016 Sports Writer of the Year.Not only did I write my stories and headlines, I also laid out the "Mid," "Central" and "West" Queens editions of the newspapers, edit stories written by freelancers, take my own photographs and manage the newspaper's social media accounts. Show less

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 the 2015 Paris terror attacks to Ben Simmons, a future top pick in the NBA Draft, winning the high school national title. Through SNY,… Show more 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 the 2015 Paris terror attacks to Ben Simmons, a future top pick in the NBA Draft, winning the high school national title. Through SNY, I also covered the first two rounds of the 2016 NCAA Tournament, gaining critical experience in the field of national sports reporting. Show less

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.