Heather Alterisio is a senior content producer at Boston.com. She covers a diverse range of topics including climate change, arts and entertainment, and local news, while also designing newsletters and managing breaking news alerts. Her work has been featured in various publications such as The Daily News of Newburyport, The Eagle-Tribune, and Metro U.S.
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Heather's coverage primarily focuses on local crime and accidents, with a significant emphasis on breaking news and evolving stories. She is likely to be responsive to pitches related to ongoing criminal investigations, public safety concerns, or updates on accident-related incidents in the Massachusetts area.
Given her focus on local news, she may be interested in receiving information from law enforcement agencies about ongoing investigations or updates regarding public safety issues. Additionally, she might also appreciate pitches that offer human-interest angles related to crime or accidents within the Boston area.
As Heather has shown interest in entertainment news as well (25% of her articles), she might also consider pitches involving local events, community initiatives, or profiles of interesting individuals within the community.
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By: Heather Alterisio
"The potential for flooding in our area is greatest Wednesday, with a higher likelihood for training downpours."
By: Heather Alterisio
The 62-year-old man was "not feeling well and unable to walk" when officials first received a rescue call Saturday around 12:15 p.m.
By: Jack Pickell, Heather Alterisio
"Increasing confidence in a period of heavy rain and isolated to scattered instances of flash flooding," the National Weather Service said.
By: Peter Chianca, Heather Alterisio
About 50 beaches were closed around the Bay State on Thursday, according to the state's water quality dashboard.
By: Peter Chianca, Heather Alterisio
As the region prepares for heat index values in the mid- to upper-90s, about 50 beaches were closed around the Bay State Friday.
By: Heather Alterisio
"Pop-up showers/storms possible." By Heather Alterisio Less than a minute to read Send this article to your social connections.
The snake, known for now as "Tippy," was reportedly found Wednesday near Ellington Street in Dorchester.
By: Heather Alterisio
The suspect remains at large, according to police. By Heather Alterisio 1 minute to read Send this article to your social connections.
By: Heather Alterisio
The defense and prosecution made their final arguments in the triple murder trial before the jury moved into deliberations Thursday.
By: Heather Alterisio
"Widespread rain moves in this morning. Temps stuck near 70 this afternoon." By Heather Alterisio 1 minute to read
