Heather Alterisio is a content producer for Boston.com, with a focus on local news in Massachusetts, particularly in the Boston area. With a background in journalism, Heather covers a wide range of topics including crime, accidents, power outages, and human interest stories.
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Boston, Massachusetts, United States (Local)
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
A federal jury convicted Xiaolei Wu, a 26-year-old citizen of the People's Republic of China, in January on charges of cyberstalking and interstate transmissions of threatening communication.
By: Heather Alterisio
"If you know this family, you know that they have been such a special, loving part of their small Georgetown, MA community for the last 28 years," organizers behind the GoFundMe wrote.
By: Heather Alterisio
"They were funny, kind, intelligent, and they were brave," Kahan wrote on Instagram. "I left feeling so moved by the kindness of the staff, the patients, and the families at the Jimmy Fund."
By: Heather Alterisio
The 37-year-old suspect allegedly took methamphetamine before taking police on a high-speed chase through multiple North Shore communities.
Easton police received a report Wednesday that a resident discovered potential human remains in a brook near their property on Summer Street.
By: Heather Alterisio
A number of the acts will make stops in Massachusetts this year including Tim McGraw, Gunna, Hootie & the Blowfish, Missy Elliott, Blink-182, P!NK, and Avril Lavigne.
By: Heather Alterisio
The 28-year-old Milford man faces multiple charges, including assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and driving without a license.
By: Heather Alterisio
When police pulled over the vehicle, they said they noticed two children in the backseat, ages 1 and 4, who were not buckled or secured with any type of child restraints.
By: Heather Alterisio
The incident was reportedly one of two 'Storrowings' on Friday. By Heather Alterisio
Authorities believe the vehicle pulled into the parking lot of T.J. Maxx on Harvard Avenue in Brookline on Wednesday around 3:30 p.m.
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