Julie Schwietert Collazo

San Juan

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Co-Founder and Director at Immigrant Families Together

Co-founder/director: @immfamtogether. Co-author: @harperonebooks memoir, The Book of Rosy. Co-founder: @cocina_abierta_lic. Other projects gestating.

Articles

Balalar, Mexico: a first-time guide

1 month ago | lonelyplanet.com | Julie Schwietert Collazo

One of the southernmost cities of the Riviera Maya, Bacalar is a made-for-Instagram destination that remains (somewhat) under the radar – especially compared to its popular neighbor Tulum. Yet Bacalar, whose name in Mayan means “city where the sky was born” or “place surrounded by reeds,” is catching on fast.
Spanglish Risas - palabra.

Jun 22, 2024 | palabranahj.org | Jordan Coll |Julie Schwietert Collazo

“Don’t paste one,” Venezuelan comedian Angelo Colina often quips, a literal but not direct English iteration of the Spanish phrase “o sea, no pego una.” While that phrase may get lost in translation to an English speaking audience, Colina has been continuously gaining a following in both languages as he performs shows across the United States.
Fall Foliage Drives in New York State

May 21, 2024 | moon.com | Julie Schwietert Collazo |Amara Garibyan

Late September to late October, the Catskills and Adirondacks are ablaze with flame-colored leaves, making these regions the obvious destinations to visit. But many other areas of the state offer leaf-peeping opportunities too, and some of the best itineraries for optimal leaf-viewing are below. What really sets New York State’s leaf-peeping apart is the fact that you’re not limited to road trips through these regions.
2-Week Best of New York State Itinerary

May 21, 2024 | moon.com | Julie Schwietert Collazo

Visit New York City for its cultural, historical, and commercial attractions. Travel to upstate New York for the outdoors—forests, mountains, rivers, and lakes—as well as historic sites and picturesque villages. Combine them to get the best of two very different worlds. You could easily spend a month exploring this large, diverse state. With less time, you can combine a few days in New York City with another region: Long Island, the Hudson Valley, the Catskills, or the Adirondacks.
New York State’s Best Parks and Outdoor Spaces

May 21, 2024 | moon.com | Julie Schwietert Collazo

The Adirondacks, Catskills, and Finger Lakes are particularly well known for their wild places, but every region of the state offers something special. We’ve rounded up the best of New York state parks and nature preserves for an outdoor adventure. Nearest to New York City, find 5,000-acre Bear Mountain State Park and 46,000-acre Harriman State Park. Both offer excellent hiking.
Underground Railroad Sites in New York State

May 20, 2024 | moon.com | Julie Schwietert Collazo

Like most New Yorkers, Julie Schwietert Collazo took a long time to discover the state beyond “the city so nice they named it twice.” When she finally started exploring beyond the five boroughs while on assignment for the BBC, she discovered just how much of America’s history can be traced back to New York. She also realized how incredibly diverse the state is, both culturally and geographically.
Show Us Your Papers — palabra.

Feb 10, 2024 | palabranahj.org | Yesica Balderrama |Julie Schwietert Collazo |Ricardo Sandoval-Palos

DHS is encouraging U.S. residents to apply for the REAL ID. Identification documents that do not meet DHS requirements will not be accepted for , such as boarding an airplane or entering federal facilities, which are buildings, areas, and aircraft leased to the government. Also are military bases, nuclear power plants, and federal courts. Airport security will continue to accept passports as a valid form of identification, but public notices do not indicate valid alternatives to REAL ID.
School Policing: The Blurred Lines of Safety — palabra.

Oct 21, 2023 | palabranahj.org | Aitana Vargas |Zaydee Sanchez |Julie Schwietert Collazo

“It’s a beautiful document. It’s words on paper. Has it actually all been implemented? Is it still community-driven? No, I mean, it has not been,” she explains. McSwain notes that the gap between vision and implementation isn’t due to a failing of BOP.
Students Need Safety to Learn — palabra.

Oct 21, 2023 | palabranahj.org | Katherine Lewis |Julie Schwietert Collazo

Editor’s note: This story is part of the “Safe to Learn” ongoing investigative series, exploring how communities define safety for their children and what those children need in order to develop their full potential in and out of the classroom. Haga clic aquí para leer el reportaje en español. Conversations about school safety often focus on physical safety and violence prevention.
Los Estudiantes Necesitan Seguridad para Poder Aprender — palabra.

Oct 21, 2023 | palabranahj.org | Reportaje De |Katherine Lewis |Julie Schwietert Collazo |Patricia Guadalupe

Nota editorial: Este reportaje es parte de la serie de investigación en curso “Seguridad más allá de las aulas”, que explora cómo las comunidades determinan la seguridad de sus hijos y qué necesitan esos niños para desarrollar todo su potencial dentro y fuera del salón de clases. Click here to read this story in English. Los intercambios sobre seguridad escolar a menudo se centran en la seguridad física y la prevención de la violencia.

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