Jessica F. Simmons is a Reporter & Strategic Communications Producer for COURIER, covering community stories and public policies across the country. Featured in print, broadcast, and radio journalism, her work shows her passion for local storytelling and amplifying issues that matter to communities nationwide.
Jessica F. Simmons
Latest from Jessica F. Simmons
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12 Hudson Valley fall outings to put on your 2026 calendar
Plan a fall day or two around live music, food, jack o’lanterns, handmade goods, and the Hudson Valley’s most memorable seasonal traditions.
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NYC health officials report city’s first human West Nile virus case of 2026
The first confirmed human case of West Nile virus has appeared in New York City this week. Here’s what to know, the symptoms, and how to prevent contracting the virus.
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‘We aren’t just numbers’: Rep. Lawler’s constituents deliver petition and describe what Planned Parenthood means to them
A Rockland County teacher and other NY-17 patients are confronting Rep. Mike Lawler over his vote to “defund” Planned Parenthood and cut Medicaid, sharing how the clinics provide the basic care they couldn’t get anywhere else.
