Staff - The Big Apple Gazette

Leadership

Gonzalo Duran is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of the Big Apple Gazette. A Bronx native and former United States Marine Corps sergeant, he entered journalism through community advocacy and independent reporting focused on issues affecting veterans and local communities.

He contributed to local publications including the Bronx Chronicle and later served as a senior reporter at the Bronx Daily, covering civic forums, community events, and public policy discussions across New York City.

The Big Apple Gazette launched in May 2024 as a platform for community centered journalism across the five boroughs. In March 2026 Duran was formally named Editor-in-Chief as the publication expanded its coverage and contributor network.

Editorial Team

The Big Apple Gazette operates as a collaborative newsroom made up of journalists, photographers, writers, and multimedia contributors working together to document civic life across New York City.

Members of the editorial team participate in reporting, writing, photography, research, and field coverage throughout the five boroughs. Coverage includes community events, political developments, cultural initiatives, and stories affecting neighborhoods across the city.

Photo and Multimedia

Photographers and multimedia contributors assist in documenting interviews, events, and community programs throughout New York City. Their work provides visual reporting that complements written coverage and strengthens the Gazette’s storytelling across digital platforms.

Contributors

The Gazette regularly works with contributing writers, photographers, and community members who assist with reporting on local issues, events, and civic developments. Contributors bring perspectives from neighborhoods across the five boroughs and help expand the publication’s coverage.

Volunteers and Interns

Volunteers and interns frequently assist with research, reporting preparation, photography, and media production while gaining experience in journalism and storytelling. Their participation reflects the Gazette’s commitment to mentorship and community based reporting.

Press Credentials and Media Contact

The Big Apple Gazette operates as a nonprofit journalism publication with recognized press credentials covering civic events, community programs, and public affairs throughout New York City.

Members of the newsroom regularly report on public meetings, interviews, community initiatives, and political developments across the five boroughs.

For media inquiries, interviews, or press related matters, please visit the Contact page on this website to reach the editorial team.

Editor-in-Chief and Senior Reporter