Ambar Castillo

richmond hill, new york, united states

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Meet the Sunnyside artist using live illustration to transform NYC workplaces

In our AI-infused world, it seems as if every meeting comes with a transcript, a lengthy torrent of words that all too often is a chronicle of boredom and misunderstanding. A Sunnyside neighbor who used to work in tech is now helping to spare companies an... See more

epicenter-nyc.com•Ambar Castillo•Jan 13, 2026

What New Yorkers should know about the new childhood vaccination recommendations

On Monday, the federal government issued new vaccine recommendations that cut the number of shots recommended for all children from 17 to 11. Pediatric infectious disease experts warn the changes could put infants and toddlers at greater risk and may affe... See more

epicenter-nyc.com•Ambar Castillo•Jan 8, 2026

The parent-built AI tutor helping kids with dyslexia and ADHD

A year ago, on a winter day like this, Arlyn Gajilan’s 11-year-old son, Tobey, came home from school in low spirits. “Everyone keeps telling me I’m smart, but I’m just so slow,” he said. “It crushes you as a parent,” Gajilan said. A veteran journalist, sh... See more

epicenter-nyc.com•Ambar Castillo•Jan 6, 2026

The call of "¡Oh capitán!" at New York's last Spanish-language bookstore

Ramón Caraballo, an immigrant from Cuba, got his start in the business of books selling works by Gabriel García Márquez and other Hispanic greats on the streets beneath the 7 train tracks at 82nd Street. He saved enough to open a Spanish-language bookstor... See more

epicenter-nyc.com•Ambar Castillo•Dec 22, 2025

Rent a brand-new apartment near Citi Field starting at $486

If you’re looking for a new, below-market apartment to rent in Queens, a long-awaited affordable housing lottery just opened for 126-43 39th Ave. in Willets Point. Applications will be accepted through Feb. 25. The 880 apartments up for grabs are part of ... See more

epicenter-nyc.com•Ambar Castillo•Dec 18, 2025

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Journalism, Spanish Language at Craig Newmark Graduate School Of Journalism At CunyGraduated: 2020

Master Of Science, Special Education at The City University Of New YorkGraduated: 2013

Bachelors, Journalism, Latin American Studies at Boston UniversityGraduated: 2010

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Meet the Sunnyside artist using live illustration to transform NYC workplaces

What New Yorkers should know about the new childhood vaccination recommendations

The parent-built AI tutor helping kids with dyslexia and ADHD

The call of "¡Oh capitán!" at New York's last Spanish-language bookstore

Rent a brand-new apartment near Citi Field starting at $486

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Meet the Sunnyside artist using live illustration to transform NYC workplaces

What New Yorkers should know about the new childhood vaccination recommendations

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The call of "¡Oh capitán!" at New York's last Spanish-language bookstore

Rent a brand-new apartment near Citi Field starting at $486

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