Vera Haller
Professor
Weissman School of Arts and Sciences
Department: Journalism & Writing Profess
Areas of expertise: Journalistic reporting, multimedia reporting, local and foreign news
Email Address: vera.haller@baruch.cuny.edu
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Vera Haller is a professor of journalism at CUNY's Baruch
College in New York. She is also an active freelance journalist, covering
New York City news as well as foreign immigration stories. Among the
publications she writes for are The Los Angeles Times, The Washington
Post, The New York Times and The Thomson Reuters Foundation.
Before joining the faculty at Baruch, Haller was the editor-in-chief of
amNewYork, a daily newspaper published by the Tribune Company,
where she shaped coverage for more than 300,000 readers. Before
moving to amNewYork, she was editor of NYNewsday.com, Newsday’s
website devoted to New York City news. A founding staff member, she
helped launch the award-winning site after the terrorist attacks of Sept.
11, 2001. At NYNewsday.com, Haller practiced all aspects of online
journalism – from updating the site with breaking news to shooting and
editing video reports to producing large multimedia features.
She began her journalism career at The Associated Press, where she was
a reporter and editor in its New York bureau. During the 1990s, Haller
worked overseas, including four years as a reporter for Reuters in
Rome, where she covered stories about political corruption, the Vatican
and Italian arts and culture. While in Rome, she contributed articles to
The Washington Post on a regular basis.
Moving to Johannesburg, South Africa, in 1998, she established a
freelance career, publishing articles in USA Today, Newsweek, Forbes
International and The International Herald Tribune, among other
publications. She wrote about the AIDS crisis in southern Africa and the
transition to a post-apartheid democracy.
Education
B.S., Journalism, Boston University
Journal Articles
Haller, V., & Haller, V. (2020). Can Zoom Classes Keep Students Excited and Engaged? We Found Some Ways. The Hechinger Report,
(2010). After Baghdad, A New Life (720 words). Columbia Journalism Review,
Book Chapters
Haller, V. (2021). Proximity and Protest: Citizen Demonstrations Against Anti-Immigrant Policies in Eastern Sicily. In Gabrielsen Jumbert, M., & Pascucci, E. (Eds.), Citizen Humanitarianism at European Borders London,England. Routledge.
Presentations
Haller, V. (2013, March 7). Revising Ourselves, The Writing Program of the Future. Association of Writers and Writing Programs. Boston, MA
Haller, V. (2011, October 22). Online Community Building and Managing: What are the Legal and Editorial Concerns You Need to Know?. Media Law in the Digital Age 2011. Kennesaw, Ga.: Kennesaw State University.
Other Scholarly Works
Haller, V. (2025). In Midst of Crackdown, Immigrants in Queens Hold Hope for Stable Lives and Family Reunions.
Haller, V. (2025). War and Politics Feed Migration Route to Greece.
Haller, V. (2025). In Southern Italy, Migrants Who Died at Sea Are Buried in Cemetery of Shattered Dreams.
Haller, V. (2025). At New Jersey ICE Jail, Suffering Caused by Immigration Crackdown Is on Full View.
Haller, V. (2025). As Canada Tightens Border, Haitians in U.S. Have Few Options to Seek Refuge.
Haller, V. (2025). Dangers of Channel Crossings Are No Deterrent for Migrants in Calais.
Haller, V. (2025). Student's ICE Detention Rattles Bronx Public High School .
Haller, V. (2024). Syrians in Cyprus Live in Limbo as Government Pauses Asylum Process.
Haller, V., & Regatão, G. (2023). As Ecuador's Political Crisis Deepens, Venezuelan LGBTQ Migrants Feel the Pain.
Haller, V., & Regatão, G. (2023). Galapagos Discovery Offers Clues to Climate Impact on Deep Sea Corals.
Haller, V., & Regatão, G. (2023). New York City Struggles to Accomodate New Migrants.
Haller, V., & Regatao, G. (2022). Peru's avocado 'green gold' rush loses some shine.
Haller, V., & Regatao, G. (2022). Meet Peru's Quechuan hip-hop star.
Haller, V., & Regatao, G. (2022). Peruvian filmmaker Melina Leon boosts Peru's film industry with strong female leads.
Haller, V., Lai, S., Fisher, M., & Sadeque, S. (2021). Life and death underground: N.Y. immigrants perish in flooded basements.
Haller, V. H. (2020). Women’s March protesters in D.C. and across the country pledge it’s only the beginning.
Haller, V. (2020). New Yorkers come together to feed 1 in 4 residents without enough to.
(2019). South Bronx United Brings Soccer, Study and Legal Help to Undocumented Teens.
Haller, V. (2018). As U.S. hardens its borders, Canada debates whether to do the same or stand up to Trump.
Haller, V. C. (2018). Activists around the globe flood streets for another Women's March.
Haller, V. C. (2018). Bill Cosby faces his retrial in the #MeToo era.
(2018). A Tragic Fire in the Bronx Brings Together an Immigrant Community.
Haller, V. (2017). Cape Town settlement dares to hope for water and light after landmark ruling.
Haller, V. (2017). In Italy, "guardians" help refugees settle in their new home.
Haller, V. (2017). U.S., Mexico and Canada Announce Joint World Cup Bid.
Wakin, M. A. (2017). At Italian border, refugees make desperate bids to reach France.
Haller, V. (2017). One killed, 22 injured when car plows into pedestrians in New York's Times Square.
Haller, V. (2017). Volunteering by asylum seekers in Italy praised and panned.
Haller, V. (2017). Italy struggles with influx of migrants trying to find their way.
Haller, V. (2017). Boston protesters gather peacefully a week after Charlottesville Violence.
Haller, V. (2017). Child playing with stove started New York City's deadliest fire in 25 years.
Haller, V. (2016). William Bratton, stepping down as New York police commissioner, says, 'I wish I had more time'.
Haller, V. (2016). The Stonewall Inn, the birthplace of LGBT movement, becomes a national monument.
Haller, V. (2016). Forest Hills, Queens: City Life in a Suburban Setting.
Haller, V. (2016). After years of bad behavior, the costumed characters of New York's Times Square no longer roam free.
Haller, V. (2016). East Coast mob sweep is straight out of a Scorsese movie.
Haller, V. (2016). Near ground zero, a memorial for 9/11 ... with Guinness on tap.
Haller, V. (2016). With prayers, tears and the ringing of bells, the nation pauses to remember Sept. 11.
Haller, V. (2016). Suspected terrorist attacks in New York, New Jersey and Minnesota stir political debate.
Haller, V. (2016). Suspect in New York-area bombings had traveled to Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Haller, V. (2016). Parkchester, the Bronx, Working as Planned.
Haller, V. (2016). Thousands Protest Trump in New York.
Haller, V. (2016). Accident or Recklessness? NYPD Officer's Trial Opens With Two Versions of Killing.
Haller, V. (2016). Ridgewood, Queens, an Affordable Alternative.
Haller, V. (2016). A hangar at JFK became the tomb of 9/11. Now nearly empty, its job is done.
Haller, V. (2016). Belmont, Bronx: Home to immigrants and students.
Haller, V. (2016). At U.N., 175 nations sign landmark accord on global warming.
Haller, V. (2016). World Trade Center transit hub, over budget, past schedule -- and odd looking, some say.
Haller, V. (2015). In upstate New York, locals weary as manhunt continues for prison escapee.
Haller, V. (2015). Ticker-tape parade for women's soccer champs part of grand tradition.
Haller, V. (2015). Eric Garner's mother on $5.9-million settlement: 'Don't congratulate us'.
Haller, V. (2015). New Yorkers gather for anniversary of Eric Garner's death.
Haller, V. (2015). Mothers stand united at Eric Garner rally: 'This club is full. It's closed.'.
Haller, V. (2015). Demonstrators echo Eric Garner's 'I can't breathe' cry again, a year after his death.
Haller, V. (2015). South Bronx Legionnaires' disease outbreak: Contaminated cooling towers found.
Haller, V. (2015). South Bronx Legionnaires' disease death toll rises to seven.
Haller, V. (2015). A violinist's beloved Stradivarius is returned to his family 35 years after it was stolen.
Haller, V. (2015). Residents of low-income South Bronx want reassurance amid Legionnaire's disease crisis.
Haller, V. (2015). Cathedrals on Pope Francis' itinerary reflect American immigration and diversity.
Haller, V. (2015). Pope Francis blesses crowd along New York's Fifth Avenue.
Haller, V. (2015). In Queens' 'Little Argentina,' dreams of a surprise visit by Pope Francis.
Haller, V. (2015). Woodhaven, Queens: Subway Stops and Hiking Trails.
Haller, V. (2015). Rego Park, Queens: Finding Value in a Melting Pot.
Haller, V. (2015). World Cup champs hailed in first ticker-tape parade for all-female sports team.
Haller, V. (2015). Two Arrested in Shooting of New York Police Officers (700 words).
Haller, V. (2015). Northeast Prepares for Crippling and Potentially Historic Blizzard (1,000 words).
Haller, V. (2015). Feared Snowstorm Fizzles in New York, Clobbers New England (1,200 words).
Haller, V. (2015). 1 World Trade Center: A high-tech ride symbolizing New York's resilience.
Haller, V. (2015). Etan Patz jury deliberates fate of New Jersey man accused of murder (500 words).
Haller, V. (2015). Hillary Clinton bases campaign headquarters in Brooklyn neighborhood (1,200 words).
Haller, V. (2015). Sunnyside, Queens, 'Mayberry' Near Midtown (1,500 words).
Haller, V. (2015). St. Patrick's Day Parade in New York includes gay group, but protests persist (700 words).
Haller, V. (2015). Hillary Clinton tries to end controversy over private email account (1,200 words).
Haller, V. (2015). Train engineer pulled emergency brake when he saw SUV on tracks (900 words).
Haller, V. (2015). New York mayor dogged by police anger, and a fumbled groundhog (1,200 words).
Haller, V. (2015). New York crackdown on hookah bars generates some blowback (1,000 words).
Haller, V. (2015). Corona, Queens, Affordable with Latin Flavor (1,500 words).
Haller, V. (2014). Briarwood, Queens, A Quiet Refuge Bounded By Traffic (1,500 words).
Haller, V. (2014). Downtown Flushing, Where Asian Cultures Thrive (1,500 words).
Haller, V. (2014). Woodside, An Affordable, Convenient Triangle (1,500 words).
Haller, V. (2014). Westerleigh, S.I., Built on Temperance (1,500 words).
Haller, V. (2013). Westchester Square, Bronx, Stay Awhile (1,500 words).
Haller, V. (2013). Sculpture Show Injects Whimsy into Lower Manhattan (715 words).
Haller, V. (2013). Spuyten Duyvil, the Bronx, Defined by the Views (1,500 words).
Haller, V. (2013). On Race and Racing: The Black Lawn Jockey as Performance Art (700 words).
Haller, V. (2013). In Bushwick, Artists Try to Rewrite Gentrification's Usual Story (1,200 words).
Haller, V. (2013). Belle Harbor, Queens: The Good, the Bad and the Beach (1,500 words).
Haller, V. (2013). Because the Doorman Doesn't Iron (1.300 words).
Haller, V. (2013). Queens: The New Frontier for Brooklyn Blogger (1.200 words).
Haller, V. (2013). In Bushwick, Art and Industry Make Friends (1.200 words).
Haller, V. (2013). Queens Village: A Picket Fence Experience (1,500 words).
Haller, V. (2013). Floral Park: Urban in Name (and Taxes) Only (1,500 words).
Haller, V. (2013). Assets Many, Listings Few (1,500 words).
Haller, V. (2013). Brooklyn Museum Tests a Democratic Model (1,169 words).
Haller, V. (2013). Post-Sandy, Artists Find Slow Road Back To Creativity (1,011 words).
Haller, V. (2013). Indo-Caribbean Content, Victorian Style (1,500 words).
Haller, V. (2012). Shortened February Break Met With Dismay and Resignation (819 words).
Haller, V. (2012). With New Exhibit, Subway Artist Takes Stock of His Success (630 words).
Haller, V. (2012). On Oil Rigs and Art (440 words).
Haller, V. (2012). Low Key Collection Offers Rich View Of Hudson River School (800 words).
Haller, V. (2012). A Snip and a Snap (400 words).
Haller, V. (2012). Artists Find Inspiration in Governors Island's Past (835 words).
Haller, V. (2012). Behind the Scene of Public Artworks (1,160 words).
Haller, V. (2012). Artist Seeks to Bring his 'Dance of Cranes' to New York (890 words).
Haller, V. (2012). Close to the City, But With a Life of Its Own (1,470 words).
Haller, V. (2012). Two Mothers Say They Crave More School Contact (blog post, 913 words).
Haller, V. (2012). Documentary Puts Brooklyn School in the Spotlight (blog post, 714 words).
Haller, V. (2012). Three Shelter Buildings to Remain Open (blog post, 587 words).
Haller, V. (2012). Photos: Post-Hurricane Scenes from the Schools, blog post.
Haller, V. (2012). No Nonsense, on Prices and Parking (1,500 words).
Haller, V. (2012). Helping Children Move Past Trauma of Sandy (blog post, 541 words).
Haller, V. (2011). For Shakespeare Company, All New York's a Stage (570 words).
Haller, V. (2011). On 9/11, Museums and Memories (890 words).
Haller, V. (2011). Generations Intersect at Wall Street Protest (540 words).
Haller, V. (2011). European Real Estate: Assessing Rewards, Risks for US Dollar-based Institutions (1,50 words). (236), 48-50.
Haller, V. (2011). A New Vision for Queens Theatre (880 words).
Haller, V. (2011). Evicted from 106 Rivington.
Haller, V. (2011). Arts Thrive in Bushwick (500 words).
Haller, V. (2011). Behind the Beekeeping Buzz (1,030 words).
Haller, V. (2010). Voices of Freelance Musicians.
Haller, V. (2010). Seeking a Greener Life after Wall Street (1,640 words).
Haller, V. (2010). Early Steps, and Bumps, on the Road to a Greener City Economy (1,500 words).
Haller, V., & Rupani-Smith, S. (2009). The Next Movement.
Haller, V., Bloom, J., & Wakin, D. J. (2009). Musical Time Machine.
Haller, V. (2009). Addio Amato Opera.
Haller, V. (2009). Music for the Soul.
Haller, V., Evanchik, M., & Wakin, D. J. (2008). A Company Is (Almost) Born.
Haller, V., & Piepenburg, E. (2008). Spoleto Festival U.S.A.: Damon Albarn.
Haller, V. (2008). Spoleto Festival U.S.A.: Monkeys and Others.
Haller, V. (2008). Italian Politics.
Haller, V. (2008). Pakistan: A View from New York.
Haller, V. (2008). Spoleto Festival U.S.A.: Cast Parties.
Haller, V. (2008). Human Rights in Zimbabwe.
Haller, V., Evanchik, M., & Rupani-Smith, S. (2008). LBJ's Fateful Day.
Haller, V. (2004). Finding Beauty in the Subway (920 words).
Haller, V. (2003). Optimism Returning to Chinatown (900 words).
Haller, V. (2001). Gray-Flannel Suit with Helmet: Bike Path Is a Hit With Commuters (320 words).
Haller, V. (2001). Stunned & Scared: In wake of a partner's suicide, the survivor wrestles with anger, guilt and unanswerable questions (1,200 words).
Haller, V. (1999). In Society, in Business, Doors are Opening (500 words).
Haller, V. (1999). ANC Appears Headed to Victory in South Africa (360 words).
Haller, V. (1999). Post-Apartheid S. Africa: Slow Road to Progress (1,100 words).
Haller, V. (1999). Anti-Apartheid Figure Gets 6 Years for Theft (320 words).
Haller, V. (1999). Light Is Dim at End of Gold Shaft (700 words).
Haller, V. (1999). U.S. Trio Facing Zimbabwe Weapons Charges (760 words).
Haller, V. (1999). Mixed Views on the Emptying of Downtown Johannesburg.
Haller, V. (1998). A Special Vintage for S. African Wine: Black Producers’ First Bottlings Mark a ‘New Beginning' (970 words).
Haller, V. (1998). Rugby Changes Along with South Africa; Mostly White Sport’s First Black President Aims to Reflect Country’s Racial Mix (920 words).
Haller, V. (1998). Scores Die In Lesotho Fighting; S. African Troops Meet Strong Rebel Resistance in Enclave.
Haller, V. (1998). Catholics Told to Improve Mass Attendance.
Haller, V. (1998). A New Ancient Rome, Reproduction of 'Eternal City' Planned in Italy (1,000 words).
Haller, V. (1998). Modern Marketing Embraces Iceman (900 words).
Haller, V. (1998). Italian Opposition Leader Found Guilty of Bribery.
Haller, V. (1997). From a Venetian Belfry, a Ringing Appeal for Regional Autonomy (2,000 words).
Haller, V. (1997). Italian Trial Could Stall Formula One Racing (800 words).
Haller, V. Globalization and the avocado. 2022.
In Progress.Research Currently in Progess
Haller, V.(n.d.). Community Reporting. In Progress.
Continuing coverage of metropolitan area communities and neighborhood profiles for The Los Angeles Times and The Washington Post.
Haller, V.(n.d.). Immigration reporting. In Progress.
Currently developing a long-term reporting project, hopefully developing into a book. One of the ideas that I am researching is profiling communities in the U.S. and Europe that have welcomed new immigrants and studying how such open policy has affected the local economy and integration of refugees and migrants.
| Title | Funding Agency Sponsor | Start Date | End Date | Awarded Date | Total Funding | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department Chair Research Account Year 2 - Vera Haller | PSC CUNY | 09/01/2021 | 08/31/2023 | 09/01/2021 | 3000 | Completed |
| Green Gold: How the Avocado is Transforming Kenya's Economy (an international reporting project) | PSC CUNY 52 | 07/01/2021 | 06/30/2023 | 04/15/2021 | 4100 | Completed |
| Bridging new and traditional media | PSC-CUNY 39 | 07/01/2008 | 12/31/2009 | 3375 | Completed | |
| Department Chair Research Account Year 4 Vera Haller | PSC CUNY | 09/01/2023 | 08/31/2025 | 08/31/2023 | 3000 | Funded - In Progress |
| Department Chair Research Account Year 3 - Vera Haller | PSC CUNY | 09/01/2022 | 08/31/2024 | 09/01/2022 | 3000 | Funded - In Progress |
| Honor / Award | Organization Sponsor | Date Received | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Page Award | New York Newswomen's Club | 2005 | Honored for production of a Web feature on the 100th anniversary of the New York City subway system. |
| New York Press Club Award | New York Press Club | 2003 | Newsday's website was honored for its staff coverage of the World Trade Center memorial site competition, which I oversaw. |
| EPpy | Editor & Publisher | 2003 | Newsday's website was named the best overall newspaper site in its audience category. |
College
| Committee Name | Position Role | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department Chair | department chair | Present | |
| Executive Committee | Committee Member | Present | |
| P&B | Committee Member | 6/30/2021 | |
| Weissman Undergraduate Curriculum Committee | Committee Member | 12/31/2015 | |
| Curriculum | Committee Member | 5/31/2015 | |
| Studio H Committee | Committee Member | 9/30/2010 | |
| Online and Hybrid Education | Committee Member | 5/31/2010 |
Professional
| Organization | Position Role | Organization State | Organization Country | Start Date | End Date | Audience |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Press Club | Judge for club's 2013 Journalism Awards | New York | United States | 4/1/2013 | 5/31/2013 | |
| Crazybizy.com | co-editor and founder | New York | United States | 11/1/2011 | 12/31/2012 | Local |
| New York Press Club | Judge for club's 2012 Journalism Awards | 3/1/2012 | 4/30/2012 | |||
| East 20s Eats | Editor of start-up website | New York | United States | 3/1/2011 | 3/1/2012 | Local |
| Ippies Journalism Award/New York Community Media Alliance | one of three professional judges | New York | United States | 1/1/2011 | 3/31/2011 | |
| Poynter Institute | Attendee, Meeting | FLA | United States | 7/28/2008 | 8/1/2008 |