Billy Wood

Journalist in the New York City area. Aspiring sports journalist . I am a graduate from Brooklyn College and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and Media Studies. I have contributed to The Brooklyn Vanguard and Brooklyn News Service. 

Home Health Care Workers and Supporters Push for Decent Wages – Brooklyn News Service

Home care workers in New York, like so many essential workers, have been a driving force throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. However, due to low wages thousands of workers have left this field for other jobs offering better pay.

In 2020, 76% of home care agencies were forced to delay or reject families who wanted to hire a home health care aide because of the worker shortage. Because of that both older and disabled New Yorkers did not get the care that they needed. As a matter of fact, 17% of hom

NYCFC Makes MLS Cup – The Brooklyn College Vanguard

The New York City Football Club (NYCFC) is going to the Major League Soccer (MLS) Cup final on Saturday, Dec. 11, for the first time in their seventh competitive season.

The road to the final was no easy feat. On Tuesday, Nov. 30, NYCFC was able to advance to the Eastern Conference final by beating the New England Revolution 5-3 on penalties after an emotional game. They took an early lead as midfielder Santiago Rodríguez scored in the third minute. The Revolution was able to equalize a few min

Red Bulls Eliminated From Playoffs – The Brooklyn College Vanguard

The New York Red Bulls journey to win the Major League Soccer (MLS) Cup for the first time came to an end on Nov. 20. They suffered a 1-0 loss to Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park.

The goal came in stoppage time during extra time. Jakob Glesnes scored in the 123rd minute to send Union to the next round of the MLS Playoffs. It was also the latest goal scored in MLS history.

Both teams were on the brink of going to penalties right before Glesnes was able to score a volley late in stoppage time.

Red Bulls Make Playoffs – The Brooklyn College Vanguard

The New York Red Bulls were able to make it to their 12th Major League Soccer (MLS) Cup playoffs. After a rollercoaster of seven months and 34 games later, they were able to achieve the playoff spot on Sunday afternoon.

They played their final game of the season away against Nashville SC at the Nissan Stadium. The Red Bulls got on the scoresheet in 38 seconds with a goal from Fábio Roberto Gomes Netto. Nashville was able to equalize with a goal from Hany Mukhtar in the 37th minute.

Both teams

Red Bulls Finally In Playoff Spot – The Brooklyn College Vanguard

The New York Red Bulls are finally in a playoff spot for the Major League Soccer (MLS) Cup with four games remaining. After a hard-fought win over Columbus Crew on Saturday evening, the Red Bulls Head Coach Gerhard Struber expressed his thoughts on the victory.

“This means a lot for the team,” he said. “I am very proud of my boys today.”

Red Bulls returned to Lower.com Field in Columbus, where they lost their last game 2-1 on Sept. 14. Despite their loss, the Red Bulls were hoping to keep up t

Red Bulls Keep Playoff Hopes Alive – The Brooklyn College Vanguard

The New York Red Bulls gained four out of a possible six points against local rivals, New York City FC. Those four points are vital for the Red Bulls as they are on a mission to make it to their 22nd Major League Soccer (MLS) playoffs within their 26 year history.

Both of the derby games took place at Yankee Stadium, NYCFC’s home stadium.

The first game took place on Wednesday, Sept. 22. NYCFC scored first in the 31st minute as Valentin Castellanos tucked the ball in on the goalkeeper’s far le
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Locals Have Hope That Myrtle Avenue Can Bounce Back

Locals Have Hope That Myrtle Avenue Can Bounce Back

RIDGEWOOD, NY- You no longer see crowded streets or children running into toy stores with excitment. Myrtle Avenue was once a one stop shop for locals. These strips of store fronts over the last few years have turned into a shell of its former shelf.

“About 65-68% of the businesses were probably shut down during the time of the pandemic,” said Theodore Renz executive director of Myrtle Avenue Business Improvement District (BID). They were abl
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Childhood Obesity in Ridgewood

RIDGEWOOD, NY- New York City became the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been over two years since the start of the pandemic and there has been a total of over 67,000 deaths in the city. Even after all of the lives lost the after effects are still being felt today especially with the youth.

In the Ridgewood area of Queens 19% of children are obese and the cases are on the rise. While this has been a concern prior to the pandemic the number of childhood obesity cases have nearly double

Billy Wood- Mini Doc

This is a video that I did while attending classes online due to the pandemic.  This is a mini-documentary on myself. It highlights my proficiencies at video editing.

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