Email: joanna.prisco@patch.com

Hometown: LaGrangeville, N.Y.

Birthday: April 12

Bio: Joanna graduated from Emerson with a M.S. in Journalism in 2003. Before coming to Carroll Gardens Patch, she worked as a freelance writer for various outlets. Previous to that, she was senior editor at PARADE magazine.

Your Beliefs

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Politics 
How would you describe your political beliefs?

Liberal.

Are you registered with a certain party? 

I am a registered Independent.

Religion
How religious would you consider yourself?

Practicing. 

Local Hot-Button Issues
What do you think are the most important issues facing the community?

The over-crowding of district schools, residential development projects, bike safety, the Gowanus cleanup, crime, gentrification and preserving the neighborhood's unique history.