Nicole Acosta Title: Staff Writer, Crime - PEOPLE Education: Mercy College Location: New York, NY Nicole Acosta has five years of experience working as writer and reporter, with a focus on crime and breaking news.She joined PEOPLE in 2022 and is currently a staff writer in the brand's crime vertical. Before joining PEOPLE, Nicole worked at Daily Voice, McCann Health, doNYC and her school newspaper, The Impact, at Mercy College. Experience Nicole Acosta has five years of experience working as a journalist and joined PEOPLE's crime team in 2022. She has also covered entertainment news and interviewed celebrities including Samuel L. Jackson, Chris Tucker, LaLa Anthony, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, as well as reality stars Serena Page and Kordell Beckham.Prior to joining PEOPLE, Nicole worked as a writer and reporter for a number of digital brands. She previously worked on staff at Daily Voice, where she covered everything from breaking news to community happenings, and McCann Health, where she served as a copywriter focusing on healthcare advertising. She also worked as an intern for doNYC, where she researched and promoted events across the five boroughs.Nicole served as the Managing Editor for The Impact, the school newspaper for Mercy College. During her two years as an intern, she was awarded four journalism awards by the New York Press Association for her original reporting on the opioid crisis in Westchester County, among many other human interest topics. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in Media Studies/Journalism from Mercy College in 2019.In 2024, Nicole appeared in the eighth season of People Magazine Investigates, which airs on Investigation Discovery (ID) and streams on Max. Education Nicole Acosta graduated with a B.S. in Media Studies/Journalism from Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, New York. About PEOPLE PEOPLE, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, delivers the most trustworthy celebrity news and captivating human interest stories, connecting you to the pulse of American culture. Since our first issue hit stands in 1974, we have been striving to tell compelling stories about the people behind the issues, as opposed to just the issues themselves. We are your everyday escape, taking you inside the lives of intriguing stars, newsmakers, up-and-comers and ordinary people doing extraordinary things. We serve and delight you by providing ideas about beauty, food and style through the lens of the people influencing the trends. And we are a force for good by telling stories of hope, optimism and kindness that drive conversation and inspire action. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.