Spring Creek Sun Newspaper

Founded in 1974, the Spring Creek Sun has been a trusted source of hyperlocal news and community storytelling for residents of Starrett City and the surrounding neighborhoods for over 40 years. From covering neighborhood events, educational initiatives, and community resources to spotlighting local art, entertainment, parades, and cultural celebrations, the Sun delivers reporting that not only reflects life within the community but also informs residents about the wider local happenings that impact them.
By highlighting the achievements and voices of local residents while reporting on news that extends beyond the immediate neighborhood, the Spring Creek Sun remains committed to informing, uplifting, and connecting its readership. Today, the paper proudly continues its legacy, now powered by The Opportunity Hub, strengthening its mission to amplify local voices, foster community engagement, and keep residents connected to both their community and the city around them.

Snapshots of Community & Culture

A woman with three children posing in front of a large 2023 sign outdoors.
Three women smiling with 2023 party hats behind a barricade at a festive event.
A colorful wall covered with numerous sticky notes in various colors.
Person unlocking a large metallic puzzle box with a purple sign above.
Group photo in a festive setting.
Group wearing festive holiday sweaters, posing joyfully.
Happy couple hugging in a decorated room.
Man painting gingerbread figures on glass.
Person gardening in colorful raised bed.
Community garden with colorful raised beds.
Two women smiling in festive sweaters.
Smiling people celebrating Christmas with decorations.
Person in Day of the Dead costume.
Marching band playing brass instruments outdoors.
Child smiling, wearing colorful paper crown.
Children enjoying a meal at daycare table.
Group of people posing in a room.
Three people smiling at a social event.
Two girls smiling with bunny ears and bow ties sitting indoors.
Martial arts class with instructor demonstrating moves to children in a gym.
Two models walk the runway in stylish, edgy outfits with floral runway decor.
A smiling woman with glasses and a hat taking a selfie outdoors.
Man with glasses and beard wearing a sweater in a black-and-white photo.

Amanda Moses

EDITOR, SPRING CREEK SUN

Amanda Moses is the Editor of the Spring Creek Sun, a hyperlocal newspaper serving the Brooklyn community since 1974. With over 15 years’ experience in the journalism field, Amanda has dedicated 12 years to the Spring Creek Towers community.

She is also a freelance journalist who has written for amNewYork, Dan's Paper, The Villager, New York Daily News, The Crime Report, and Amsterdam News.  In addition to her writing, Amanda is a crime videographer and has been featured on PIX11, ABC7, NBC, and other broadcast networks.  

Amanda graduated from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, where she was one of ten students chosen to study and intern with the Vera Institute of Justice, and one of 12 students selected for the Ronald H. Brown Pre-Law Program at St. John's University. She interned with the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office and the Manhattan Criminal Night Court. She also interned at Thomson Reuters for market investment and advisory.

With a passion for entertainment photography, in-depth community profiles, cats, and all things K-Pop, Amanda is always open to sharing your story and uplifting your voice. 

JaJuan M. Morris-Guity

MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST, SPRING CREEK SUN

JaJuan Malachi joins The Opp Hub with a rich background in media and journalism, having contributed to contemporary media outlets including: Blavity, Okayplayer, BET, The Knockturnal, PopSugar, 1202 Magazine, Galore Magazine, NBC News, NBC4NY, MSNBC, Fox News, ABC's Nightline, GMA Digital, and 20/20.

JaJuan is a proud graduate of New York University, where he earned his B.A. in English & American Literature. After his undergraduate experience, he became a member of NBCUniversal's prestigious, highly competitive fellowship: The Page Program.

JaJuan Malachi is the sole founder and CEO of The Black Journalist Collective, also known as simply “The BJC,” a project dedicated to promoting solidarity among contemporary Black storytellers. Due to the considerable lack of safe spaces present in the modern-day milieu for Black storytellers, The BJC was designed to bring us closer together.

In May 2023, JaJuan Malachi completed his M.A. in Journalism at The Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism with a core concentration in Arts & Culture.

A New York City native with roots in Bed-Stuy and Wakefield, nowadays JaJuan can be found around the Starrett City community, finding exciting stories to share in the neighborhood and beyond.

Spring Creek Towers Community

Spring Creek Towers (SCT), formerly known as Starrett City, opened to it first residents in 1974 with the vision of creating a “City within a City.” Now, the 46-building residential complex nestled between a national state park, the Belt Parkway and East New York has blossomed into a vibrant community filled with diverse residents. On June 13, 1974, the very first issue of the Spring Creek Sun was published, and since then has served as a platform to uplift the community’s voice.

Martial arts class with participants practicing kicks indoors.