I cover the citywide beat for Patch NYC after reporting on my beloved home borough of Brooklyn.
Before Patch, I kicked around newspapers and other outlets in Indiana, Michigan and New York City. Along the way I've sat through innumerable trials and public meetings, picked up a national investigative reporting award, reported on televangelists flying private jets, among many other mundane, noteworthy or strange reporting experiences.
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Harry Belafonte Dies | SummerStage Lineup | Rikers Excessive Force | More NYC Facebook Layoffs | Shopper 'Trampled' In Bread Thief Chase
Jasmine Blake, a NYCHA veteran, will be the city's "lead compliance officer," officials announced Tuesday.
Check out what six projects, including the trees, will go forward in District 39 after the latest round of participatory budgeting.
"This is not play time," Mayor Eric Adams said Tuesday to defend controversial robotic dogs bought by the NYPD and FDNY.
A layoff notice shows the social media company — which had signed a major Manhattan lease during 2020 — continues cutting back in the city.
Bed Bath & Bankrupt | Building Partially Collapses | Central Park Attacker Arrested: Cops | Masked Robbers Attack 70-Year-Old Man
The "New York Climate Exchange" will bring in $1 billion, 7,000 permanent jobs and train thousands in green jobs, Mayor Eric Adams said.
Long live the Prospect Park alligator.
See where more than 10 miles of existing bike lanes will be hardened this year, and more.
The company's Bed Bath & Beyond stores will remain open as the business winds down and looks for a buyer.
Ray Romano On His Directorial Debut | Chinese Exile Stays Jailed | Slain Man's Body Remains Missing | 24/7 LIRR Service To Citi Field
A New York Times ranking leaves out eateries in non-Manhattan boroughs, a wave of gelato joints and other food news rounded out this week.
City agencies had to scramble after Twitter removed blue checks Thursday that show users — and New Yorkers — which accounts are legit.
A ribbon cutting Saturday will celebrate new pollinator plantings in Greenspace @ President Street along Fifth Avenue.
A judge Thursday rejected a $25 million bail package for Chinese businessman Guo Wengui, who faces charges in a $1 billion fraud case.
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Rep. Dan Goldman is one of several members of Congress who sold stocks as a bank crisis unfolded last month, according to a report.
A price hike for rent-stabilized apartments eyed by the Rent Guidelines Board Thursday drew quick condemnation: "This is outrageous."
From weed-friendly park parties to special munchies, New York City is ready to blaze up to celebrate all things cannabis Thursday.
More women accused the "Creed III" actor of abuse and are working with Manhattan prosecutors after his recent arrest, a report says.
