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Ben Fractenberg

Reporter/Producer @fractenberg Contact

Ben Fractenberg is a general assignment reporter for DNAinfo.

Ben left a career in the nonprofit world in 2008 to join the lucrative field of news reporting. After attending the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism, Ben joined the ranks of DNAinfo, quickly establishing himself as a crime and breaking news reporter.

Ben’s nonprofit work included working for Public Allies, where he helped develop young leaders for a career in public service, and at the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, where he ensured fair representations of the LGBT community in the media.

When not immersed in the media world, Ben loves to spend his time exploring New York City. He lives in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, with his girlfriend, who mostly puts up with his addictions to the news and to arcane music trivia.

Fun Fact: Ben’s first car was a bright orange 1978 Dodge Omni. Needless to say, this did not improve his situation with the ladies in high school.


 
Downtown »

October 4, 2017

Thirty people were busted for using placards to illegally park in the city, NYPD officials said.

Upper East Side & Roosevelt Island »

October 3, 2017

Police said the man grabbed both the women the evening of Sept. 3. 

Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick »

October 3, 2017

The dump truck hit the bike on Bushwick Avenue and Grand Street at about 2:30 p.m. 

St. George & Port Richmond »

October 1, 2017

Saul Lopez helps Staten Island workers and residents to support each other if someone is detained.

Midtown & Theater District »

September 29, 2017

The collision happened at Seventh Avenue and 31st Street Friday evening. 

Fort Greene and DUMBO »

September 29, 2017

Matthew McCree, 15, was fatally stabbed by Abel Cedeno, 18, at their Bronx high school on Wednesday. 

Murray Hill, Gramercy & Midtown East »

September 28, 2017

The attack happened on Park Avenue and East 54th Street in broad daylight, police said. 

Midtown & Theater District »

September 28, 2017

A witness saw the suspect lean into the man's SUV window and stab him.