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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.


 
Crown Heights, Prospect Heights & Prospect-Lefferts Gardens »

October 17, 2017

Work was being done on the roof of the building at the time of the collapse, officials said.

Canarsie & Mill Basin »

October 17, 2017

The woman died at the scene and the driver wasn't immediately charged, police said. 

Fort Greene and DUMBO »

October 16, 2017

The signal issue temporarily suspended service between Brooklyn and Jamaica Monday evening. 

Harlem »

October 16, 2017

The man was found dead inside the park on East Drive, near East 106th Street, police said.

Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens & Red Hook »

October 16, 2017

A video shows a man walking away from the burning car and asks a taxi driver, "Can I get a ride?"

Downtown »

October 16, 2017

The wife and two children of Paul Tuozzolo attended the memorial Friday in Battery Park. 

Downtown »

October 13, 2017

Spokeswoman Jane Manning said Cy Vance had more than enough evidence to bring charges against the mogul.

Coney Island & Brighton Beach »

October 13, 2017

Shymeka Tart, 31, was fatally stabbed inside her Surf Avenue building about 9:35 p.m., police said.