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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.


 
Bay Ridge & Bensonhurst »

January 31, 2017

The 16-year-old student posted on Facebook about attacking John Dewey High School Tuesday, police said. 

Downtown »

January 31, 2017

The couple threatened the man with a box cutter on the 4, 5 and 6 platform, police said. 

Coney Island & Brighton Beach »

January 30, 2017

A 67-year-old woman was killed after a Lexus jumped the curb on Brighton Beach Avenue, police said.

Upper West Side & Morningside Heights »

January 30, 2017

The man attacked a hard-of-hearing woman and an 80-year-old woman, police said.

Upper West Side & Morningside Heights »

January 30, 2017

Patti Karr, 85, was walking home on West End Avenue when a wind gust knocked a tree into her.

Crown Heights, Prospect Heights & Prospect-Lefferts Gardens »

January 30, 2017

Derek Goodings is facing more than 20 years in prison after killing Michael Sampson. 

Fort Greene and DUMBO »

January 27, 2017

Christian John was sentenced to life Friday for killing six people in Brooklyn, officials said. 

Upper West Side & Morningside Heights »

January 27, 2017

The burger joint is set to open at the corner of Broadway and 116th Street later this year.