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Irene Plagianos

Reporter/Producer @IrenePlagianos Contact

Irene is a reporter/producer covering Manhattan Courts for DNAinfo.com New York.

Prior to joining the DNAinfo team, Irene was reporter for The American Lawyer magazine, where she covered complex litigation, corporate deals, the business of law and legal trends.

She's also worked as metro reporter for the New York Post and The Journal News. Feature stories she's written have appeared in the Chicago Tribune, Philadelphia Inquirer and other publications.

Irene has a B.A. in history from Columbia University, as well as a master's degree from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.
She grew up in the suburbs of New York, and has lived on Upper West Side for more than five years.

Fun Fact: Irene has spent at least part of most summers in a small Greek village outside of Sparta called Potamia that has more goats than people — it's also her dad's hometown.

Greenwich Village & SoHo »

November 1, 2016

A Donald Trump supporter was arrested for trying to counter the "rigged" election by voting twice.

Downtown »

November 1, 2016

The 19-year-old was surrounded and punched by the men, he told police.

Downtown »

October 31, 2016

The attack is the latest arrest in what police have called a network of violent ticket sellers.

Downtown »

October 31, 2016

Three high water mark signs were unveiled in the South Street Seaport on Saturday.

Downtown »

October 31, 2016

Grisly murders, rat pits and prostitution were once the norm in the Seaport.

Bayside & Douglaston »

October 31, 2016

Here's where kids can trick-or-treat, show off their costumes, or go on haunted tours this Halloween.

Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens & Red Hook »

October 31, 2016

Saturday marked the fourth anniversary of Hurricane Sandy's devastating blow to New York City.

Downtown »

October 28, 2016

Lady Liberty was unveiled for the first time on Oct. 28, 1886.