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Paul DeBenedetto

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Paul DeBenedetto is a the weekend editor for DNAinfo New York. Previously he covered Bedford-Stuyvesant.

Before coming to DNAinfo, Paul attended the City University of New York's Graduate School of Journalism, with a concentration in urban reporting. His work has appeared online for NBC New York; in print for City Limits Magazine, the Queens Courier and amNY; and on radio for WBAI.

Paul is a lifelong New Yorker born on Staten Island, where he attended Wagner College and studied computer science. After graduating, he worked at a brokerage firm for five years before quitting to become a journalist.

Fun Fact: Paul collects Christmas LPs. The crown jewel of his collection is a first pressing of "A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector."

Astoria & Long Island City »

February 21, 2013

The Parks Department unveiled preliminary plans for a new performance space in Astoria on Wednesday.

The Rockaways »

February 20, 2013

A healthy seal was found on Rockaway Beach Tuesday morning, after a sick one was rescued the day before.

Jackson Heights & Elmhurst »

February 20, 2013

Jose Peralta's experience in a diverse district makes him a uniquely qualified candidate, the pol says.

Flushing & Whitestone »

February 19, 2013

A Whitestone family is trying to save their pet pig Petey from the Health Department.

The Rockaways »

February 19, 2013

The Department of Sanitation said cleanup will continue "until further notice."

Jackson Heights & Elmhurst »

February 19, 2013

Bengali Memes organized a Harlem Shake-off in Jackson Heights Monday.

Jackson Heights & Elmhurst »

February 18, 2013

After soliciting responses from 130 people, the 82nd Street Partnership will present a plan to the city.

The Rockaways »

February 13, 2013

The Army Corps of Engineers plan to restore beaches hit by Hurricane Sandy before next year.