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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."

Jackson Heights & Elmhurst »

January 10, 2013

A plan to close 44th Avenue for two years to build a school was rejected on Tuesday.

Jackson Heights & Elmhurst »

January 9, 2013

The new zone will reduce speeds by 10 mph and add speed bumps and signage to the area.

Jackson Heights & Elmhurst »

January 7, 2013

Police are looking for a man who allegedly sexually abused a 10-year-old girl in Queens.

Jackson Heights & Elmhurst »

January 7, 2013

Mourners gathered to remember Miguel Torres, 11, who was killed last month by a dump truck.

Astoria & Long Island City »

December 31, 2012

Two men were stabbed in a Sunnyside bar on Monday, and one is likely to die, police said.

The Rockaways »

December 31, 2012

The beached whale that died in Breezy Point Thursday was buried on the beach it washed up on.

Jackson Heights & Elmhurst »

December 31, 2012

Neighbors and family members of Miguel Torres, who was killed by a dump truck, gathered for a vigil.

New York City »

December 28, 2012

Nouel Alba allegedly made calls, sent texts and set up a Facebook account asking for money.