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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 »

November 15, 2012

The attorney general said he was looking at several stations which allegedly hiked prices after Sandy.

Jackson Heights & Elmhurst »

November 15, 2012

City Councilman Daniel Dromm handed out fliers Thursday with images of the suspect.

Bedford-Stuyvesant »

November 14, 2012

The victim was rushed to Kings County Hospital after the crash near Ralph Avenue, the FDNY said. 

New York City »

November 14, 2012

Jimmy Meng allegedly tried to swindle an associate out of $80,000, prosecutors said.

New York City »

November 14, 2012

The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree found its new home on Wednesday.

Murray Hill, Gramercy & Midtown East »

November 14, 2012

The abstract painter died of pnemonia on Tuesday, according to reports.

Jackson Heights & Elmhurst »

November 14, 2012

Police said the man sexually abused the girls, who are 4- and 9-years-old, in Jackson Heights.

New York City »

November 14, 2012

The NYPD asked those who can to help, and provided shelter information for those in need.