Jake Offenhartz appears in the following:
George Santos eviction tapes show him begging to feed pet fish, mulling public assistance
Monday, March 06, 2023
Court recordings obtained by WNYC shed new light on George Santos' transformation from cash-strapped tenant to pro-landlord member of congress.
Security firms are turning NYC's street trees into surveillance posts for guards
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
New York City’s security companies are embracing a new tool in their mission to protect private property: public trees.
What we know about NYC’s first ‘tent city’ for asylum seekers
Tuesday, October 04, 2022
The Adams administration now plans to open an emergency relief center for migrants on Randall's Island, after nixing plans for Orchard Beach.
Oklahoma teacher suspended after promoting Brooklyn Public Library's anti-censorship campaign
Thursday, August 25, 2022
An English teacher from Oklahoma was placed on leave after giving her students information about a program that grants access to the Brooklyn Public Library’s digital collection.
On the sea and in the sky with NY's new shark patrollers
Thursday, August 04, 2022
In the roughly two weeks of daily boat patrols, the state authorities have yet to spot a single shark.
The NYPD accidentally shot a fellow officer. A Queens man may spend life in prison for his death
Friday, July 15, 2022
Jagger Freeman was unarmed and outside when police responded to an attempted robbery and fired 44 shots, killing one of their own. But Freeman was convicted of the officer's murder.
NYPD blocked off 'VIP' viewing sites for friends, family during July 4th fireworks
Thursday, July 07, 2022
“It’s totally unacceptable ... The fireworks are for the people, it’s an abuse of power that should be investigated.”
Rip Tides in Unguarded Rockaways Claim More Lives
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Why has the city left beaches in the Rockaway unstaffed?
Rise of the rodents: How NYC is losing the rat battle
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Experts are warning that the city is doing too little to curb a growing rat population
The Dangers of Rockaway's Closure Plan
Monday, May 23, 2022
Jake Offenhartz and Janet Fash talk about the potential dangers in the upcoming temporary closure of Rockaway beach this summer for construction.
Emails show how wealthy donors exerted influence over Washington Square Park
Thursday, March 31, 2022
The correspondence shows how a group of well-funded park enthusiasts went far beyond its self-proclaimed “horticultural” mission to clamp down on disorder in a park.
Activists protest Russian oil tankers as they idle at New York-area ports
Monday, March 21, 2022
Environmental activists are protesting oil tankers carrying Russian fossil fuels into the New York area.
Sarah Palin Dined At Multiple Restaurants After Getting COVID
Thursday, January 27, 2022
The former Alaska governor returned to Elio's restaurant Wednesday night and dined outdoors just days after it was revealed she tested positive for COVID-19.
The Bronx Fire
Monday, January 10, 2022
The latest news and information on fire safety after at least 19 people have died after a space heater sparked a fire in a high-rise apartment building in the Bronx.
NYC officials say weekend apartment fire is one of the worst in the city's history
Monday, January 10, 2022
A fire in a Bronx apartment building has left 19 people dead, including 9 children. The blaze, caused by a malfunctioning space heater, injured more than 60 people.
Dozens From NY & NJ Were Charged in the January 6th Riot. Here’s Where Their Cases Stand.
Thursday, January 06, 2022
A year later, a total of 72 residents of New York and New Jersey are facing charges for their role in the January 6th siege of the U.S. Capitol.
New “Smart Bins” Show City’s Slow Progress On Composting Goals
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
The pilot program has sparked confusion from some New Yorkers and earned mixed reviews from sustainability experts.
Rikers Detainees Say Loss of Rec Time is Intensifying Jails Crisis
Friday, December 17, 2021
One activist who's been held at Rikers says a lack of rec time is like a form of solitary confinement.
New York Attorney General Letitia James Drops Out Of Governor’s Race
Thursday, December 09, 2021
James said she will instead pursue re-election as the state attorney general, citing her office's ongoing investigations.
NYC Anime Convention Attendee Tests Positive For Omicron Variant
Thursday, December 02, 2021
Governor Kathy Hochul said the diagnosis was not cause for alarm, while urging New Yorkers to get vaccinated and boosted.
