Published Sep 5, 2018
Modified Sep 5, 2018
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Jake Offenhartz is a general assignment reporter. He covers policing, transportation, local politics, climate change and and all manner of New York City oddities. He lives in Manhattan, and enjoys bikes, pickup basketball, and city beaches.
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