Jim Dwyer
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Jim Dwyer began writing the About New York column in April 2007. He has spent most of his professional life covering New York as a reporter, columnist and author. He joined the Times in May 2001 after stints at the Daily News, New York Newsday and several papers in northern New Jersey.
In addition to his work on daily newspapers, he is the author or co-author of six books, including, most recently, “More Awesome Than Money,” the true story of four boys and their quest to save the world from a Facebook monopoly. Earlier this year, he published “False Conviction: Innocence, Guilt and Science,” an interactive book. Using video, animations and demonstrations, “False Conviction” explores the science of getting things wrong in everyday life, and how that becomes errors in the criminal justice system. The book was produced by the New York Hall of Science.
He is also the author, with Kevin Flynn, an editor at The Times, of “102 Minutes: The Unforgettable Story of the Fight to Survive Inside the Twin Towers.” It was a finalist for the 2005 National Book Award.
Born and raised in the city, Jim is the son of Irish immigrants. For the last 34 years, he has lived in Washington Heights with his family.
A Closely Guarded Secret: When the Camels Go for a Walk
Three camels performing in a Christmas Nativity scene take a break every morning in Midtown, but the routine is kept under wraps.
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The Big Bang of Social Networking
It is still early days in the mission to rebottle personal privacy.
October 26, 2014, Sunday
Despite de Blasio’s Promise, Marijuana Arrests Persist in New York
A report showed that misdemeanor arrests for marijuana possession were about as frequent as last year, and that many involved “openly displaying” minuscule amounts of pot.
October 22, 2014, Wednesday
De Blasio’s Silence Reverberates
For Mayor Bill de Blasio, Columbus Day was a great day for a parade, but not for answering questions about an embattled City Hall aide.
October 15, 2014, Wednesday
Joined in the Spotlight No More
After years of working together on civil rights and police brutality cases, the Rev. Al Sharpton has cut ties with Sanford A. Rubenstein, a lawyer who has been accused of sexual assault.
October 10, 2014, Friday
Courthouse Serves Justice, With Indignity
A defendant’s requests to use a restroom that can accommodate her wheelchair are thwarted.
October 8, 2014, Wednesday
Bureaucracy Turns a Hero Into a Rogue
How a school system unable to dislodge failed teachers for years at a time punished an employee who helped a young boy build a record of blazing success.
October 3, 2014, Friday
The Boyfriend as a Liability in City Hall
A relationship with former Gov. Eliot Spitzer seemed to hurt one woman’s job prospects, while the mayor defended a woman on his wife’s staff whose boyfriend had killed someone.
October 1, 2014, Wednesday
The Rush Is On for Web Addresses That End With Panache
New York City is in the last leg of an officially decreed 60-day land rush to claim a web address that ends in .nyc.
September 26, 2014, Friday
Cleared After Nearly 23 Years in Prison, but Not Free
Everton Wagstaffe, after a New York State appellate court threw out his conviction in a kidnapping that ended in a teenager’s death, was sent to an immigration detention center.
September 24, 2014, Wednesday
An Effort to Raise Awareness of Sepsis, Led by Families Touched by It
Families who have lost loved ones to sepsis, a deadly immune response, are channeling their shared grief to save lives.
September 19, 2014, Friday
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Solar City
Columnist Jim Dwyer's building is one of the first private co-ops in the city to use arrays of solar panels.
Jim Dwyer on 'About New York'
The Times's "About New York" columnist, discusses his path to journalism and his column.
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Bloomberg Legacy: Crime
Jim Dwyer analyzes Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg's performance on crime and public safety.
Manufacturing Shift
Business Day Live: Jim Dwyer, ‘About New York’ Columnist, talks to Louise Story about a Brooklyn manufacturer whose custom luxury fixtures have caught the eye of buyers in China.
Manufacturing Shift
Business Day Live: Jim Dwyer, ‘About New York’ Columnist, talks to Louise Story about a Brooklyn manufacturer whose custom luxury fixtures have caught the eye of buyers in China.
TimesCast | A Grandmother's Survival
Jim Dwyer, Metro’s ‘About New York” columnist, spoke with the New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn about her grandmother’s escape from the Titanic.
TimesCast | A Grandmother's Survival
Jim Dwyer, Metro’s ‘About New York” columnist, spoke with the New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn about her grandmother’s escape from the Titanic.
Mobile Phone Turns On Oven
A New Yorker explains to Jim Dwyer how his cellphone turns on his oven when it rings.
Bronx Residents Respond to the Bailout
Times columnist Jim Dwyer talks to South Bronx residents about the $700 billion economic bailout package.
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