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Shenal Tissera

Shenal Tissera

Shenal Tissera is a Staten Island-born freelance writer. Before writing for BK Reader, he graduated from Brooklyn College with a B.S. in computer science and worked in software consulting. He now lives in Brooklyn and covers labor issues, policy, community events, profiles and sports, including the Brooklyn Nets. He has also written for Bushwick Daily.

When he’s not reporting, Shenal likes to cook, read and watch sports.

Recent Work by Shenal

Adams Remains Resolute Despite City Hall Turmoil

Adams Remains Resolute Despite City Hall Turmoil

The mayor addressed the resignation of First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright, the arrest of an aide and a bike lane project in Greenpoint during his weekly press conference.
Mayor Adams Steadfast on His Innocence After Federal Indictment

Mayor Adams Steadfast on His Innocence After Federal Indictment

Eric Adams faced a barrage of questions from the media after he was indicted on five federal charges last week.
Adams Confident in Leadership Despite Wave of Resignations

Adams Confident in Leadership Despite Wave of Resignations

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said many top officials leave after three years on the job.
New Yorkers Are Not Concerned Over Federal Investigations, Mayor Says

New Yorkers Are Not Concerned Over Federal Investigations, Mayor Says

New York City Mayor Eric Adams also defended police officers shooting a subway fare jumper in Brownsville.
Mayor Won't Remove NYPD Commissioner, Eyes Reelection Amid New FBI Raids

Mayor Won't Remove NYPD Commissioner, Eyes Reelection Amid New FBI Raids

Mayor Eric Adams said he was surprised to hear about the federal raids during his regular weekly press briefing on Tuesday.
Adams Defends Safety Measures Amid West Indian Day Parade Shooting

Adams Defends Safety Measures Amid West Indian Day Parade Shooting

The mayor also addressed filling up all of the available 3-K seats, during his weekly press conference.
Safety Concerns Are Behind NYPD Radio Silence, Mayor Says

Safety Concerns Are Behind NYPD Radio Silence, Mayor Says

Mayor Eric Adams also said cell phones will not be banned in public schools just yet.
Mayor Eyes Use of Drones to Patrol Central Park

Mayor Eyes Use of Drones to Patrol Central Park

New York City Mayor Eric Adams also met with a group of Clinton Hill residents to talk about the emergency migrant shelter complex.
City to Deploy Drones to Warn Residents in Flood Zones

City to Deploy Drones to Warn Residents in Flood Zones

The drones will broadcast emergency messages to residents in flood-prone zones.
Clinton Hill Shootings May Have Stemmed From a Dispute, Mayor Says

Clinton Hill Shootings May Have Stemmed From a Dispute, Mayor Says

There was a dispute between the three murdered men and the alleged perpetrator, the mayor said at his regular Tuesday press briefing.
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