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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

NYC Mayor Says CEO Shooting Shows American Youth Are Being Radicalized

NYC Mayor Says CEO Shooting Shows American Youth Are Being Radicalized

The mayor recognized the anger of many citizens with the U.S. healthcare industry, but condemned the social media response regarding the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
NYC Mayor Calls For Involuntary Psych Commitments After Fatal Manhattan Stabbings

NYC Mayor Calls For Involuntary Psych Commitments After Fatal Manhattan Stabbings

The mayor renewed his push to fix how the city deals with people with mental illness, and celebrated the passage of the city's housing plan through two City Council subcommittees at this regular weekly press conference.
Best of Brooklyn: Top 6 Parks And Open Spaces

Best of Brooklyn: Top 6 Parks And Open Spaces

Come enjoy Brooklyn and all of the beautiful parks it has to offer!
Democrats Losing NYC Voters Due to 'Far-Left Agenda,' Mayor Says

Democrats Losing NYC Voters Due to 'Far-Left Agenda,' Mayor Says

The mayor repeatedly stressed the need to fix the U.S. immigration system during his weekly press conference at City Hall on Tuesday.
NYC Mayor Refuses to Talk About Trump, Deportation Vow

NYC Mayor Refuses to Talk About Trump, Deportation Vow

The mayor showed his displeasure towards the media at his regular weekly press conference on Tuesday.
Mayor Adams Celebrates City’s Efforts in Closing Randall’s Island Shelter

Mayor Adams Celebrates City’s Efforts in Closing Randall’s Island Shelter

New York City Mayor Eric Adams also talked about the completion of the first phase of the East Side Coastal Resiliency Project, among other things at his regular weekly press conference.
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.
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