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Daniel Katzive

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As seen in: West Side Rag, The Journal News, Poughkeepsie Journal, gCaptain, NYCity News Service, W42ST
Covers:  Maritime industry, shipping, infrastructure, and local news on the Upper West Side.
Freelance journalist. Maritime/NY Harbor/the Hudson.@westsiderag and @W42ST reporter. @gCaptain contributor. CUNY @newmarkjschool grad. northriver blog on IG/FB

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I am a freelance journalist working in New York City. In my reporting I focus on explaining how the city and the region work, with an emphasis on infrastructure, transportation, waterfront land use and the maritime industry. My work has primarily appeared in the West Side Rag, a local news service covering the Upper West Side of Manhattan and in 2025 I began writing for the gCaptain maritime news service as well. I have also had articles published in lohud.com/the Journal News and the River Jou…

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NTSB Blames Unapproved Hot Work for Deadly NYC Sludge Tanker Explosion

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By Daniel Katzive (gCaptain) – Unapproved use of a propane torch on deck triggered the explosion aboard a New York City municipal sludge tanker Hunts Point last May, according to a report issued by the National Transportation Safety Board last month. The blast killed the vessel’s chief engineer and injured two other crew members while causing significant damage to the vessel. Chief Engineer Raymond Feige died in the blast on May 26, 2025.
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The New Robot Cutting Grass in Riverside Park South: Meet The Spider

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The Spider mower in action. Photo by Daniel Katzive. By Daniel Katzive Observant Upper West Siders strolling through Riverside Park South might have noticed something unusual this summer. An unmanned lawnmower appears to be caring for the steep grassy slope around West 69th Street. West Side Rag reached out to NYC Parks and the Riverside Parks Conservancy (RPC) to learn more about this new robot mowing in our midst. It turns out, the machine is the first of its kind working in New York City.
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Long Sentence for Man Convicted in 2023 Upper West Side Murder

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Photo of Mackey and his attorney taken at Tuesday’s sentencing. Photo by Daniel Katzive. By Daniel Katzive A judge has handed down a long sentence for the man convicted of murdering  73-year-old Maria Hernandez in her Upper West Side apartment three years ago. State Supreme Court Judge Felicia Menin sentenced 51-year-old Lashawn Mackey to 35 years to life in state prison on Tuesday. Mackey was convicted by a jury of murder, burglary, sexual abuse, robbery and felony murder charges on May 19.
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