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October 28, 2013

Postcard from Staten Island: Hurricane Sandy (originally posted on November 19, 2012)

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Arlene Schulman: Welcome to my website! As a writer, photographer, filmmaker, and podcast host, my published books include the award winning The Prizefighters: An Intimate Look at Champions and Contenders; 23rd Precinct: The Job; and Cop on the Beat. I'm a proud member of PEN, the literary organization; The Newswomen's Club of New York; and the Silurians Press Club. I'm a graduate of Columbia's Journalism School. Born in the Bronx and raised in Brooklyn and Long Island, I currently reside on the island of Manhattan in Inwood. Do enjoy my work. Please note that all writing, photographic images, and films appearing on this website or anywhere else are copyrighted and may not be reprinted or reproduced without expressed written consent. Copyright 2025 Arlene Schulman. All rights reserved.Please contact me at arlenetheauthor@gmail.com for more information.

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