Rob Flaks is a journalist at News 12. He covers a diverse range of topics including regional interest and world news, with a focus on the housing market, real estate development, and urban planning. His work has been featured in News 12, 47 ABC - WMDT, NewsBreak, and CDC Gaming Reports.
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Rob Flaks focuses on local government, crime, and community events in the Delmarva region. He primarily covers announcements from governmental and advocacy organizations. Pitches should offer unique insights into local government decisions, legislative sessions in Maryland, or community events within the Salisbury area.
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By: Rob Flaks
Crews were seen adding a security gate, removing debris and moving a large truck to the lot, separated from protesters by a heavy police presence and barricades.
The crash caused significant structural damage and prompted evacuations.
Officials says the fire filled the library’s ground floor with smoke around 12:50 p.m. Sunday.
After a pause during Mayor Eric Adams' administration, enforcement of NYC's compost rules are back and property owners are worried fines are soon to follow. News 12's Rob Flaks has the story.
For more than 10 years, the volunteer‑run farm has grown produce, cared for animals and offered a rare patch of open green space in a dense part of Brooklyn.
By: Rob Flaks
Police are investigating an act of vandalism at a Brooklyn Heights bagel shop after a sticker referencing Hamas was found on the business’s side door. The owners and staff of Olde Brooklyn Bagel Shoppe say they do not believe the incident was random.
Just when it felt like spring had finally arrived, New Yorkers are once again reaching for jackets. And while the on‑again, off‑again weather is frustrating for people, local nurseries say it can be devastating for plants eager to bloom.
By: Rob Flaks
A garbage truck fire sent thick smoke through Downtown Brooklyn Friday afternoon after flames erupted inside the vehicle on Flatbush Avenue Extension. FDNY crews dumped the burning load into the middle of the street, where firefighters spread out the debris to contain the blaze.
L train riders dealt with another round of weekend disruptions as the line operated in two separate sections. Riders say this adds significant travel time for commuters already frustrated by months of intermittent service changes.
A new bill proposed to City Council aims to make Citibike trips cost no more than a swipe on the subway. Supporters say that this move could make getting around the city cheaper and more reliable, especially on days when train service is disrupted.
