We are thrilled to announce that Hurubie Meko, who joined Metro as part of our 2022 class of fellows, has been promoted to staff as a reporter covering criminal justice.
Hurubie quickly became an important part of the team covering crime, courts and the justice system, exploring a surge in the killing of city teenagers, the deep meaning of a largely ignored killing to a Bronx family and neighborhood, and the devastating aftermath of a shocking attack on the subway.
From day one, Hurubie has approached difficult topics with an open mind, a voracious appetite to learn and a commitment to telling stories that help readers understand the metro area and the people who live here. She reported from Buffalo as the region recovered from a deadly blizzard. And, of course, she has made indelible contributions to Metro’s ongoing coverage of strange animal news, including a catalog of all of the city’s recent alligator encounters and the tale of a pigeon that was dyed pink.
Before joining The Times, Hurubie covered gun violence at The Kansas City Star through Report for America, and was a data reporter in Lancaster, Pa., and her background as a data reporter has helped the team covering criminal justice keep a close eye on statistics at a time when crime and safety are top of mind for many in the city.
Please join us in congratulating Hurubie.
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