Danny Hakim is a journalist and investigative reporter for The New York Times.
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Best Known For:Eliot Spitzer Resignation Investigation
Breakthrough:Began his journalism career as a copy aide at The Washington Post
10 Quick Facts About Danny Hakim
- Full Name: Danny Hakim
- Profession: Correspondent and reporter
- Known For: Eliot Spitzer Resignation Investigation
- Current Role: Investigative reporter
- Current Employer: The New York Times
- Date of Birth: March 10, 1971
- Age: 55 years old
- Place of Birth: Norfolk, Virginia
- Marital Status: Married
- Specialization: Investigative Journalist, Reporter, and Correspondent
Danny Hakim Age
Danny Hakim is 55 years old. He was born on March 10, 1971, and his zodiac sign is Pisces.
Education
He attended St. John's College, Annapolis, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy.
- St. John's College, Annapolis
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Philosophy
Career & Work
Danny Hakim's career includes news and reporting roles with The New York Times, a newspaper and The Greenville News.
Organization: The New York Times
Role: Investigative Reporter
Period: Current; confirmed 2026
Details: New York, United States
Organization: The Greenville News
Role: Police Reporter
Period: Before 2000
Details: Greenville, South Carolina · Covered police and public safety news.
Organization: SmartMoney.com
Role: Financial Reporter
Period: Before 2000
Details: United States
Organization: The New York Times
Role: Reporter
Period: From 2000
Details: United States · Joined the newspaper in 2000 and covered a wide range of subjects including investments, state politics and public institutions.
Organization: The Washington Post
Role: Copy Aide
Period: Early career
Organization: The New York Times
Role: Detroit Bureau Chief
Period: Historical
Details: Detroit, Michigan · Led the newspaper's reporting bureau in Detroit.
Rise to Fame
Danny Hakim rose to prominence for his role on Eliot Spitzer Resignation Investigation.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Eliot Spitzer Resignation Investigation, Abuse and Neglect in New York Disability Care, and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Overseas Lobbying Investigation.
- Work: Eliot Spitzer Resignation Investigation (Lead Reporter, 2008) — The New York Times breaking-news coverage that won the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Reporting
- Work: Abuse and Neglect in New York Disability Care (Investigative Reporter, 2011) — Investigation co-reported with Russ Buettner that became a 2012 Pulitzer Prize finalist
- Work: U.S. Chamber of Commerce Overseas Lobbying Investigation (Investigative Reporter, 2015) — Reporting on efforts to oppose anti-smoking laws around the world
- Work: Trump Administration UFO Inquiry (Investigative Reporter, October 2026) — Reporting on the administration's UFO advisory efforts
- Work: European Economics Reporting (Correspondent) — Reporting from countries including Greece, Ukraine and Poland
Notable Coverage
- Eliot Spitzer Resignation Scandal - The New York Times - 2008 - Was a lead reporter on the team whose breaking-news coverage of the scandal and resignation of New York Governor Eliot Spitzer won the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Reporting
- Abuse and Neglect of People with Developmental Disabilities - The New York Times - 2011 - Reported with Russ Buettner on abuse, neglect and corruption in care for people with developmental disabilities in New York. The work was named a 2012 Pulitzer Prize finalist
- United States Chamber of Commerce International Lobbying - The New York Times - 2015 - Investigated the Chamber's overseas lobbying activity involving efforts to oppose anti-smoking legislation
- Ukraine War Economic Devastation - The New York Times - Reported from Ukraine on the economic consequences of war
- Illegal Coal Mining in Poland - The New York Times - Reported on miners working in illegal coal pits in Poland
Awards & Achievements
- Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Reporting — The Pulitzer Prizes — 2009 — Member of the New York Times reporting team recognized for coverage of the Eliot Spitzer scandal and resignation.
- Pulitzer Prize Finalist — The Pulitzer Prizes — 2012 — Investigation with Russ Buettner into abuse, neglect and corruption in New York's developmental-disability care system.
Lesser Known Facts
- Was born on March 10, 1971, in Norfolk, Virginia.
- Has served as chief of The New York Times bureaus in both Albany and Detroit.
- Was a 2012 Pulitzer Prize finalist with Russ Buettner for an investigation into the care of people with developmental disabilities.
- Worked as a police reporter and financial journalist before joining The New York Times in 2000.
- Worked as a European economics correspondent based in London.
- Shared the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Reporting with a team covering the Eliot Spitzer resignation.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Danny Hakim
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Correspondent and reporter
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: March 10, 1971
- Age: 55
- Birthday: March 10
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Place of Birth: Norfolk, Virginia
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $87,000–$380,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $421,000–$6,017,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Russ Buettner (Collaborator • Co-reporter on the New York Times investigation into the treatment of people with developmental disabilities that became a 2012 Pulitzer Prize finalist.)
