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ack Smith has joined Crain's Cleveland Business as a residential real estate reporter, starting this week. A data journalist with cleveland.com, Smith brings expertise in using data to tell stories. Originally from Queens, New York, he previously focused on health and climate journalism. He holds a master's degree from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at City University of New York.

    Smith has received awards for his data graphics, including an OAPME award for a story with The Plain Dealer on Ohio's school voucher expansion. His work has also appeared in STATNews, Everyday Health, VICE, and local outlets in New York, showcasing his versatility as a journalist.