Hannan Adely
About Hannan Adely
Hannan Adely is a news reporter at The Bergen Record, where she has worked since 2010. She has a background in reporting on free speech issues, surveillance of Muslim communities, and the experiences of Syrian Americans.
Work at Gannett
Hannan Adely has been a News Reporter at The Bergen Record, part of the Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK, since 2010. In this role, she has focused on various significant issues, including the New York Police Department's secret surveillance of Muslims in New Jersey. Adely has also covered stories related to the Syrian American community, highlighting the divisions over the Assad regime and the rise in Syrian immigration following the war.
Previous Experience in Journalism
Before joining The Bergen Record, Hannan Adely worked as a Reporter at The Journal News from 2003 to 2010. During her tenure, she reported extensively on free speech clashes at college campuses. Additionally, she spent 7 months as a Reporter at The Star Ledger in 2003, where she gained valuable experience in the field of journalism.
Education and Expertise
Hannan Adely studied at Fordham University from 1993 to 1997, earning her undergraduate degree. She furthered her education at Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism, where she studied from 2002 to 2003. This academic background has equipped her with the skills necessary for her reporting career.
Background in Campus Information Services
Prior to her journalism career, Hannan Adely served as the Director of Campus Information Services at Lehman College from 1998 to 1999. This role provided her with experience in managing information services within an academic setting, contributing to her understanding of educational environments.
Notable Reporting on Surveillance Issues
Hannan Adely has reported on significant issues related to surveillance and its impact on communities. She broke news regarding New Jersey law enforcement's opposition to surveillance and documented the ensuing conflict among the FBI, state agencies, and political offices. Her in-depth stories have focused on the effects of surveillance on Muslim communities.