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Jon Craig

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Pleasantville native Jon Craig is special editor for the Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Orange and Dutchess Daily Voice sites. He is also the primary reporter for Daily Voice Plus Politics in Westchester and Fairfield.

Jon graduated from Cornell University and received his master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University. Across a 35-year career, he's worked as a reporter for daily newspapers in Chicago, New York, Ohio & Washington, D.C and as managing editor for weekly newspapers in Rye, White Plains and Harrison.

Jon also writes periodically for the Cornell Chronicle.

Career Highlights:

  • Covered Metro-North train wreck that killed a motorist and five commuters, 2015
  • Researched state investigative project for PublicIntegrity.org, 2011-12
  • National MADD award for database analysis of repeat drunk drivers in Ohio, 2008.
  • Henry F. Guggenheim Fellow, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, 2010.
  • Sentenced to jail for protecting confidential sources (won on appeal), 1999.
  • Broke 30th anniversary story about Kent State shootings — using FBI records, resurrecting theory a student informant triggered fatal National Guard volley, May 2000.
  • Covered Ground Zero after Sept. 11, 2001, terrorism attacks.
  • Uncovered voting problems before & during presidential recount in Ohio, 2004.
  • Witnessed botched Death Row execution of Romell Broom in 2009, one of more than a dozen I covered; Wrote about three inmates whose death sentences were commuted to life without parole.
  • Won IRE, SDX and multiple national & state awards for series led by Erik Kriss investigating New York General Assembly. 1994.
  • Guest lecturer at universities in NY & Ohio. Taught Syracuse high school journalism class.
  • Co-authored IRE-award winning series on illegal restraints/beatings at juvenile detention centers. Gov. Mario Cuomo had NY inspector general confirm what Hart Seely and I found at Division for Youth & fired top directors, 1993.
  • Survived Air Force Kool School training at North Pole, 1996.
  • Covered Persian Gulf wars, including 2002 bomb missions from Turkey and stateside Army/Air Guard training. 1991.
  • Supervised overnight coverage of Pan Am Flight 103 after Libyan bomb killed 35 Syracuse University students over Lockerbie, Scotland, 1988.
  • Covered aftermath of John F. Kennedy Jr.'s fatal plane crash from Cape Cod, 1999.
  • Greeted Kurt Vonnegut Jr. as Cornell Sun sports editor during daily's 100th anniversary dinner in May 1980. 

Jon Craig's Contributions

Lifestyle
Rock Legend Night Ranger Will Play In Ridgefield Rock Legend Night Ranger Will Play In Ridgefield
Rock Legend Night Ranger Will Play In Ridgefield Night Ranger rocks into its 35th Anniversary with an April 25 performance at the Ridgefield Playhouse. Best known for instantly recognizable hit singles and signature album tracks, including “Sister Christian,” “Don’t Tell Me You Love Me,” “When You Close Your Eyes,” and "Rock In America," Night Ranger has earned widespread acclaim and multi-platinum and gold album status. The Ridgefield Playhouse who on Wednesday, April 25 begins at 8 p.m. and is part of the Pepsi Rock Series powered by Xfinity.  Visit Tigers’ Den Sports Bar and Grill at 23 Catoonah St. in Ridgefield for dinner …

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Schools
New $26M Marist Facility Opening Scheduled New $26M Marist Facility Opening Scheduled
New $26M Marist Facility Opening Scheduled Marist College plans to complete a $26 million expansion project at its Steel Plant Studio across Route 9 from its main campus in Poughkeepsie by the fall, according to this report.  Major renovations began last summer at the private college of 6,600 students. The completed building will house Marist’s fashion and arts and digital media programs including gallery spaces. The project will triple existing 12,000-square-feet studio and learning space with the new, two-story, 36,000-square-foot addition.  The design incorporates brick, steel, polished concrete, terrazzo, corrugated metal, til…

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Schools
Iona Prep Unveils Five New Hall Of Fame Inductees Iona Prep Unveils Five New Hall Of Fame Inductees
Iona Prep Unveils Five New Hall Of Fame Inductees Iona Preparatory School will induct five new members into its Hall of Fame as part of its Reunion Weekend on April 27-28.  The 2018 honorees include business and community leaders from Under Armour, Nasdaq, Richard Bernstein Advisors, O.C. Tanner and Iona Prep Lower School. “For more than 100 years, Iona Prep has been developing young men into moral, ethical and spiritual leaders, and the Hall of Fame honorees represent the very highest level of excellence,” said Brother Thomas R. Leto, president of Iona Prep in New Rochelle. “We are so proud to add another five outstanding individuals to t…

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Politics
Early Poll Shows Who NY Voters Favor In Cuomo-Nixon Race Early Poll Shows Who NY Voters Favor In Cuomo-Nixon Race
Early Poll Shows Who NY Voters Favor In Cuomo-Nixon Race There's plenty of time to go, of course, but the first indication of how the June Democratic gubernatorial primary may turn out is now in. Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New Castle enjoys a commanding 47 percentage point lead over actress Cynthia Nixon. However, his lead narrows substantially among the most enthusiastic voters, according to the NBC 4 New York/Marist Poll. Cuomo leads Nixon of New York City by 68 to 21 percent among registered voters, according to the poll released on Thursday, April 12. Among voters who consider themselves "highly enthusiastic" to vote in the primary, Cuo…

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Police & Fire
Darien Police Department Welcomes Pair Of New Officers Darien Police Department Welcomes Pair Of New Officers
Darien Police Department Welcomes Pair Of New Officers The Darien Police Department is pleased to announce the hiring of two new officers to the department.  Kelly Thurston of Naugatuck comes to the Darien Police Department after being employed as a physical education and health teacher for the Naugatuck School District.  She holds a bachelor’s degree in Education from Central Connecticut State University. Steven Costantini of Milford comes to the department from Yale Health where he was an human resource specialist.  He holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Connecticut.  They were sworn in as members of the police d…

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Politics
18 Candidates Expected At Bi-Partisan Gubernatorial Forum In Westport 18 Candidates Expected At Bi-Partisan Gubernatorial Forum In Westport
18 Candidates Expected At Bi-Partisan Gubernatorial Forum In Westport Eighteen candidates from across the state striving to be Connecticut’s next governor will meet in Westport on Saturday, April 21 for a Gubernatorial Forum presented by the League of Women Voters.  The event, to be held at Westport Town Hall from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m., will be one of the many attractions of the popular Maker Faire throughout the day.  The Maker Faire, part science fair, part county fair, is an all-ages gathering of tech enthusiasts, crafters, educators, tinkerers, hobbyists, engineers, science clubs, authors, artists, students and commercial exhibitors. This 7th annual event …

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Traffic
Here's How To Avoid Crashes When Traveling Through Roundabouts, DOT Says Here's How To Avoid Crashes When Traveling Through Roundabouts, DOT Says
Here's How To Avoid Crashes When Traveling Through Roundabouts, DOT Says Roundabouts, those sometimes confusing circular intersections without traffic signals, are becoming more common across New York state.  So the state Department of Transportation (DOT) offers tips on navigating what the agency considers safer and more efficient intersections. Acting DOT Commissioner Paul A. Karas shared some tips below for traveling through roundabouts as they become more common on roads in the Hudson Valley Region.  Roundabouts are safer, more sustainable and more efficient than traditional intersections, according to Karas. Crashes in roundabouts are less severe, resulti…

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Politics
House OK's Bill For Alcohol Vending Machines At CT Restaurants, Bars House OK's Bill For Alcohol Vending Machines At CT Restaurants, Bars
House OK's Bill For Alcohol Vending Machines At CT Restaurants, Bars Legislation that would permit alcohol vending machines at Connecticut bars and restaurants passed the House on Tuesday, April 10. Sponsored by David Arconti, D-Danbury, the bill would allow people 21 and older to buy beer, wine and cider at self-dispensing machines with a card obtained from the bartender. Consumers would be limited to 10-ounces of wine or 32-ounces of beer from the machine. A total of 110 state representatives voted in favor of the bill. Six did not vote, while 34 were opposed. Several legislators voting no said they fear the machines would allow drunk people to buy more bo…

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Politics
Race For Latimer's Open State Senate Seat Seen As Key State Bellwether Race For Latimer's Open State Senate Seat Seen As Key State Bellwether
Race For Latimer's Open State Senate Seat Seen As Key State Bellwether Control of the state Senate chamber may be determined by the outcome of a special election in Westchester on Tuesday, April 24. Who wins Westchester County Exec George Latimer’s open seat in the 37th District could also be a bellwether for races around the state, indicating whether Democrats can ride "a wave election" in November, according to political observers. Elections will be held for 11 vacant legislative seats, including two in the state Senate on April 24. One of the seats, formerly held by New York City Councilman Ruben Diaz Sr., is in a solidly Democratic district in t…

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Sports
$21.8M Bobby Valentine Athletic Center To Debut At Sacred Heart University $21.8M Bobby Valentine Athletic Center To Debut At Sacred Heart University
$21.8M Bobby Valentine Athletic Center To Debut At Sacred Heart University Sacred Heart University announced on Friday, April 13 that it is building a $21.8 million state-of-the-art fitness facility. It will be named the Bobby Valentine Athletic Center, after SHU’s executive director of athletics and Major League Baseball great. The expected completion date is August 2019. Designed by the renowned architectural firm, The S/L/A/M Collaborative, the 57,400-square foot, three-story center will be one of the most advanced athletic facilities in the nation, complete with an indoor track, a bowling center, an 18-bike spin center, a 45-foot climbing wall and exercise an…

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