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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

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NJ Navy SEAL Died Of Pneumonia, Officers Disciplined: Reports NJ Navy SEAL Died Of Pneumonia, Officers Disciplined: Reports
NJ Navy SEAL Died Of Pneumonia, Officers Disciplined: Reports A Navy SEAL candidate from Monmouth County died of acute pneumonia just hours after completing grueling "Hell Week" training, according to Navy officials and a new report. A Naval Special Warfare Command investigation found seaman Kyle Mullen, 24, of Manalapan, died on Feb. 4 "in the line of duty, not because of his own misconduct." The training was at the Naval Special Warfare Training Center in Coronado, California. Three U.S. Navy officers who oversaw the "Hell Week" training have been disciplined, according to news reports. The Navy issued letters of warning to Capt. Brian Drechsler, …

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Tractor-Trailer Flips, Closes Route In South Jersey Tractor-Trailer Flips, Closes Route In South Jersey
Tractor-Trailer Flips, Closes Route In South Jersey A tractor-trailer rolled over, closing a major route through Cumberland County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 3:40 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 12 on Route 347 near Hunters Mill Road in Maurice River Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Route 347 was closed in both directions, the DOT said. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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Netflix Aims To Build Production Studios At Former Monmouth County Military Base: Report Netflix Aims To Build Production Studios At Former Monmouth County Military Base: Report
Netflix Aims To Build Production Studios At Former Monmouth County Military Base: Report Netflix wants to build a huge production facility at the former Fort Monmouth Army base, NJ Advance Media reports. The entertainment company is the top bidder to buy nearly 300 acres in Eatontown being rebuilt by the Fort Monmouth Revitalization Authority, the outlet said. There is “still work to be done” on the deal with state and local leaders, the outlet said citing a Wednesday, Oct. 12 statement from the company. The base closed in 2011 after almost a century of military use. Click here for the complete story by NJ Advance Media.

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Are You A Winner? Mega Millions Lottery Player Takes Home $10K In South Jersey Are You A Winner? Mega Millions Lottery Player Takes Home $10K In South Jersey
Are You A Winner? Mega Millions Lottery Player Takes Home $10K In South Jersey A lucky Mega Millions lottery player won $10,000 in the Tuesday, Oct. 11 drawing. The ticket matched four of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball. The winning ticket was purchased at the 7-Eleven #33336, 3163 Marne Highway in Mount Laurel, Burlington County. The winning numbers for the Tuesday, Oct. 11, drawing were: 03, 07, 11, 13, and 38. The Gold Mega Ball was 01, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 03.

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Community Support Grows For Victim Left With Critical Burns From South Jersey Gas Explosion Community Support Grows For Victim Left With Critical Burns From South Jersey Gas Explosion
Community Support Grows For Victim Left With Critical Burns From South Jersey Gas Explosion Community support is growing for a 44-year-old Pleasantville woman who was severely burned in a backyard gas explosion. Elba Mencias was hospitalized in critical condition after suffering second- and third-degree burns to 45 percent of her body. She was adding gasoline to the bonfire when it exploded on Sept. 28, according to BreakingAC. A cousin also was injured but is now home.  Her daughter, Angeli Hernandez, sponsored this GoFundMe page to help with medical expenses. More than $5,200 had been raised as of Wednesday, Oct. 12. Mencias faces a long recovery period that will inc…

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Man Sexually Assaulted Victim At Gunpoint In Jersey Shore Motel: Prosecutor Man Sexually Assaulted Victim At Gunpoint In Jersey Shore Motel: Prosecutor
Man Sexually Assaulted Victim At Gunpoint In Jersey Shore Motel: Prosecutor A 31-year-old Monmouth County man has been indicted in connection with a sexual assault in a motel room, authorities said. Kareem Lee, of Keyport, was charged with armed robbery, aggravated sexual assault and weapons offenses, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago. Shortly after 2:30 p.m. on July 21, members of the Tinton Falls Police Department were dispatched to a motel on Route 33 in Tinton Falls. The victim told police that she had been sexually assaulted at gunpoint by a man who had entered her room, Santiago said. An investigatio…

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Officer Struck By Pickup At Crash Scene In Atlantic City Officer Struck By Pickup At Crash Scene In Atlantic City
Officer Struck By Pickup At Crash Scene In Atlantic City An Atlantic City police officer was struck by the driver of a pickup truck as the officer directed traffic at a crash scene, authorities said. On Sunday, Oct.. 9 at 10:46 p.m., Atlantic City Police Department patrol officers and the Atlantic City Fire Department were dispatched to the outbound lanes of Route 30 regarding a vehicle that ran off the roadway and into the marsh.  The occupants of the vehicle were able to exit their car unharmed.  Officer Joseph Kelly Jr. was assisting with traffic control and setting up road flares when he was suddenly and unexpectedly struck by a 20…

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Construction Company Co-Owner Sentenced In South Jersey Tax Evasion, Theft Case Construction Company Co-Owner Sentenced In South Jersey Tax Evasion, Theft Case
Construction Company Co-Owner Sentenced In South Jersey Tax Evasion, Theft Case A 67-year-old Atlantic County man was sentenced to five years probation in connection with theft and tax evasion at a family-owned construction company. Pat L. Christopher, of Hammonton, was a former co-owner of the Christopher Construction Company, LLC. The victims, Dennis and Robert Christopher, were also co-owners of the business and the defendant’s brothers. They still maintain possession and control of Christopher Construction Company, LLC. An investigation conducted by the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office, Financial Crimes Unit, specifically by Detective Kimberly McColligan, revea…

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Multiple Shootings Leave 1 Victim Hospitalized On Jersey Shore Multiple Shootings Leave 1 Victim Hospitalized On Jersey Shore
Multiple Shootings Leave 1 Victim Hospitalized On Jersey Shore Three separate shooting incidents that took place within nine hours of each other have left one victim hospitalized, authorities said. At approximately 2:45 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 10, members of the Long Branch Police Department responded to shots fired at the intersection of Halberton Place and North 5th Ave. Upon arrival, it was discovered that a home in that location had been struck by multiple rounds of gunfire, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago. Approximately seven hours later, shortly after 9:45 p.m. on Monday night, West Long Br…

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Home Depot Double Stabbing Nets Two Arrests In Central Jersey Home Depot Double Stabbing Nets Two Arrests In Central Jersey
Home Depot Double Stabbing Nets Two Arrests In Central Jersey Two people have been arrested in connection with a pair of stabbings in a Home Depot parking lot over the weekend in Central Jersey, authorities said. James Romer, 18, and a 17-year-old boy were charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, and weapons offenses, according to South Brunswick police. On Saturday, Oct. 8, at approximately 7:50 p.m., the South Brunswick Police Department received a call from a man seeking medical assistance at the Home Depot, located at 4095 Route 1. Patrol Officer Tyler Harpster located the victim, who was found to have suffered multiple stab wounds. The…

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