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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

Police & Fire
Pedestrian Struck Outside Of Central NJ Firehouse Dies Pedestrian Struck Outside Of Central NJ Firehouse Dies
Pedestrian Struck Outside Of Central NJ Firehouse Dies The pedestrian struck by a car earlier this month in Middlesex County has died, authorities said. Keith Butterfield, 66, passed away at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick on Monday evening. At 8:11 a.m. on Nov. 8, South Brunswick police responded to a pedestrian struck on New Road near the Kendall Park Fire House.  Patrol officers found Butterfield injured on the roadway, along with a 2019 Toyota pickup truck and its 76-year-old driver, a Princeton Junction man. The pedestrian was transported to the hospital,  where he has listed in critical but stable cond…

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Police & Fire
Authorities ID 39-Year-Old Man Shot, Killed In Trenton Authorities ID 39-Year-Old Man Shot, Killed In Trenton
Authorities ID 39-Year-Old Man Shot, Killed In Trenton Authorities have identified the man shot and killed in Trenton. The victim in yesterday’s homicide on St. Joe’s Avenue in Trenton has been identified as David Johnson, 39, of Trenton, according to the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office. At approximately 5:25 p.m. on Wednesday, Trenton police received a Shot Spotter activation for the 300 block of St. Joe’s Avenue. Upon arrival, officers found Johnson suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.  The victim was transported to Capital Health Regional Medical Center and pronounced dead a short time later. No arrests have been made and the in…

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News
Atlantic City Fugitive Wanted In Home Invasion Robbery Arrested In Florida Atlantic City Fugitive Wanted In Home Invasion Robbery Arrested In Florida
Atlantic City Fugitive Wanted In Home Invasion Robbery Arrested In Florida A 19-year-old suspect in a shooting last month has been arrested in Florida, authorities said.  Richard Ortiz of Orlando, FL. has been charged with robbery, burglary, theft, aggravated assault, conspiracy and several weapons offenses, according to a spokesman for the Atlantic City Police Department. A home invasion robbery in October resulted in a 22-year-old woman being wounded by gunfire, police said. An investigation by detectives of the Violent Crimes Unit identified Ortiz as one of the two involved suspects resulting in the filing of criminal charges. Ortiz was arrested on …

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Support Surges For Families Of South Jersey Boaters Presumed Drowned Support Surges For Families Of South Jersey Boaters Presumed Drowned
Support Surges For Families Of South Jersey Boaters Presumed Drowned Community support is growing for the Deptford families of two boaters who have been missing since their boat capsized last weekend on the Delaware River. Brian Palangi, 26, and Joseph McLaughlin, 24, were out on a boat with a friend when it capsized in West Deptford Saturday. The friend was rescued by bystanders, but McLaughlin and Palangi's bodies had yet to be recovered as of Wednesday. Two GoFundMe pages were launched to help their families. "Joey is somebody who loves to ride anything with a motor, squeeze every drop out of life, and most of all, he’s somebody who loves nothing more th…

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Obituaries
Former EMT Cheryl Ritchie Robinson Of Cinnaminson Dies, 45 Former EMT Cheryl Ritchie Robinson Of Cinnaminson Dies, 45
Former EMT Cheryl Ritchie Robinson Of Cinnaminson Dies, 45 Cheryl L. Robinson of Cinnaminson died on Oct. 30. She was 45 years old. A Magnolia native, Cheryl worked and volunteered as an EMT before a 19-year battle with epilepsy, her obituary says. She is survived by her daughter, Candice Robinson; her fiancé, Kayla of Maple Shade; her brothers, Russell J. Ritchie, (Renee), William J. Ritchie, and Martin H. Ritchie; her sister, Kathleen A. Porch & her fiancé Steve; her grandchildren, Ronald P. Baldwin, Jr., Izabella Hettel and Destiny Robinson. Also survived by her great nieces & nephews Aubrie, Jace, Jaylin, Diandre, Syrina and Amel…

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Obituaries
Nicholas Reed, 34, Worked As Accountant, Chef Nicholas Reed, 34, Worked As Accountant, Chef
Nicholas Reed, 34, Worked As Accountant, Chef Nicholas Matthew Reed, 34, of Asbury Park, died Thursday in Trenton.  He worked as an accountant as well as a chef, his obituary says.  He was born in Red Bank in 1987 and grew up in Marlboro.  He earned a Master's Degree in Business from Rutgers University. In addition to his work as an accountant, he was a chef for Mogo. Nicholas enjoyed music, history, soccer, swimming, walking and spending time with friends and family. He will be remembered for his beautiful smile and kind heart.  Surviving are his mother, Kathy Reed; two sisters, Madison Reed and Mackenzie Cooled…

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Obituaries
Robert Clarkin, 52, Longtime Brick Plumber Enjoyed Kayaking Robert Clarkin, 52, Longtime Brick Plumber Enjoyed Kayaking
Robert Clarkin, 52, Longtime Brick Plumber Enjoyed Kayaking Robert V. Clarkin of Brick, a lifelong plumber who enjoyed kayaking, died on Oct. 18. He was 52. Mr. Clarkin was born in Levittown, Pennsylvania, but spent most of his life in Brick, his obituary says.  He worked as a plumber for 35 years.  Robert enjoyed helping others and was always there when someone needed him. In his free time, he enjoyed kayaking and spending time with his family. He is predeceased by his parents, Vincent and Marilyn Clarkin. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Audrey Clarkin; daughter, Jillian Clarkin; brothers, Jim Clarkin and his wife Renee, Ed Cla…

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Schools
Wall High School Athletic Director Joins 3 Coaches On Leave Amid Hazing Scandal: Report Wall High School Athletic Director Joins 3 Coaches On Leave Amid Hazing Scandal: Report
Wall High School Athletic Director Joins 3 Coaches On Leave Amid Hazing Scandal: Report A fourth employee at Wall School District has been suspended in the wake of the high school's football team hazing scandal, NJ Advance Media reports. Athletic Director Tom Ridoux joined the other three coaches on administrative leave Tuesday, said the outlet, which was the first to report the story exclusively.  It was unclear if Ridoux’s leave is paid or unpaid. The Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office announced earlier that day it would be taking the lead on both investigations related to the hazing scandal and alleged sexual assaults among juveniles. Click here for more from NJ Adv…

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News
Toms River Man, 28, Killed In Crash Inspired Others As A 'Fitness Fanatic,' 'Tree Lover' Toms River Man, 28, Killed In Crash Inspired Others As A 'Fitness Fanatic,' 'Tree Lover'
Toms River Man, 28, Killed In Crash Inspired Others As A 'Fitness Fanatic,' 'Tree Lover' A Toms River man killed in a single-vehicle crash is remembered by friends and family as a maverick, inspirational fitness fanatic and tree lover. Kishon Richards, 28, was a certified personal trainer and arborist who inspired others with his dedication to staying healthy, according to his obituary.  A GoFundMe page has been created for Richards, who died of injuries from a crash earlier this month. Justin Butler, who organized the GoFundMe campaign, wrote, "Kishon Richards was a one of a kind person who touched every life he met. Despite the numerous obstacles he faced he overca…

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Ex-Long Branch Police Officer Admits Having Basement Meth Lab: Prosecutor Ex-Long Branch Police Officer Admits Having Basement Meth Lab: Prosecutor
Ex-Long Branch Police Officer Admits Having Basement Meth Lab: Prosecutor A former Long Branch police officer admitted making methamphetamine at his home, authorities said. Christopher Walls, 40, was arrested in May during a domestic dispute, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey announced. He pleaded guilty on Tuesday before Monmouth County Superior Court Judge Jill G. O’Malley to charges of causing a risk of widespread injury and manufacturing a controlled dangerous substance, Linskey said. Walls received a plea-bargained sentence of 10 years in New Jersey state prison. As part of his plea, Walls -- who is a former Long Branch …

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