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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

Obituaries
Evelyn Renee Galarza, Nurse From Willingboro, 55 Evelyn Renee Galarza, Nurse From Willingboro, 55
Evelyn Renee Galarza, Nurse From Willingboro, 55 Evelyn Renee Galarza, of Willingboro, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on April 5, according to an obituary published by Pennchief Chapels. She was 55 years old. Evelyn Renee worked as a registered nurse at Vitrua Memorial Hospital, her obit said. For nearly 17 years, Evelyn Renee was a tireless caregiver. "Evelyn Renee has touched and positively affected so many lives," her obituary said. Click here to read Evelyn Renee Galarza's complete obituary.

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Obituaries
Frederick William Webb, Of Haddonfield, Died Unexpectedly, 43 Frederick William Webb, Of Haddonfield, Died Unexpectedly, 43
Frederick William Webb, Of Haddonfield, Died Unexpectedly, 43 Frederick William Webb, of Haddonfield, died unexpectedly on March 28, according to an obituary published by Mathis Funeral Home. He was 43 years old. Frederick was a very funny jokester with what was described as a special laugh, his obituary said. Frederick was also very well-traveled. "But his favorite place to visit was New York City, where he just enjoyed leisurely walking around the city," his obit said. He loved golf and enjoyed collecting coins in his spare time.  "But above all, he cherished the time spent with friends and family and will be deeply missed by those he leaves…

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Obituaries
Painter Brian David Halbach Tabernacle Dies, 52 Painter Brian David Halbach Tabernacle Dies, 52
Painter Brian David Halbach Tabernacle Dies, 52 Brian David Halbach, of Tabernacle, died peacefully with his family by his side on March 30, according to an obituary published by Mathis Funeral Home. He was 52 years old. He was a painter by trade, and worked his entire life for the family painting business started by his father over 50 years ago, his obit said. He was an avid Eagles fan, and enjoyed spending time with his friends, playing pool, horseshoes, golfing, and fishing, according to his obit.  "Most of all he loved to spend time with his family," his obit said. "He was a devoted husband and father who loved his family uncon…

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Police & Fire
82-Year-Old Man Heard Wife Scream After Accidental Deadly Shooting In Edison Home: Cops 82-Year-Old Man Heard Wife Scream After Accidental Deadly Shooting In Edison Home: Cops
82-Year-Old Man Heard Wife Scream After Accidental Deadly Shooting In Edison Home: Cops An 82-year-old man is believed to have accidentally shot and killed his wife in Edison. Robert Novak was in a room on the first floor of the Glencourt Avenue home he shared with his 76-year-old wife, Patricia Novak, when he tried to clear one of his registered guns around 2:10 p.m. Friday, April 5, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone said. The weapon discharged into the basement of the home, striking Patricia, whom Robert heard scream, Ciccone said. Novak went to check on his wife and learned he'd accidentally shot her, and called 9-1-1, according to the prosecutor. Patricia w…

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Traffic
Crash With Injuries Jams I-287 Crash With Injuries Jams I-287
Crash With Injuries Jams I-287 A crash with injuries jammed up traffic on Interstate 287, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 2:25 p.m. on Monday, April 8 northbound near Exit 2 in Metuchen Township, according to New Jersey State Police. Two lanes were closed to traffic, 511nj.org reported. Based on a preliminary investigation, a Honda SUV and GMC pickup were traveling northbound on I-287. In the area of milepost 2, the GMC collided with the rear of the Honda, State Police said. The driver of the Honda sustained minor injuries, police said. The accident remains under investigation and there is no additional …

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Traffic
Crash With Injuries Reported In Trenton (DEVELOPING) Crash With Injuries Reported In Trenton (DEVELOPING)
Crash With Injuries Reported In Trenton (Developing) There was a crash with injuries in Trenton, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 1:50 p.m. on Monday, April 8 on Route 29 northbound near Lalor Street, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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News
WINNER: Jersey Cash 5 Lottery Player Takes Home $100K In Camden County WINNER: Jersey Cash 5 Lottery Player Takes Home $100K In Camden County
Winner: Jersey Cash 5 Lottery Player Takes Home $100K In Camden County One lucky ticket matched all five numbers drawn winning the $100,000 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot from the Sunday, April 7, drawing.  The winning numbers were: 08, 13, 18, 27 and 42 and the XTRA number was: 03. The retailer will receive a bonus check for $2,000 for the winning ticket sold.  The winning ticket was sold at Kwick Mart, 328 Whitehorse Pike, Clementon in Camden County.

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WINNERS: Jersey Cash 5 Players Split $100K In Middlesex County WINNERS: Jersey Cash 5 Players Split $100K In Middlesex County
Winners: Jersey Cash 5 Players Split $100K In Middlesex County Two lucky tickets matched all five numbers drawn splitting the $100,000 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot from the Saturday, April 6, drawing. Each ticket is worth $50,000.  The winning numbers were: 09, 10, 21, 29 and 31 and the XTRA number was: 04.  The retailers will receive a bonus check for $2,000 for each winning ticket sold.  Those tickets were sold at the following locations: Middlesex County: Iselin Mini Mart, 214A Worth St., Iselin; and, Middlesex County: Stelton Liquor, 1353 Stelton Rd., Piscataway.

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WINNER: Jersey Cash 5 Lottery Player Takes Home $915K WINNER: Jersey Cash 5 Lottery Player Takes Home $915K
Winner: Jersey Cash 5 Lottery Player Takes Home $915K One lucky ticket matched all five numbers drawn winning the $915,034 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot on Friday, April 5, according to state Lottery officials. The winning numbers were: 10, 17, 26, 29 and 34 and the XTRA number was: 03.  The retailer will receive a bonus check for $2,000 for the winning ticket sold.  The winning ticket was sold at Wawa #8361, 1911 Taylor Lane, Cinnaminson in Burlington County.

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Police & Fire
Man Airlifted From South Jersey Fire: NJSP Man Airlifted From South Jersey Fire: NJSP
Man Airlifted From South Jersey Fire: Njsp A 56-year-old man from Cumberland County had to be airlifted to a hospital after a fire, authorities said. The fire burned a camper and a detached garage in Hopewell Township on Sunday, April 7, according to New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron. Troopers responded to a residence on Barretts Run Road at about 9:20 p.m. and found the structures in the backyard of the property on fire, Lebron said. The man, from Bridgeton, suffered "moderate injuries," Lebron said. No other details were available. The cause the fire remains under investigation.

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