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Jon Craig

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jon.craig@dailyvoice.com

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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

Traffic

Crash Reported On Route 29 In Trenton (Updated) A crash was reported in Trenton, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 3 p.m. on Friday, May 10 on Route 29 northbound near Route 129, according to the NJDOT. One left lane of two lanes was closed, 511nj.org reported. There were no injuries, according to a Trenton police spokeswoman.

05/10/2024

Obituaries

Williamstown's Michael Ormsby, Collected Toys, 50 Michael P. Ormsby, of Williamstown, died on Sunday, May 5, according to an obituary published by Farnelli Funeral Home. He was 50 years old. The Camden native was raised in Williamstown. For many years, Michael worked for his family's lawn equipment business, his obituary said. In his spare time, he enjoyed spending time with his family and trading and selling toy collectibles, his obit said. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Sunday, May 12 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Farnelli Funeral Home, 504 N. Main St. in Williamstown, where a time of sharing will be held at 3 p…

05/10/2024

Traffic

Tractor-Trailer Crash Closes Route 206 In South Jersey (Updated) A tractor-trailer collided with two cars on Route 206 closing all lanes in Burlington County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 11:30 a.m. on Friday, May 10 at Flyatt Road in Tabernacle Township, according to New Jersey State Police. There were minor injuries reported. The crash remains under investigation. All lanes were closed and detoured northbound, 511nj.org reported earlier. All lanes were closed southbound, the NJDOT site said.

05/10/2024

Obituaries

Camden Native Tasha Rivera, Loving Grandmother, 49 Tasha M. Rivera, a native of Camden, died on May 2, according to an obituary published by Caruso, Falco & Leonard Funeral Home. She was 49 years old. Tasha or ’Tash’ was an avid NY Giants fan who enjoyed listening to her slow jams or salsa music while she cooked, her obituary said. Tash enjoyed shopping, traveling, bowling and eating seafood. "She would light up a room with her infectious laugh or jokes consisting of words she made up," her obit said. Tasha cherished time spent with her family, especially her four grandchildren. "She will be remembered for always speaking…

05/10/2024

Traffic

Truck Veers Off I-287 In South Plainfield (Updated) A vehicle veered off of Interstate 287 in Central Jersey, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 7:30 a.m. on Friday, May 10 northbound near Exit 4 (Durham Road) in South Plainfield, according to New Jersey State Police. Troopers responded to a motorist aid, said Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron, a State Police spokesman. Upon the trooper’s arrival, a Freightliner box truck ran off the road and into a ditch, he said. There were no injuries reported, Lebron said. Two right lanes of three lanes were closed causing traffic delays, 511nj.org reported.

05/10/2024

Traffic

Crash With Injuries Delays Traffic On I-295 (Updated) A crash with injuries was causing delays on Interstate 295 in Camden County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 4:10 p.m. on I-295 northbound near Exit 32 (Haddonfield Berlin Road) In Cherry Hill Township, NJDOT reported. Based on a preliminary investigation, two vehicles collided, according to New Jersey State Police. One of the drivers sustained minor injuries and was taken to an area hospital, State Police said. The crash remains under investigation. One left lane of three lanes was closed, according to 511nj.org.

05/09/2024

Obituaries

South Jersey's Joseph J. McCarty, Former Electrician, 50 Joseph J. McCarty of Pittsgrove Township and formerly of Pennsauken, died on Sunday, May 5, according to an obituary published by Inglesby Funeral Home. He was 50 years old. "Joe grew up as a tinkerer and knew at a very early age that he wanted to be an electrician," his obituary said. He went to Camden County Vo-Tech and then did his apprenticeship with Local 98. He was a journeyman with 98 until his illness sidetracked him, his obit said. Joe loved to mosey around the Berlin Mart and many flea markets on the weekends with his son, Joey. "They enjoyed mart pretzels, che…

05/09/2024

Traffic

Crash With Injuries Reported On Route 30 In Collngswood (Developing) There was a crash with injuries reported on Route 30 in Camden County, authorities said. The crash occurred before 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 9 westbound near Park Avenue (Route 606) in Collingswood, NJDOT reported. Two left lanes of three lanes were closed, according to 511nj.org. Check back for updates

05/09/2024

Obituaries

Bridgeton's Angel Alicea Jr., 46, Killed In Motorcycle Crash Funeral services are on Friday, May 10 for Angel L. Alicea Jr. of Bridgeton who died on May 1, according to an obituary published by DeMarco-Luisi Funeral Home. Angel, who was 46 years old and a grandfather, was killed in a motorcycle crash in Upper Deerfield Township, as reported by Daily Voice. "His passing leaves a void in our hearts and a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories," his obituary said. Angel was known as a hard worker, dedicated to providing for his family and building a better future, his obit said, adding: "He found joy in simple pleasures like fishing in …

05/09/2024

Traffic

Crash Delays Traffic On Route 1 In Mercer County (Developing) A crash was delaying traffic on Route 1 in Mercer County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 9 southbound near Washington Road in West Windsor Township, according to the NJDOT. The right shoulder was closed, 511nj.org reported. Check back for updates

05/09/2024

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