Jon Craig

Reporter

jon.craig@dailyvoice.com

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

Driver Plunges Into Schuylkill River In Philly Driver Plunges Into Schuylkill River In Philly
Driver Plunges Into Schuylkill River In Philly A car drove into the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia, authorities said. At about 3:40 a.m., an unusual incident occurred at 1273 Kelly Drive in the 22nd District. Police and fire department personnel responded to a 911 call reporting that a black four-door sedan had been seen driving into the river. The vehicle was located; however, at press time no driver or passenger had been located, police said. The investigation is active and ongoing.
SEEN HIM? 17-Year-Old Boy Reported Missing In Philly SEEN HIM? 17-Year-Old Boy Reported Missing In Philly
Seen HIM? 17-Year-Old Boy Reported Missing In Philly A 17-year-old Philadelphia boy has been missing since July 23, authorities said on Thursday, Aug. 15.  Zaire Robinson was last seen on the 5400 block of North 6th Street.   He is 5' 5", 160 lbs., brown eyes, and black hair. He likes to frequent the Lawncrest area. Anyone with any information on Zaire's whereabouts is asked to please contact Northwest Detectives at 215-686-3353
Police Sgt. Assaulted At Philly Family Gathering Police Sgt. Assaulted At Philly Family Gathering
Police Sgt. Assaulted At Philly Family Gathering A police sergeant was assaulted during a family gathering at Chickie's and Pete's in Philadelphia, authorities said. On Aug. 2, at approximately 6 p.m., Philadelphia Police responded to a report of a person screaming and a robbery alarm at Chickie’s and Pete’s, located on the 1500 block of Packer Ave. Upon arrival, officers discovered two groups involved in a physical altercation that stemmed from a family gathering. While attempting to disperse the groups, a Sergeant from the 1st District attempted to detain a male, later identified as Joseph Baldino of Philadelphia. Baldino resisted arres…
Suspect Stole Sunglasses Worth $4,487 In Bucks County: Police Suspect Stole Sunglasses Worth $4,487 In Bucks County: Police
Suspect Stole Sunglasses Worth $4,487 In Bucks County: Police A 25-year-old man from the Bronx is accused of stealing $4,487 worth of sunglasses in Bucks County, authorities said on Thursday, Aug. 15. On June 1, Warrington Police responded to Sunglass Hut for the report of a retail theft that just occurred.  Staff related a man later identified as Jonaycker DeGouveria-Suearez and a woman entered the store and proceeded to the expensive sunglass area.  DeGouveria-Suearez concealed them in a bag exited the store failing to pay for the concealed merchandise, police said. A warrant was issued for DeGouveria-Suearez’s arrest. DeGouveria-Suearez…
Bicyclist Hit Multiple Times By Gunfire From 3 Men In Philly: Police Bicyclist Hit Multiple Times By Gunfire From 3 Men In Philly: Police
Bicyclist Hit Multiple Times By Gunfire From 3 Men In Philly: Police A bicyclist was killed when three men unleashed multiple rounds of gunfire in Philadelphia, authrotieis said. On Wednesday, Aug. 14 at approximately 7 p.m., police from the 1st District responded to a call about a person with a gun at 1500 Snyder Avenue. Upon arrival, they found 25-year-old Kaishef Johnson, a resident of the 2200 block of South 22nd Street, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene by Medic 11 at 7:08 p.m. The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was riding a bicycle on the 1500 block of Snyder Avenue when three unkno…
PA School Board Member Asked To Resign After Lewd Remarks About VP Harris PA School Board Member Asked To Resign After Lewd Remarks About VP Harris
PA School Board Member Asked To Resign After Lewd Remarks About VP Harris A school board member in Montgomery County is being asked by some parents to resign after making disparaging remarks about Vice President Kamala Harris. Souderton Area School Board Member William Formica is accused of writing on social media that Kamala Harris performed a sex act in response to a question about the vice president's political accomplishments. Parents and teachers have criticized Formica’s post as sexist and misogynistic, and say the Republican has a history of making offensive comments, including around LGBTQ issues. A petition is circulating asking Formica to resign. …
'Non-Verbal' Adult Goes Missing In Pennsylvania, Police Say 'Non-Verbal' Adult Goes Missing In Pennsylvania, Police Say
'Non-Verbal' Adult Goes Missing In Pennsylvania, Police Say A non-verbal adult at high risk of being victimized has gone missing in Philadelphia, authorities announced on Thursday, Aug. 15. Woodley, also known as Qwan, is 41 years old and a resident of the Resources for Human Development program. He was last seen at about 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 7. He is approximately 5’4” tall and weighs 163 lbs. He has black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a royal blue shirt, grey pajamas and sweatpants, and Crocs and carrying a black bookbag, and Walmart and Target bags. He has been recently sighted near Rising Sun Plaza, Olney Plaza, Bridge/Pratt…
WINNER: Powerball Lottery Player Takes Home $100K In Camden County WINNER: Powerball Lottery Player Takes Home $100K In Camden County
Winner: Powerball Lottery Player Takes Home $100K In Camden County One lucky Powerball lottery player in South Jersey won $100,000 in the Wednesday, Aug. 14 drawing. The winning numbers for Wednesday night's drawing were 8, 9, 23, 29, 62, and the Powerball is 13. The Power Play was 2X. The winning Powerball ticket was sold at As Laurel Spring C-Store Inc., 1280 Chews Landing Road in Laurel Springs in Camden County.
Pedestrian, 24, Struck, Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Philly Pedestrian, 24, Struck, Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Philly
Pedestrian, 24, Struck, Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Philly A 24-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver overnight in Philadelphia, authorities said. Tahtiana Diggs from the 5000 block of F Street, was struck by a gray Kia traveling on Front Street at about 3:40 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, Philadelphia police said. The Kia left the scene but later showed up at police headquarters and is cooperating with police, they said. The woman was transported by Medic 29 to Temple Hospital, where she was pronounced deceased at 4:23 a.m.  Police are still looking for a pickup truck that was near the crash scene. If anyone has inform…
Tractor-Trailer Driver Killed In Fiery Carbon County Crash Tractor-Trailer Driver Killed In Fiery Carbon County Crash
Tractor-Trailer Driver Killed In Fiery Carbon County Crash A truck driver was killed and his passenger injured in a fiery tractor-trailer crash on Interstate 80 in Carbon County, authorities said. The crash happened around 3:40 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14 in Kidder Township near mile marker 279, according to Pennsylvania State Police. The tractor-trailer was traveling west when it veered to the left leaving the highway. The tractor-trailer struck a tree and came to rest in the center median of I-80. The driver, who was not identified, was pronounced dead at the scene. The truck became engulfed in flames. The passenger, 32-year-old Maftuna Nigma…
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