Walter Smith Randolph @WalterReports Twitter profile

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Walter Smith Randolph

6 months

First day! So excited to start as Investigative Executive Producer at @CBSNewYork . Really a dream come true for this kid from Queens.

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Walter Smith Randolph

@WalterReports

4 years

We’ve decided on forever and even that isn’t long enough.

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@WalterReports

5 years

Sunrise shows just how bad the damage is here in Dayton. An entire strip mall in Northridge is gone. @Local12 @ABC22FOX45

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“Happy is the man who finds a true friend, and far happier is he who finds that true friend in his wife.” Introducing Mr. & Mrs. Randolph!

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A co-worker once said i was “too fat, too black and too lispy” to be a television reporter. 7 years later, i’ve got 2 emmy nods, a few AP awards and i’m still reporting. Follow you dreams kids, don’t let anyone tell you what you can’t do.

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@amandadeibert

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What is something you were told you could never do (or do well) that you have accomplished/are in the process of accomplishing?

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Walter Smith Randolph

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5 years

. @DanielCameronAG takes the stage at the GOP watch party in Louisville declaring victory.

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Walter Smith Randolph

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3 years

I’m so excited to join the team at Connecticut Public Broadcasting. We’re building a new investigative unit called The Accountability Project which I’ll lead as Investigative Editor for CPTV & @wnpr . Can’t wait to shine a light on all things Connecticut!

Connecticut Public

@wnpr

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@WalterReports joins as Investigative Editor, w/focus on #education , the #economy , #housing & #govt in #CT . @newmarkjschool @NABJ @apa1906NETwork

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3 years

DMX had a lot of hits but this Rudolph rendition is by far my favorite.

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2 years

A marriage that’s fit to print! Thanks to @nytimes for telling our story and putting in black and white that I was “12 years a friend.” 🤣

After ‘Mist,’ They Saw Things Differently (Gift Article)

An evening at Mist Harlem, a former restaurant and bar, propelled Walter Smith-Randolph and LeAnne Armstead’s 12-year friendship into something more.

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Walter Smith Randolph

@WalterReports

4 years

THANK YOU NABJ!!! I am honored and I promise I will not let you down.

#NABJ Headquarters ✊🏾🖊️🎙️💻 📷 🎥 📝 🔈

@NABJ

4 years

Congratulations @WalterReports -- Winner of this #NABJ Treasurer

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7 years

Sarah Huckabee Sanders Hit With Ethics Complaint Over Call for ESPN to Fire Jemele Hill

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5 years

That moment when there's rain in your face and you get a surprise guest live on TV. @Local12

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Tony Rankins from Cincinnati just got a shout out from President Trump at the State of the Union. @Local12 is watching with his wife who can’t believe it. The Army vet overcame homelessness, drug addiction and PTSD.

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6 years

Thanks Michigan: It’s my last day reporting in Michigan and at @wwmtnews . In the last nearly six years, from Flint to Kzoo, i’ve learned a lot and have made memories I won’t forget! I’m headed to Cincinnati later this week. It’s been a blast!

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9 months

The Birmingham Airport needs to cut me a check because why is my face on their homepage?! #NABJ23

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3 years

The best goodbye cake ever. I think @Kyle_Inskeep is going to miss me. 🤣🤣

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Walter Smith Randolph

@WalterReports

2 years

If you’re wondering if Alex Jones has learned his lesson:

The Recount

@therecount

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Alex Jones responds to owing around $1B in damages to Sandy Hook families by shamelessly asking for donations to fund InfoWars: "They want to ... scare us away from questioning Uvalde ... or Parkland ... We're not scared, and we're not going away, and we're not going to stop."

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4 years

I’ve been saying @Kyle_Inskeep is a hot mess for years. Glad everyone else has caught on! 🤣🤣🤣

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@WalterReports

3 years

Stop scrolling and read this. It’s beautiful @alexi 😭

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@people

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Reporter Forgoes Covering President as Romance Blossoms with Biden Aide Battling Cancer: ‘Didn’t Think Twice’

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5 years

Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley endorses Buttigieg for Democratic nomination for president

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Walter Smith Randolph

@WalterReports

4 years

JUST IN: Cincinnati Police have arrested the man behind a now viral video that shows a large crowd partying outside despite @GovMikeDeWine ’s stay at home order. The video shows people gambling and drinking in public. CPD says they will enforce the governor’s order. @local12

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Walter Smith Randolph

@WalterReports

4 years

Conflicted. Last night I had bottles thrown at me. Today I was called a house negro. 🤷🏽‍♂️ Really just trying to show people what’s happening in the world.

Emily Linnert

@emilylinnert

4 years

🗣🗣🗣 Journalists, how are you?

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5 years

This was the scene inside Kenwood Towne Centre tonight. Shoppers describe chaos after two large fights broke out. At least two stores closed early tonight. @Local12 (video provided by viewer)

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@WalterReports

3 years

👀This is interesting. A bill has been introduced into the Ohio legislature that would ban non-competes in the broadcasting industry.

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@WalterReports

9 months

What a beautiful tribute to Elise Finch at #NABJ23 . @CBSNews @CBSNewYork

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@WalterReports

8 years

Tyler Smith, a senior at Mattawan HS was killed at the Seelye Kia along with his father Richard last nigh @wwmtnews

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4 years

This morning, my 101-year-old future grandmother-in-law cast her ballot in Brooklyn, NY. Her first election was in 1940! #Vote2020

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@WalterReports

1 year

So sad to hear about the death of Conn. State Rep. Quentin Williams. We spoke with him earlier this year about evictions and housing on @wherewelive . He was passionate and clearly cared about his community.

'We're in shock': Conn. state Rep. Quentin Williams dies in early morning hours following inaugur...

State Rep. Quentin Williams was killed early Thursday morning after his car was hit by a wrong-way driver, just hours after he was sworn in to his third term.

www.ctpublic.org

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@WalterReports

3 years

TV news crews are increasingly threatened with violence on the job. Now there's a proposed bill that would make it a federal crime to “intentionally intimidate” or cause bodily harm to a journalist while reporting the news.

TV news crews are increasingly threatened with violence on the job

Gunfire, muggings and assaults have prompted TV stations to take up new safety measures: “There’s a lot of anger out there.”

www.washingtonpost.com

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Walter Smith Randolph

@WalterReports

4 years

Cincinnati Enquirer reporter detained by police. Has credential around his neck.

Nick Swartsell

@nswartsell

4 years

Police grabbing media. I was grabbed by my bandana from behind and pulled into a group of officers as they approached me. An enquirer reporter just hauled off.

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Local 12 announces new station anchor team. Congrats ⁦ @paulatoti ⁩ & ⁦ @Kyle_Inskeep ⁩ 🎉

Local 12 announces new station anchor team

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Local 12 has named longtime reporter/anchor Paula Toti and anchor Kyle Inskeep as evening co-anchors for the station’s primary evening newscasts effective immediately. “We...

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@WalterReports

4 years

Shout out to all the essential workers like Angela from @cincinnatimetro who is @Kyle_Inskeep ’s biggest fan! @Local12

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Sooooo is his brother going to interview him? 🧐😬

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@EvanLambertTV @shomaristone Evan,

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The end of non-competes?! 👀👀

The New York Times

@nytimes

3 years

President Biden plans to issue an executive order that will encourage federal regulators to crack down on noncompete clauses. The effort is meant to improve workers’ ability to get better jobs and boost competition across the economy.

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3 years

I hope they name the baby girl Diana. 😢 #meghanharryoprah

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NABJ, voting is now open! I hope you’ll make the right choice and trust me with NABJ’s finances. I’ve been an active member of this organization for 10 years and I’m ready to lead. Check your inbox for your ballot from VoteNet. You have until August 7th to cast your ballot.

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Side note but remarkable. A documentary filmmaker just landed from NYC. Couldn’t find childcare so she her daughter is with her.

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BREAKING: Governor Mike DeWine's second COVID-19 test comes back NEGATIVE.

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Same thing happens to me when I submit my script to my Executive Producer

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3 years

Thank you to my friends at @Local12 for the fantastic send-off! You’ve made “livin’ on the air in Cincinnati” a breeze and to “dream big and fly high!”

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Cincinnati City Council member @votePASTOR is encouraging people to go home.

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This is the sad reality for many entry-level TV News jobs. I made $20k at my first job. Thankfully, I had family to lean on but many don’t. This industry needs to do better.

Matthew Cappucci

@MatthewCappucci

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This is a full time position.

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Dozens of furloughed federal employees have shown up to New Prospect Baptist Church in Cincinnati to get a free meal, a bag of groceries & a gift card from Freestone Food Bank. Furloughed workers tell me they’re grateful for the community’s help. @Local12

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I’m honored and excited to serve as programming co-chair for #NABJNAHJ2020 . This promises to be the best @NABJ convention yet. See you in DC!

#NABJ Headquarters ✊🏾🖊️🎙️💻 📷 🎥 📝 🔈

@NABJ

4 years

💪🏾Convention News: @leisarichardson & @WalterReports Named #NABJNAHJ20 Program Chairs by @Dorothy4NABJ ! Read more:

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4 years

I just wanna talk journalism and swag surf with my friends 😭😭 #NABJNAHJ20

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@BpopeTV

4 years

Simpler times. We will never take these reunions for granted again. Going to miss seeing all my #NABJ fam in person. But excited to dig into this virtual convention and the opportunities it presents! #NABJNAHJ20

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I’m so excited to serve @NABJ for another two years as Treasurer. It has been an honor and a pleasure! Thanks for putting your trust in me, NABJ family.

#NABJ Headquarters ✊🏾🖊️🎙️💻 📷 🎥 📝 🔈

@NABJ

2 years

Walter Smith Randolph ( @WalterReports ) has been re-elected Treasurer (491 votes). Randolph, Investigative Editor - Connecticut Public Broadcasting (CPTV & WNPR), Hartford, CT, was re-elected as Treasurer. Randolph served NABJ as co-chair of the Young Journalists Task Force.

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4 years

President Trump’s tweet threatning violence against Minneapolis protestors gets flagged by Twitter.

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3 years

Today’s the big day!! #LetsGetReadytoRandolph

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6 years

For those just tuning in, this is called a praise break. Shout if you must. Just don't roll through the aisles. An usher can carry you out if you need it. #ArethaHomegoing

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@WalterReports

3 years

Tell me you never watched TGIF without telling me:

LA Sports Radio

@LASportsRadio

3 years

The news didn’t realize they were hanging with Mr. Cooper 😂😂😂

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🗣NABJ! We’re just six days away from convention. Make sure you vote in our election. Search your inbox and spam folders for your ballot from VoteNet. Choose Walter for NABJ Treasurer!

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7 years

Chance is taking me to church. Stop trying to make me cry. LAWD. #grammys

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4 years

Crowd dispersed after police swarmed a car. Police showed us the gun and ammunition they found.

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This is the Rite Aide at Siebenthal & Dixie in Dayton. Side wall is completely ripped off. @Local12 @ABC22FOX45

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It’s @Angenette5 ’s first time having Popeye’s Chicken and I just had to document it. She gives it ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Just spoke to three UC students who said they barricaded themselves in the library. Said it was 30 minutes of sheer panic on campus. @Local12

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4 years

Since 1619. Happy 4th!

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@katie_honan Chelsea, Kip, Cambria

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Congrats to @NABJ ’s new President @kenlemonWSOC9 ! @kenl4president

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Protests continue to escalate in Downtown Cincinnati. We’re seeing flashbangs and the crowd continues to move.

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Hosting @TEDxCincinnati tonight at Memorial Hall. See you there!

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Michigan summers make you forget allll about winter 😍😍😍

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A lesson in knowing your worth and bossing up. 👑✊🏾

CBS Mornings

@CBSMornings

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JUST IN: Award-winning journalist @nhannahjones reveals on @CBSThisMorning she has declined the University of North Carolina's offer for tenure and will be the inaugural Knight Chair in Race and Reporting at @HowardU .

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Day two of self-quarantine working from home. Someone isn’t staying in their designated corner!

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🤣🤣🤣 . @NewsLaw1 says the wind is DISRESPECTFUL 🤣🤣

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@Kyle_Inskeep

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Me: "It looks windy out there, Angela?!" @NewsLaw1 : ".....as we say, this wind is DISRESPECTFUL!"

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Stop applying everyone, I got this!!!---->Shaq looking for 'big and sexy' guys to model his JCPenney collection

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Oprah even knows how to hook you with the tease into the commercial break. I’m tossing my lesson plan for my News Writing class. We just gon’ watch Oprah. #OprahMeghanHarry

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This was a strip mall on Dixie in Northridge. Buildings are destroyed. Subway, Little Ceasers and Family Dollar are gone. I can see insulation and smell propane from buildings. @ABC22FOX45 @Local12

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6 years

Good Morning Cincinnati!

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@WalterReports

4 years

Thanks to my alma mater @newmarkjschool for having me as alumni speaker. Congratulations to the class of 2019. Now go get ‘em!

Newmark J-School

@newmarkjschool

4 years

Alum @WalterReports , '10, congratulates #NewmarkJ19 and shares some life lessons.

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Should Ohio have an animal abuser registry? Rep. @GoBrinkman has introduced a bill that would do just that and stop convicted animal abusers from adopting more pets. Hear from him & @SPCACincinnati on @Local12 at 11.

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When it’s your girlfriend’s birthday so you turn the apartment into Club Quarantine!

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WMU basketball player Joeviair Kennedy in custody as person of interest in connection with deadly shooting. @wwmtnews

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Excited to be back in the classroom! This time teaching Broadcast News Writing at @QUJournalism 👨🏾‍🏫

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Finally made it to Connecticut but guess who just realized he left all of his suits and dress shirts at the dry cleaners in Cincinnati.

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Thanks to everyone who showed love this weekend and sent congrats! I was not expecting this personal news tweet to reach so many but it goes to show the world needs more love. Also, shout out to @caraphoto23 for her amazing photography!

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@WalterReports

4 years

We’ve decided on forever and even that isn’t long enough.

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The view from the Supreme Court tonight:

Justin Hinton

@justinhintontv

4 years

A view from the top of the steps @ABC7News

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I was today years old when I learned Little Richard sang The Magic School Bus theme song! RIP to a legend.

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Check out the @CUNY @newmarkjschool contingent at #NICAR23 ! It’s so great to see so many alum at the conference, I remember when there used to be just a few of us at these conferences . @IRE_NICAR

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I’ll never forget Officer Moira Smith. She was from my neighborhood, Queens Village. I was an altar server at her funeral and her nephew was a classmate at my high school. May her memory live on, may we always remember. #September11

Justin Brannan

@JustinBrannan

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Heroic officer Moira Smith is credited as the first to respond to the attacks on #September11 and the only female NYPD officer to die that day. She was posthumously awarded the NYPD Medal of Honor. 74th Street & 5th Avenue in #BayRidge is named in her memory.

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Who is running the iPhone News app. I've received the @CNN alert a dozen times. It says the button pusher in Hawaii was fired...who's pushing the button at CNN and the news app?!

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The 18-year old Times Square victim is from Portage, MI. Alyssa Elsman posted a boomerang video from Times Square shortly before crash.

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4 years

Excited to be teaching at @nkuedu ! Just finished my syllabus. Professor Scamdolph is back. GO NORSE!

Steve Bien-Aime

@Steve_BienAime

4 years

Excited to have @NABJ Treasurer-elect and @GreaterCincyABJ member @WalterReports of @Local12 teaching a senior-level journalism class for @nkuedu / @nku_informatics this semester!

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Excited to be chosen as a #Maynard200 fellow!

Maynard Institute for Journalism Education

@MaynardInst

1 year

PRESS RELEASE: The Maynard Institute announces 2023 journalism fellows. "We welcome another impressive class of 49 media leaders, representing diverse gender, geographic, racial and ethnic backgrounds..." - @OdetteKeeley , Maynard 200 Director.

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@vikkie Not even your Spirit.

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Tracking down this landlord was so difficult because many NYC buildings are owned by shell LLC’s. Not great for transparency. Great work by @AliBaumanTV & @TimMcNicholas @CBSNewYork

Ali Bauman

@AliBaumanTV

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This Bronx apartment building had over 100 open violations before it suddenly collapsed on Monday. Tonight we questioned the landlord about the lack of repair work. He literally ran away. @CBSNewYork