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Clip: ‘Troy boy’ reflects on Iwo Jima, looks ahead

A Memorial Day feature about a former Navy Seabee who served in World War II and fought in the battle of Iwo Jima. Utilized in-person interview, journals and military documents.

George Jacques with a portrait of himself (center) and his sons who also served Ron in the Army (l) and Les in the Coast Guard. [...]

Clips: Ongoing coverage of Troy Housing Authority scandal

Gained experience utilizing both leaked and FOIL documents, as well as navigating union and employment contracts and anonymous sources.

Ex-THA head showed for work after termination

TROY — Former Troy Housing Authority Executive Secretary William Meissner was told to leave the THA offices Thursday after he showed up for work one day after being terminated [...]

Clips: Ongoing coverage of the sale of the Uncle Sam Parking Garage

This story was particularly interesting for me because it was one of my first real tests dealing with the extremely partisan politics in Troy as well as an experience in the necessity of fact-checking and going beyond the press release.

Parking garage deal back on the table

TROY — A new deal for the sale of the [...]