John Gray

Albany

John is an Emmy Award winning author of the novel ‘Manchester Christmas’ & several children's books. His newest novel ‘Chasing Manhattan’ is out in August.

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Mother and son graduate together at SUNY Schenectady

2 weeks ago | news10.com | Courtney Ward |John Gray

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Thursday was graduation day at SUNY Schenectady, and one pair that crossed the stage has something in common. While parents are normally in the audience clapping and taking pictures, one local mom decided to join her son on stage for the special occasion. There was no shortage of pride at SUNY Schenectady as the Class of 2025 crossed the stage. Two of the graduates know each other very well — they’re mother and son.
Police release videotaped confession in Baby Moses case

2 weeks ago | news10.com | Courtney Ward |John Gray

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Detectives never gave up solving the case of a baby’s remains found in September 1997 under the Moses Statue in in Albany’s Washington Park. DNA evidence eventually led them to Keri Mazzuca. Police released the September 2024 videotaped questioning of Mazzuca this week. Albany detectives asked for her help to solve a mystery. They told her that DNA testing on the baby’s remains was connected to her family.
Through coffee, Troy students fund education costs for Guatemalan girls

1 month ago | news10.com | John Gray

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — What difference can a few students make in changing the world? In the case of some middle school students in Troy, a lot. Spanish teachers Bruce Chase and Christine Baseel don’t just teach their students a new language, they also share with them the life and experiences of children their age in other countries.
Missing donkey in Berkshire County sparks frantic search effort

1 month ago | news10.com | Courtney Ward |John Gray

LANESBOROUGH, Mass. (NEWS10) — When a child goes missing, police issue an AMBER Alert. But what happens when a donkey has an encounter with a bear and takes a hike off the farm? In Berkshire County, you get down and dirty and go looking for Murty. On a normally quiet farm in Lanesborough, you’ll find lots of animals that are much more than that.
Local teen hatches scheme to get date for prom

1 month ago | news10.com | John Gray

LENOX, Mass. (NEWS10) — Keaghan Kline and Vincent Dragonetti have only been dating for a couple of weeks. But Vincent decided to take the relationship to a different level. He wanted to ask her to the junior prom. The Lenox High School senior enlisted the help of the school’s trusty SRO, (school resource officer), William Colvin. Colvin is also a Lenox police officer. “He wanted to ask Keaghan to go to the prom, but he wanted to do it in a kind of special different way,” said Colvin.
What is Elon Musk's goal?

Mar 5, 2025 | rgj.com | John Gray

As I watch the world’s richest, most deeply interest-conflicted man gleefully slash the federal workforce and watch the predicted unintended and intended casualties mount, I am reminded of the Hippocratic Oath in medicine: “First, do no harm.” In medical school we learn very early that to heal our patients, first we must not make them worse. With a philosophy of maximum muzzle velocity, Elon Musk’s tool is not a healing scalpel but a damaging chainsaw. In just over six weeks since Jan.
NY Courts hiring court reporters starting at $77K

Feb 28, 2025 | news10.com | John Gray |Sara Rizzo

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Shannon Hostash wants you to take a good look around next time you watch a trial on TV. Besides the judge, jury, lawyers and the rest, there’s an unsung hero taking down every word: the court reporter. “I think it’s the best career you’ve never heard of,” said Hotash.
John Gray: The Kitchen Table

Feb 24, 2025 | crlmag.com | John Gray

It was at a bend in the road that a small sign reading “Estate Sale Today” jutted out from the snow.Emma and Levi were six months married and about to buy a home. Aside from appliances, houses usually come empty, so the newlyweds would need to fill it. Levi immediately put the directional on and pulled into the long, circular driveway ofthe house hosting the sale. It was early, so most of the furniture was still available. White stickers with red marker trumpeted each item’s price.
Empire State Weekly: Department of Justice eyes New York

Feb 14, 2025 | news10.com | John Gray |Jamie DeLine

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) — The Department of Justice taking focus on New York City and New York State. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announcing they were dropping the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Then later in the week announcing a lawsuit against New York State regarding its Green Light law. This week on Empire State Weekly, we sit down with attorney Paul DerOhannesian to discuss what these moves could mean for the state.
Before You Go: Holiday Magic

Dec 16, 2024 | crlmag.com | John Gray

Need a refill, hon?”Gulliver Gantry was staring into his empty cup, oblivious to the waitress waiting patiently with coffee pot in hand. A lifelong bachelor, Gulliver was usually more gregarious, but on holidays like this one, Christmas Eve, he was a darker shade of melancholy. His only solace: being among people and enjoying a slice of pie at the local diner. “I’m sorry,” he said. “I was lost there for a bit. Thinking of my sister.”“Your sister?” the waitress asked as she refilled his cup.