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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Articles

Missing donkey in Berkshire County sparks frantic search effort

1 day 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.
What is Elon Musk's goal?

1 month ago | 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

1 month ago | 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

1 month ago | 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

2 months ago | 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.
From Albany to Broadway to the big screen: One-on-one with the author of ‘Wicked’

Nov 23, 2024 | yourerie.com | Courtney Ward |John Gray

BOSTON (NEWS10) — While people rush to movie theaters all over the country to see “Wicked,” many don’t realize the man behind the Wicked Witch of the West is author Gregory Maguire. He told NEWS10, when it comes to Albany, there’s no place like home. “I think I began to want to be a writer when I was four or five,” he recalled.
From Albany to Broadway to the big screen: One-on-one with the author of ‘Wicked’

Nov 21, 2024 | news10.com | Courtney Ward |John Gray

BOSTON (NEWS10) — While people rush to movie theaters all over the country to see “Wicked,” many don’t realize the man behind the Wicked Witch of the West is author Gregory Maguire. He told NEWS10, when it comes to Albany, there’s no place like home. “I think I began to want to be a writer when I was four or five,” he recalled.
Before You Go: Shooting Your Shot

Nov 4, 2024 | crlmag.com | John Gray

When we are little, people encourage us to dream. Whether we want to play center field for the New York Yankees or be a princess in a castle surrounded by dragons, the sky is the limit. Then we grow up. Fantasies are replaced by necessities and paying the rent takes precedence over flights of fancy. It’s no one’s fault that the dreams die; we chalk it up to life.
Before You Go: The Power of Believing

Aug 19, 2024 | crlmag.com | John Gray

Henry Hollingsworth was grounded again, locked in his bedroom. It was summer and he should have been out chasing girls and sunsets, but the 15-year-old skipped his summer school classes three days in a row, so now he was a prisoner in his own home. His window looked down on a small pond where every morning at precisely 8am the same older man in a white bucket hat plopped down on a bench with a cup of coffee, a hard roll and his fishing pole.