WXXI News
For decades, journalist Gary Craig has covered crimes, trials, and many tragedies — always finding the humanity in his stories. Craig has decided to retire from the Democrat & Chronicle, and his colleagues in Rochester know what a huge loss this is for local reporting.
He joins us to discuss his career, his favorite stories, and how he hopes his paper — and his industry — can survive into the future.
In studio:
- Gary Craig, public safety and criminal justice reporter for the Democrat & Chronicle, member of the Newspaper Guild of Rochester, and author of "Seven Million" and co-author of "The Prison Guard's Daughter"
- Justin Murphy, author and former Democrat & Chronicle education reporter
- Brian Sharp, investigations and enterprise editor for WXXI News
- Max Schulte, photojournalist for WXXI News
*Note: To read a piece about Craig's work and career by WXXI News Senior Producer Veronica Volk, click here.
