Jack Whitman

Jack Whitman began writing for The Daily Catch in Red Hook, NY as a freelance reporter in August 2024. Born in Middletown, Jack is a lifelong resident of the Hudson Valley. He graduated from Marist College in Poughkeepsie in June 2024 with a degree in political science and a minor in cinema studies. Jack values local journalism and seeks to build a sense of community through his work. Outside of reporting, Jack is an avid reader who enjoys free time with friends and his cat Marceline. He recently moved to Bushwick and support his journalism habit as a barista in Greenwich Village.

Whitman: The lower Manhattan primary field this year

As temperatures rise with the coming of summer, so too do political tensions as primary day approaches. On June 23, voters will head to the polls and decide who will carry their party’s nominations for November’s races. Due to the high density of registered Democrats, these primary elections are usually more competitive than November’s. The […]

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