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.

POLITICS: Bottcher’s aide wins special election

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After a dominant showing on election night, Carl Wilson is poised to become the next representative of Manhattan’s 3rd City Council District, finishing 17 points ahead of runner-up Lindsey Boylan after the first round of voting. Boylan conceded after first-round results showed Wilson with 43.08% of the vote to her 25.66%. District Leader Layla Law-Gisiko […]

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The Star-Revue Interview: Layla Law-Gisiko

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Layla Law-Gisiko has spent the past two decades enmeshing herself in the hard-nosed and oftentimes shady world of Manhattan land use, and she doesn’t like what she’s seen. “I’ve seen up-close how the sausage gets made,” Law-Gisiko told the Village Star-Revue. “And I really just think we should be doing better for our community.” That

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