Jordan Carleo-Evangelist is leaving the Times Union
Jordan Carleo-Evangelist, who's covered the city (and county) of Albany for the Times Union for many years, is leaving the paper, he publicly announced today. Friday is his last day. He's taking a job at UAlbany.
From his post over at Medium:
Not least of all, thanks to the Times Union for giving me a chance to do a job I truly loved in the capital of my home state. The TU is still full of great people doing really great work in creative new ways. I hope you'll continue to support the paper and the people who make it worth reading every day.
On the (rare) occasions that someone asks me what I think about the future for local news, I tell them that I think we get the best news we're willing to pay for. I truly believe that. You can't demand quality local news and expect it to be free. You wouldn't buy ground beef or bike helmet that way.
His departure is a loss for both the Times Union and the local media scene. Covering local government isn't always regarded as the most exciting beat, but in his coverage and our conversations with him, Jordan always came across as curious and interested in how things worked and why. That curiosity even extended to topics that don't necessarily grab headlines, despite their ultimate importance. (A recent example: His ongoing coverage of the behind-the-scenes maneuvering for judgeships in the area.)
Media orgs -- and cities -- need people like that.
photo: @JCEvangelist_TU
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Best of luck Jordan. Going to miss your coverage.
... said Bryan Marcou-O'Malley on Jun 7, 2016 at 11:13 AM | link
Take care Jordan! I've really appreciated your reporting, and enthusiasm.
... said Ian Benjamin on Jun 7, 2016 at 11:41 AM | link
1st Jimmy Vielkind, then Scott Waldman and now Jordan!
... said James at 46 or so on Jun 7, 2016 at 12:25 PM | link
Jordan was very sharp and wrote a lot of good stuff, especially the recent very underhanded McCoy-Farrell nonsense on the democratic committee.
He got it wrong a few times too. But overall he was a great reporter and he's right - we do NOT get the local news we need. We get the news, and the lousy government, we deserve.
... said Stan on Jun 7, 2016 at 12:45 PM | link