James Odato

In a career rooted in watchdog reporting, Explorer editor James M. Odato has been cited as one of New York’s top journalists covering state government, gambling, and abuse and waste of public money. He has written thousands of articles, his byline has appeared in numerous national publications and his investigative stories have spurred reforms. As a staff reporter for five daily newspapers, including the Albany Times Union and Buffalo News, Odato has received more than 30 awards from the Associated Press, New York Publishers Association, the New York Legislative Correspondents Association and other media organizations. In 2007, Investigative Reporters and Editors recognized his reporting with the Freedom of Information Award Medal. In October 2021, the University of Massachusetts Press released his book, This Brain Had a Mouth, Lucy Gwin and the Voice of Disability Nation.

Fedcap moves into key roles at Paul Smith’s

December 7, 2022 8 Comments

'Turnaround Team' tasked with improving communications, addressing key challenges facing college By James M. Odato The Manhattan job preparation enterprise proposing to acquire Paul Smith’s College is already involved with aspects of the school … [Read more...] about Fedcap moves into key roles at Paul Smith’s

Paul Smith’s merger, short on details, gets leadership help

November 7, 2022 5 Comments

Former SUNY chancellor brought in to foster deal with Fedcap By James M. Odato As Paul Smith’s College awaits government review of its petition to merge with a Manhattan-based job training enterprise, the former chancellor of the State … [Read more...] about Paul Smith’s merger, short on details, gets leadership help

President’s door revolves again at Paul Smith’s College

November 6, 2022 1 Comment

Kelting named to replace recently appointed Hunt-Bull By James M. Odato Three months after appointing its 13th president, the board of Paul Smith’s College is hunting for a 14th. The board announced it is returning Nicholas Hunt-Bull, … [Read more...] about President’s door revolves again at Paul Smith’s College

Series of raises set for employees at Olympic facilities

September 27, 2022 1 Comment

ORDA votes on six-year pact for union workforce By James M. OdatoMore than 160 employees of the state’s skiing and sledding mountains will be receiving a series of raises over the next four years under a contract recommended by the leaders of the … [Read more...] about Series of raises set for employees at Olympic facilities

Coyotes make long distance calls

September 24, 2022 Leave a Comment

Researchers learn the ins and outs of wild dog communication By James M. Odato Scores of four-footed families dating back almost a century live throughout the North Country woods. They leave paw prints on snowmobile trails and hiking paths, … [Read more...] about Coyotes make long distance calls

Timothy Barnett, first director of The Nature Conservancy, Adirondack Chapter, has died

August 29, 2022 5 Comments

The “Energizer Bunny of conservation” worked to protect the park for 46 years By James M. Odato Timothy Barnett, who found ways to win over private landowners to protect hundreds of thousands of acres of the most coveted conservation lands in … [Read more...] about Timothy Barnett, first director of The Nature Conservancy, Adirondack Chapter, has died

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