Saturday, August 30, 2025

THE EXAMINER NEWS---ADAM STONE---THE WATCHDOG ISN'T DONE YET: DAVID McKAY WILSON ON RETIREMENT AND WHAT COMES NEXT

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A detailed story on LOHUD'S David McKay Wilson (his recent piece on teachers sexually abusing students was excellent; see it here.)

The Watchdog Isn’t Done Yet: David McKay Wilson on Retirement and What Comes Next

August 28, 2025--Adam Stone

When veteran local journalist David McKay Wilson walks into St. Mark’s Church in Mount Kisco, his family history surrounds him. His great-grandfather helped lead the congregation there more than a century ago, and Wilson himself now serves on the vestry.

That sense of service and civic engagement has defined Wilson’s reporting over the years — digging deep, uncovering hidden truths, and shining a spotlight on misconduct by public officials on behalf of a community of readers.

After almost 40 years as one of Westchester’s most relentless watchdog journalists, Wilson is stepping away from The Journal News/LoHud. At 72, he has accepted a buyout from Gannett, with his last day on Sept. 8. Wilson has not previously spoken publicly about the move, telling The Examiner this marks his first time sharing news publicly of his retirement.

But his work as a watchdog isn’t over just yet.

“Well,” the Carmel resident said in a phone interview earlier this morning, “I’m going to still do some writing. I’m still trying to figure out the venue for that.”

And while he might start a Substack or contribute to other publications, given LoHud’s place in local news — and the reach of his popular reporting-based Tax Watch column — his retirement marks a significant moment for accountability coverage in the region.  MORE AT 
The Watchdog Isn’t Done Yet: David McKay Wilson on Retirement and What Comes Next | The Examiner News

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