Join Old Greenwich resident Neil Vigdor of The New York Times for a discussion and Q&A about his photography craft, the demands of covering breaking news, and his journalism career, one deeply rooted in Greenwich. How did he get the shot? Come find out on Wednesday, October 15, at 7:00 pm in the Perrot Memorial Library Program Room. His photography will be on display in the Library throughout the month of October.
Neil Vigdor is a reporter for The New York Times covering breaking news, with a focus on politics. His role involves a mix of reporting on politics and the Trump administration, explanatory journalism, and contributing to live coverage. When he’s not writing about politics, the breadth of his assignments extends to stories about crime, business, pop culture, and other topics. Previously, Neil was a member of The New York Times political team that covered the 2024 election and the 2022 midterms. He reported from every battleground state during the last election cycle, in addition to Iowa and New Hampshire. He also tracked voting legislation and kept tabs on threats against election officials. Before politics, Neil covered a wide range of breaking news stories for The Times, including the police killing of George Floyd, the Jan. 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol, several mass shootings, pandemic-related news, and more.
Neil graduated from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., where he was editor of the student newspaper. He covered Connecticut and national politics for The Hartford Courant and Hearst, reporting on four national conventions and two inaugurations. When he is not reporting, Neil moonlights in celestial and street photography. His work can be viewed on his website at neilvigdor.photoshelter.com.
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