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Francine D. Grinnell

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Albany
As seen in: The Saratogian, The Record (Troy, NY)
Covers:  Most anything and everything. City government, education, entertainment, features, documentaries, recorded and live audio interviews.
Doesn't Cover: Prefer to avoid hardcore sports. May I never step out of a sea kayak in a red tide in bare feet onto a rock covered with sea urchins again.
Often referred to as a one man band, Francine's ability to pitch and deliver original stories complete with stills and video remains her signature strength.

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Francine D. Grinnell’s Biography

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EXPERIENCE: Veteran Local Print News Multimedia Journalist, On Air Radio and Television News Talent

2016-2018: Weekly Friday morning commute host on WGFR 92.7 from 8-11 a.m. Classic rock, news, weather, calendar of events, live and pre-recorded interviews.

2018-2020: Staff City Multimedia Journalist: Media News Group:
​Saratogian, Troy Record, Community News

AS A DIVERSIFIED JOURNALIST WITH A SOLID REGIONAL NEWS BACKGROUND, FRANCINE GRINNELL HAS BEEN REFERRED TO AS A "STORY MAGNET" AND "ONE M…

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Bring It On! Francine Grinnell Faces Changes In Technology and Journalism In Stride

Bring It On! Francine Grinnell Faces Changes In Technology and Journalism In Stride

This versatile multimedia journalist and ‘story magnet’ talks about evolving with the times, the technology, …

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Multimedia Journalist

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Spotlight: New address for homeless Saratoga Springs residents during COVID-19 outbreak

Spotlight: New address for homeless Saratoga Springs residents during COVID-19 outbreak

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. - It is one thing for life to be put on hold with a roof over your head during the Nov…

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Healing Springs Family Support Services update during COVID-19 interim

Healing Springs Family Support Services update during COVID-19 interim

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. - Family Support Navigator Brendan Norton M.S., CRC at Healing Springs Recovery Commun…

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Faith communities urge prayer, connection to community during COVID-19 outbreak

Faith communities urge prayer, connection to community during COVID-19 outbreak

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. - It has been said that it's not what happens to you in life, but how you respond. The…

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All In A Day's Work: Saratoga Springs Police Department practices active shooter training

All In A Day's Work: Saratoga Springs Police Department practices active shooter training

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. - For at least the last 21 years since the Columbine High School massacre occurred in …

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Saratoga Springs Fire Fighters seek to build digital community

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By Francine D. Grinnell Verified
| The Saratogian Verified
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The Saratoga Springs Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 343, the body that represents the members of the City of the Saratoga Springs Fire Department, recently announced that it is devoting resources to expand its social media presence with intentions to amplify its voice on various social media platforms. The union aims to engage and share its perspective with the community and media via Facebook, Twitter and its website.
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Saratoga Reptile Expo returns next month

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By Francine D. Grinnell Verified
| The Saratogian Verified
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The Saratoga Reptile Expo is returning with hundreds of lizards, snakes, frogs, salamanders, turtles, tortoises, tarantulas, isopods and more. The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11 at the Saratoga Springs City Center. Now in its third year, the expo has previously drawn thousands of attendees, all eager to learn about and purchase exotic pets and related supplies.
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Saratoga Springs appoints COVID-19 Task Force leadership

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By Francine D. Grinnell Verified
| The Saratogian Verified
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – In a joint statement, Saratoga Springs Mayor Meg Kelly and Commissioner of Public Safety Robin Dalton announced the City of Saratoga Springs Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan was formed and that a local COVID-19 Task Force was established in response to the global pandemic.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I wrote and photographed a bi-weekly sports column where I chose a destination and drove to participate in a sport there. I had

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Is this a trick question?

How is social media changing news?

It is seriously challenging factual reporting. News is about verifiable sourcing, with qualified experts. It is nor PR or entertainment