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Walter Smith Randolph

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As seen in: WCBS-TV (New York, NY), Mediaite, KOMO-TV (Seattle, WA), WJLA-TV (Arlington, VA), WPEC-TV (West Palm Beach, FL), KATU-TV (Portland, OR), WBMA-TV (Birmingham, AL), WKRC-TV (Cincinnati, OH), WSET-TV (Lynchburg, VA), WOAI-TV (San Antonio, TX), KSNV-TV (Las Vegas, NV) and
Covers:  Investigative journalism, New York City, New York City politics, education issues, crime issues
Investigative Executive Producer, @CBSNewYork• @NABJ's Vice President-Broadcast • @VillanovaU & @CUNY @NewmarkJSchool trained • Queens forever

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Walter Smith Randolph is a national award-winning investigative journalist and newsroom leader. The New York City native leads the investigative team at CBS News New York as executive producer. Walter also serves as Vice President-Broadcast of the National Association of Black Journalists. He also teaches investigative journalism and criminal justice reporting at the Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at the City University of New York, where he earned a masters degree in journalism in 2010.…

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Reporter's Notebook: Celebrating the past, and looking to the future of The Accountability Project

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By Walter Smith Randolph Verified
| Connecticut Public Verified
Two years ago, when I arrived at 1049 Asylum Ave., I was given a mission—launch an investigative unit committed to shining a light on issues across the state while making a big impact and winning a few awards along the way. As I move on from Connecticut Public, I can say mission accomplished—but we’re not done yet. Our very first story, a fact check on motor vehicle thefts, won a Sigma Delta Chi Award from the Society of Professional Journalists.
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TAP’s investigation sparks change at Connecticut’s health department

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By Walter Smith Randolph Verified
| Connecticut Public Verified
Officials at Connecticut’s health department say they hope to update doctor disciplinary records across the state by the end of the year. A TAP investigation earlier this year found that out-of-state disciplinary information was missing from some doctor’s profiles on DPH’s site. Now, members of the Medical Examining Board are crediting The Accountability Project’s investigation for sparking the change.
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For CT Public, a new investigative reporter focused on race, youth and justice

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By Ashad Hajela Verified, Walter Smith Randolph Verified
| Connecticut Public Verified
Dear TAP supporter, As we enter the third year of the Accountability Project, we have good news all around. We recently learned CT Public won five regional Edward R. Murrow awards including overall excellence. TAP's coverage of Sandy Hook and our investigation into a pay discrepancy at a local healthcare provider was included in that recognition.
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