Thomas J. Fitzgerald, New York Times, freelance journalist.








As a freelance journalist I have written for The New York Times, The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, The Boston Globe and other publications. Coverage has included emerging technologies, government, privacy, education and the arts.

I'm always interested in news tips and story ideas. I live in the Boston area and can be reached via the contact link below.


Links to some of my articles:

News Items and Stories of Note:

May 28, 2023

    I liked this New York Times piece so much I watched it several times. It's about the daily routine of a bagel maker in NYC. Celestino GarcĂ­a starts his day at 2:30 a.m., and he makes bagels, by hand, some 3,000 a day, every day. His pride, skills, work ethic and love for his family shine throughout this story:

   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXco1fwVPd0