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A revered figure in New York journalism and a past president of the New York Press Club, Jack Shanahan's tenure as political reporter for the AP and the incisiveness of his political coverage elevated him to the honorary rank of "dean" of the Room 9 press corps at New York's City Hall.
Eileen Shanahan, one of Jack's daughters, has produced a video memorial, excerpts from which we are proud to feature here.