• Ally MookerjeePatch Staff Verified Patch Staff Badge

  • Bedford-Katonah, NY

Born in India, and having grown up in the three continents of India, Europe and the U.S., I consider myself to be a true child of globalization. I became a journalist to get as close as possible to the heart of the world.

I have a master's degrees in International Studies from one of India's top liberal arts school as well as a graduate degree in  Journalism from South Dakota State University. But I am a passionate autodidact.

In the last several years, I've worked as a print reporter in newsrooms across two continents—Asia and America . My reporting jobs have taken me from the streets of New Delhi, India, to the island of Sarawak , Malaysia , and from the prairies of the Midwest to the scenic hamlets of New England.

During the course of this voyage—both in geographical and professional terms—I've had the opportunity to cover a fascinating potpourri of stories ranging from municipal government, education, spot news, fine dining, culture, fashion, travel and everything in between.

I first came in touch with the town of Bedford as a freelancer for the weekly Bedford Record-Review, and was taken by its beauty and deep cultural shadow.

I am in Bedford full time now and I'm here to listen to your grievances, chronicle your glories, participate in your celebrations and investigate your dark alleys. 

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<strong>Politics:</strong>

How would you describe your political beliefs?

I believe in a politics that serves the interests of the majority and not the interests of a privileged few.

<strong>Religion:</strong>

How religious would you say you are? Casual, observant, devout, non-religious?

I am secular and believe that the divine resides in the interstices of human consciousness.

<strong>Local Hot Button Issues:</strong>

What do you think are the most important issues facing the community?

Affordable housing and environment.

<strong>Where do you stand on each of these issues?</strong>

A stand is always a work in progress. I would rather, listen to people and allow dialogues to pluralize my take on these issues, instead of formulating a stand unilaterally. 

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