The Recorder names Thane Grauel editor

Thane Grauel and Ed Baum. Photo credit Jim MacLean. 

The Recorder has named longtime journalist Thane Grauel editor. He reports to Ed Baum, The Recorder’s editorial director. 

Grauel has reported for several decades in New York, Connecticut and beyond. He held editing and writing positions at The Journal News for 15 years and numerous leadership positions at news outlets throughout Connecticut. 

“Thane’s extensive experience in community journalism and his passion for local news make him an outstanding addition to The Recorder team,” said Baum. “He has long been committed to providing communities with insightful, unvarnished news and is skilled at capturing the rich texture of local life, aligning closely with The Recorder’s mission,” he added. 

Grauel’s journalism career began 36 years ago with internships at WCBS NewsRadio 88O and News 12. Since then, his work has appeared frequently in Hearst and Gannett publications nationwide, including USA Today, and on wire services worldwide. He also held senior editorial posts at the Westport Minuteman, the Norwalk Hour and the Connecticut Post, among other news outlets in the region. 

Prior to joining The Recorder, he was executive editor at the Westport Journal, a successful 3-year-old local startup that similarly filled the news void left by the demise of local news outlets and consolidation in the media industry. 

“I’m excited and honored to be invited aboard for this new community news venture,” Grauel said of The Recorder. 

Grauel said residents can expect to see him around town and his byline on stories. 

“I grew up chasing firetrucks and police cars on my bike — I’ve always wanted to be where things were happening,” Grauel said. “That hasn’t changed. I’d rather be out in the field than in an office any day.” 

Grauel graduated from the University of Connecticut. He is a proud husband, autism dad, scoutmaster and Navy veteran. He lives in Norwalk, Conn., with his wife, Elizabeth Ganga, and their children, Nathaniel and Lillian. 

He can be reached at thane@therecorder.org. Ed Baum can be reached at Edbaum@therecorder.org.