“I worked with Wendell for about five years as a reporter on the Metro Desk. Echoing what others have said, Wendell’s brand of New York story — smart, amusing, often character- and dialogue-driven — set The Times's Metro report apart and inspired devoted readers. His love for good stories also made Metro an incredibly fun and exciting place to work. He welcomed ideas, and encouraged his reporters to find their voices in the digital realm (on the popular City Room blog and beyond) and in ambitious narrative features. His knowledge of New York City made him a confident editor who could approach the city with humor and insight—seeing the awesome story hidden in plain view. At the same time, when big news hit, whether it was a blizzard or a terrorist attack, there was no one better for the job. Wendell deployed his staff with energy and strategy, so that we could deliver top-notch coverage on day one, then come out with the definitive deep dive a week later, too.” - Annie Correal