Wayne Barrett

Wayne Barrett (July 11, 1945 – January 19, 2017) was an American journalist. He was an investigative reporter and senior editor for the "Village Voice" for over 20 years. Barrett worked with the Nation Institute and contributor to "Newsweek". He held degrees from St. Joseph's University and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, where he served on the adjunct faculty for over thirty years.
Barrett wrote many articles and books about politicians, especially New York City figures such as Ed Koch, Donald Trump, and Rudy Giuliani. 
Barrett died in Manhattan from lung cancer on January 19, 2017, aged 71.