Ellis Henican

Ellis Henican, a staff columnist for Newsday, joined FOX News Channel (FNC) as a political contributor in July of 1999. His opinion column appears in Newsday's front section every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

Henican joined Newsday in 1985 as a general assignment reporter and was eventually assigned the subway column, leading the paper to a Pulitzer Prize for coverage of the Union Square train wreck. Henican's work has also been recognized with the Meyer Berger Award for distinguished writing about New York City, and the National Clarion Award for column writing. His articles have been published in various national magazines including The New Republic and Cosmopolitan. Henican is also a daily commentator on the Bloomberg Radio Network.

A native of Virginia, Henican received a Bachelor's degree from Hampshire College and a Master's degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.

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  • November 20, 2009

    FOXNews.com

    by Ellis Henican

    opinion

    Rudy Time, Again?

    Here's the truth about New York's former mayor. Just because Rudy announces doesn't mean Rudy runs. But count on the Rudy flirtation to last a while.

  • November 16, 2009

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    by Ellis Henican

    opinion

    NYC Terror Trial -- We Aren't Afraid

    While folks in other parts of the country have expressed fear New Yorkers are fearlessly ready the coming terror trials.

  • September 04, 2009

    FOXNews.com

    by Ellis Henican

    opinion

    What If Obama Just Wanted to Inspire Kids?

    To hear the roar of feigned outrage about the president's back-to-school speech, you'd think he'd  just come out in favor of puppy sandwiches! 

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