Background
Friedman, Joshua M. was born on December 22, 1941 in Roosevelt, New Jersey, United States. Son of Samuel Nathaniel and Charlotte (Safir) Friedman.
Friedman, Joshua M. was born on December 22, 1941 in Roosevelt, New Jersey, United States. Son of Samuel Nathaniel and Charlotte (Safir) Friedman.
Bachelor in History, Rutgers University, 1964; postgraduate, University of Chicago, 1966-1967; Master of Science in Journalism, Columbia University, 1968.
Volunteer, Peace Corps, Costa Rica, l964-66; instructor, Texas Tech U. Training Center, Lubbock, l966; assistant editor, Community News Service, New York City, 1970-1972; statehouse bureau chief, New York Post, New York City, 1972-1977; reporter, Philadelphia Inquirer, 1977-1979; editor-in-chief, Soho Weekly News, New York City, 1979-1981; United Nations bureau chief, Newsday, New York City, 1982-1992; associate professor, director international division, graduate school of journalism, Columbia University, New York City, since 1992.
Trustee Rensselaerville History Society, l984—. Board directors Committee To Protect Journalists, New York City, l985—, chairman, l986-88.
Married Carol Ash, September 12, 1976. 1 child, Susannah.