Fair Media Council Advisory Board Member

Bruce Lambert is a veteran journalist whose career spanned more than four decades, beginning at the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle and continuing at Newsday for 17 years before joining The New York Times for 22 years. At the Times, he made history as the paper’s first full-time reporter assigned to cover the AIDS crisis, providing critical and compassionate reporting during one of the most challenging public health issues of the 20th century. Known for his meticulous reporting and powerful storytelling, Lambert also covered a wide range of beats, from urban affairs to obituaries.

Over the years, Lambert has been a strong advocate and supporter of the Fair Media Council, participating in events as a featured speaker and panel moderator, as well as a judge of the Fair Media Council Folio Awards.

In addition to his journalism, Lambert was a strong advocate for newsroom workers, serving as a union leader at all three newspapers where he worked. At Newsday, he helped organize the editorial unit of Local 406 in 1976 and remained active in union leadership for over 20 years. His legacy reflects not only excellence in reporting but also a deep commitment to press freedom, labor rights, and ethical journalism.