Peter R. Barber

Employee since: 2002
Photographer
Peter was born and raised in Buffalo and started his career in photography as a freelancer for The Associated Press and The Buffalo News. He moved to Watertown in 1987 and joined The Watertown Daily Times as a staff photographer, where he worked for nearly 15 years. In 2002 he moved to Schenectady and began working as a photographer for The Daily Gazette. Peter is best known for his spot news coverage of fires and crimes along with any sporting event; his favorite to cover! He has received dozens of Associated Press awards in recognition of his photography. He also worked as a volunteer firefighter for 10 years at Niskayuna Fire District 1 before retiring in 2012.
Recent articles by Peter R. Barber:
- May 26, 2022 - Photos: Wednesday’s return of the Memorial Day Parade in Scotia (10 images)
- May 23, 2022 - Saratoga Springs to play Shaker in Section II Class AA baseball championship series
- Apr 26, 2022 - Images: Schenectady Police response to Tuesday weapons report; All OK, building cleared (6 photos)
- Apr 21, 2022 - Photo Gallery: Images from Wednesday’s grand re-opening at Schenectady’s Cornells in Little Italy (8 Photos)
- Apr 18, 2022 - Photos: Easter in Schenectady’s Central Park
- Apr 15, 2022 - Photo Gallery: Niskayuna-Shaker lacrosse 4/14/22 (7 Photos)
- Apr 14, 2022 - Photo Gallery: Schenectady County Chamber Good News Awards 4/13/22 (10 Photos)
- Apr 14, 2022 - Photo Gallery: Mohonasen baseball and softball 4/13/22 (7 photos)
- Apr 8, 2022 - Images: UAlbany takes win over Syracuse in men’s lacrosse (11 Photos)
- Apr 1, 2022 - Images: Shenendehowa takes on Niskayuna in boys’ lacrosse (8 Photos)
- Mar 31, 2022 - Images: Scotia-Glenville takes on Amsterdam/Broadalbin-Perth in girls’ lacrosse (12 Photos)
- Mar 16, 2022 - Car crashes into Rotterdam-Schenectady Dialysis Center Wednesday afternoon
- Mar 16, 2022 - Photos: Roof work at Union College’s Nott Memorial, including scaffolding inside (4 Photos)
- Mar 8, 2022 - Police: Man stabbed in Schenectady's Central Park early Tuesday; Investigation underway
- Mar 4, 2022 - Online Extra: Images from Shen’s big semifinal win Thursday (9 Photos)
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