Romenesko

Albany Times Union
Steve Barnes and a companion were attacked in a restaurant parking lot Friday after attending a new eatery's preview dinner. (Photos.) "Whether this is a random act of suburban violence or an attempt to send a message to the media, it's something that I'm sure authorities will take seriously," says editor Rex Smith. Barnes is gay, but says he doesn't believe the attack was a hate crime because the attackers didn't say anything.