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Meet our Journalists

Thomas A. Ferrara
Thomas A. Ferrara

Thomas A. Ferrara

Photojournalist
  • Nassau Community College, LIU
  • Covered three Super Bowls

Thomas’ Story

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Nicholas Spangler
Nicholas Spangler

Nicholas Spangler

General Assignment reporter
  • Williams College
  • Enjoys playing tennis

Nicholas’ Story

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Jeffrey L. Williams
Jeffrey L. Williams

Jeffrey L. Williams

AME for features
  • SUNY-New Paltz and University of Md. J-School
  • Enjoys singing, sci-fi writing, motorcycling

Jeffrey’s Story

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Deborah S. Morris
Deborah S. Morris

Deborah S. Morris

Towns reporter
  • Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Novice gardener

Deborah’s Story

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Craig Schneider
Craig Schneider

Craig Schneider

Education Reporter
  • Stony Brook University
  • Loves to sing, often asked not to

Craig’s Story

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Tory Parrish
Tory Parrish

Tory Parrish

Business reporter – retail & small business
  • George Mason University
  • Avid reader

Tory’s Story

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Michael O’Keeffe
Michael O’Keeffe

Michael O’Keeffe

Criminal justice reporter
  • University of Colorado at Boulder
  • Punk Rock Warlord

Michael’s Story

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John Asbury
John Asbury

John Asbury

Breaking news reporter
  • Palomar College
  • Home Chef

John’s Story

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Anthony M. DeStefano
Anthony M. DeStefano

Anthony M. DeStefano

Special writer – crime
  • Ithaca College
  • Author of 10 true crime books

Anthony’s Story

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Brianne Ledda
Brianne Ledda

Brianne Ledda

Towns Reporter
  • Stony Brook University
  • Loves fantasy novels

Brianne’s Story

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Jean-Paul Salamanca
Jean-Paul Salamanca

Jean-Paul Salamanca

Towns Reporter
  • Columbia University
  • Likes Traveling, NBA Basketball

Jean-Paul’s Story

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Beth Whitehouse
Beth Whitehouse

Beth Whitehouse

Family Writer
  • Northwestern University
  • Fire Island Fangirl

Beth’s Story

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James T. Madore
James T. Madore

James T. Madore

Business Reporter – Economy
  • Washington U. in St. Louis & Columbia J-School
  • Enjoys vacationing in NH

James’ Story

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Anastasia Valeeva
Anastasia Valeeva

Anastasia Valeeva

Investigative Data Reporter
  • Moscow State University
  • Opera fan

Anastasia’s Story

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Darwin Yanes
Darwin Yanes

Darwin Yanes

Education Reporter
  • Stony Brook University
  • Mixed Martial Arts enthusiast

Darwin’s Story

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Joseph Ostapiuk
Joseph Ostapiuk

Joseph Ostapiuk

Towns Reporter
  • Molloy College
  • Hockey enthusiast

Joseph’s Story

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Tara Smith
Tara Smith

Tara Smith

Towns Reporter
  • Arcadia University
  • Green thumb

Tara’s Story

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Macy Egeland
Macy Egeland

Macy Egeland

Anchor / Reporter
  • Minnesota State U
  • Ranch dressing connoisseur

Macy’s Story

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Colin Stephenson
Colin Stephenson

Colin Stephenson

NY Rangers beat writer
  • St John’s University
  • Reggae Boyz & Liverpool fan

Colin’s Story

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Mark Harrington
Mark Harrington

Mark Harrington

Staff writer
  • San Diego State U
  • Recovering Instagrammer

Mark’s Story

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Marie Elena Martinez
Marie Elena Martinez

Marie Elena Martinez

FeedMe reporter
  • University of Michigan
  • Girl Mom

Marie Elena’s Story

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Olivia Winslow
Olivia Winslow

Olivia Winslow

Demographics/General assignment
  • Howard U/Temple U
  • Church singer

Olivia’s Story

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Grant Parpan
Grant Parpan

Grant Parpan

Suffolk/Federal Courts Reporter
  • Longwood High School
  • Visited 17 MLB ballparks

Grant’s Story

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Tiffany Cusaac-Smith
Tiffany Cusaac-Smith

Tiffany Cusaac-Smith

General assignment reporter
  • Howard University
  • Enjoys playing the piano

Tiffany’s Story

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Robert Brodsky
Robert Brodsky

Robert Brodsky

Breaking news reporter
  • Queens College & AU
  • Everyone calls me Brodsky

Robert’s Story

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Jim Baumbach
Jim Baumbach

Jim Baumbach

Investigative Reporter
  • St. John’s University
  • Dave Matthews Band fan

Jim’s Story

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Arielle Dollinger
Arielle Dollinger

Arielle Dollinger

Newsday reporter
  • Stony Brook University
  • Trained Fitness Instructor

Arielle’s Story

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Candice Ferrette
Candice Ferrette

Candice Ferrette

Politics reporter
  • Stony Brook University
  • Loves beach press conferences

Candice’s Story

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Jasmine Anderson
Jasmine Anderson

Jasmine Anderson

Morning Anchor
  • University of Illinois
  • Architecture enthusiast, DIY queen

Jasmine’s Story

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Tom Rock
Tom Rock

Tom Rock

NFL Columnist
  • C.W. Post
  • No known allergies

Tom’s Story

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Laura Albanese
Laura Albanese

Laura Albanese

Sports reporter
  • Brooklyn College
  • Fluent in Italian

Laura’s Story

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Dandan Zou
Dandan Zou

Dandan Zou

Education Reporter
  • University of Missouri
  • Hates snakes

Dandan’s Story

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Rafer Guzmán
Rafer Guzmán

Rafer Guzmán

Entertainment Reporter
  • UC Berkeley
  • Intrepid traveler

Rafer’s Story

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Rachel Weiss
Rachel Weiss

Rachel Weiss

Real Estate Reporter
  • Purchase College
  • Loves animals

Rachel’s Story

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Scott Eidler
Scott Eidler

Scott Eidler

Deputy editor – towns
  • Cornell U & Columbia J-School
  • My politics is pro-coffee

Scott’s Story

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Meghan Giannotta
Meghan Giannotta

Meghan Giannotta

Lifestyle Editor
  • Hofstra University
  • Bookworm

Meghan’s Story

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Shari Einhorn
Shari Einhorn

Shari Einhorn

Health/Education Reporter
  • Binghamton University
  • Hates spicy food

Shari’s Story

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Erica Marcus
Erica Marcus

Erica Marcus

Food reporter-critic
  • Swarthmore College
  • Compulsive doodler

Erica’s Story

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Vera Chinese
Vera Chinese

Vera Chinese

Deputy editor of LI Life
  • Wagner College
  • Backyard chicken keeper

Vera’s Story

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Johnathan LaMantia
Johnathan LaMantia

Jonathan LaMantia

Business reporter – real estate
  • University of North Carolina
  • Perennially optimistic Mets fan

Jonathan’s Story

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Victor Ocasio
Victor Ocasio

Victor Ocasio

Business Reporter – Employment
  • University of Central Florida
  • Avid board gamer

Victor’s Story

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Sandra Peddie
Sandra Peddie

Sandra Peddie

Investigative Reporter
  • Wellesley College
  • Wrote a book about mobsters

Sandra’s Story

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David Olson
David Olson

David Olson

Reporter
  • University of California, Berkeley
  • Loves hiking and long walks

David’s Story

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Paul LaRocco
Paul LaRocco

Paul LaRocco

Investigative Reporter
  • Emerson College
  • Compiler of mixtapes

Paul’s Story

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Keith Herbert
Keith Herbert

Keith Herbert

AME for Investigations
  • Temple University
  • Running enthusiast

Keith’s Story

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Joye Brown
Joye Brown

Joye Brown

Associate Editor
  • George Washington University
  • Open water swimming fanatic

Joye’s Story

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Joye Brown
Joye Brown

John Hildebrand

Senior Education Reporter
  • Columbia University
  • Avid reader

John’s Story

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Gregg Sarra
Gregg Sarra

Gregg Sarra

HS Sports Editor
  • Dowling College
  • Loves golden retrievers

Gregg’s Story

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Alfonso Castillo
Alfonso Castillo

Alfonso Castillo

Transit Reporter
  • Queens College
  • Pro wrestling fan

Alfonso’s Story

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Scott Vogel
Scott Vogel

Scott Vogel

Food Critic
  • New York University
  • Epicurean

Scott’s Story

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Laura Figueroa Hernandez
Laura Figueroa Hernandez

Laura Figueroa Hernandez

White House Correspondent
  • University of Florida
  • Proud mom of two

Laura’s Story

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Yancey Roy
Yancey Roy

Yancey Roy

Albany Bureau Chief
  • McNeese State University
  • Gave up basketball for bicycling

Yancey’s Story

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Tom Brune
Tom Brune

Tom Brune

White House correspondent
  • Northwestern University
  • Biking and hiking

Tom’s Story

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Carissa Kellman
Carissa Kellman

Carissa Kellman

HS Sports Reporter
  • Marist College
  • Sewing enthusiast

Carissa’s Story

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Ken Buffa
Ken Buffa

Ken Buffa

Anchor
  • Quinnipiac University
  • Tech enthusiast

Ken’s Story

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Elisa DiStefano
Elisa DiStefano

Elisa DiStefano

Senior Lifestyle Host
  • Boston University
  • Master hula hooper

Elisa’s Story

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