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Featured Works

 A selection of published pieces

Sag Harbor Under Siege

AVENUE, May/June 2018

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Profile on Sag Harbor, a one-time whaling village on the eastern end of Long Island. Often referred to as the “un-Hampton,” it has recently become a victim of its own success.

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Sag Harbor Under Siege

Branded Content

The following pieces are a series of real estate and financial round tables that I led as executive editor of Avenue magazine, working with the participants and members of the senior sales team to create advertiser-driven content.

Financial Round Table; Avenue Magazine; August/September 2018

Financial Round Table, Avenue Magazine; January/February 2018

Real Estate Round Table, Avenue Magazine; July 2017

Developer Round Table, Avenue Magazine; October 2017

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Return to the Wild

AVENUE, November/December 2018

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Travel piece on andBeyond Phinda, a luxury safari experience that focuses on conservation, stewardship and the strong relationships its forged with the surrounding community.

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The Gift of Gabby and Gianpaolo

AVENUE, July 2018

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AVENUE July 2018 cover story on Gabby Karan and Gianpaolo de Felice. The dynamic duo balance running a chain of Italian restaurants with family, philanthropy and fun.

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The Power of Struggle

AVENUE, April/May 2017

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AVENUE April/May cover story on Petra Nemcova, the one-time Sports Illustrated cover model turned philanthropist. Nemcova survived the 2004 tsunami in Thailand, and the experience inspired her to start the nonprofit Happy Hearts Fund.

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Escapism Empire

AVENUE, March 15, 2018

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I interviewed Jimmy Buffet ahead of the premiere of Escape to Margaritaville, his new musical, which brings the singer/songwriter's signature brand of escapism to Broadway.

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Never Known a Girl Like You

AVENUE, March 2017

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AVENUE cover story on fashion icon Julia Restoin Roitfeld, daughter of former French Vogue editor Carine Roitfeld.

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Dick Cavett Lists Montauk Home for Sale

AVENUE, August/September 2017

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Television icon Dick Cavett has listed his Montauk Association home for sale. I delve into the history of the home, which was originally designed by McKim, Mead & White, but burned down in 1997. Cavett and a team of forensic architects rebuilt the home in its exact likeness.

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Parrish Event Benefits Donna Karan's UZIT Program

Dan's Papers, August 22, 2014

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I interviewed Sag Harbor resident and fashion icon Donna Karan about her Urban Zen Integrative Therapy Program, which she founded at Southampton Hospital in 2009. The program, which focuses on treating the whole patients and not just the disease, is offered to people in conjunction with modern medicine, and has received rave reviews from doctors. 

This piece won a Fair Media Council Folio Award, 2015.

 Photo Courtesy Donna Karan

Photo Courtesy Donna Karan

A Competitive Runner's Guide to IHOP and Life

Wake Forest Magazine, Fall 2015

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In June 2014, I travelled to Iceland with five of my former Wake Forest University track and field teammates. I recounted the experience for Wake Forest Magazine.

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Queen of Diamonds

AVENUE Magazine, December 2016

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AVENUE Magazine cover story on Kara Ross, who dissolved her eponymous jewelry company Kara Ross New York to form Diamonds Unleashed, a nonprofit that seeks to empower women.

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Making Monumental

AVENUE Magazine, December 2016

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December 2016 AVENUE cover story on Yvonne and Leo Force Villarreal and the power of public art.

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Darren Walker on Shaking Up the Roots of the Ford Foundation

AVENUE Magazine, October 2016

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Interview with Ford Foundation president Darren Walker, a traditional philanthropist shaking up what traditional philanthropy means. The University of Texas at Austin alumnus was raised by a single mother in East Texas. Now, he helps others achieve the American Dream at the nation's second-largest philanthropy organization.

Photo by Ben Fink Shapiro

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Doc Gooden to Celebrate Career with Fans at GrillHampton

Dan's Papers, July 10, 2015

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An interview with legendary Mets pitcher Dwight Gooden, an integral member of the Mets 1986 World Series Championship-winning team. I talked to Doc about his career, the 30th-anniversary of the historic 1986 season, and his upcoming appearance at Dan's Papers GrillHampton event.

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Taking Flight: Mother-Daughter Duo Launch Of Rare Origin

AVENUE Magazine, August 2016

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A feature story on Leslie Tcheyan and Octavia Giovannini-Torelli, who have spent the past five decades coming to Montauk and who have recently launched their first jewelry company, Of Rare Origin.

Photo by Ben Fink Shapiro

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Paddling from Montauk Point to Block Island

Dan's Papers, September 4, 2015

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I wrote about my experience stand up paddlebording 18 miles from Montauk Point to Block Island to raise money for Paddlers for Humanity, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of kids on the East End of Long Island. The adventure was challenging, rewarding and unforgettable.

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SUP Founder Laird Hamilton To Paddle for Pink

Dan's Papers, July 31, 2015

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Laird Hamilton, the founder of stand up paddleboarding, came to Sag Harbor, NY in July 2015 to support Paddle for Pink, a stand up paddleboarding race to raise money for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Hamilton talks about the event, his storied career and when he first decided to stand up paddleboard.

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Meb: Great Modern-Day Marathoner Comes to the Rock

Dan's Papers June 19, 2015

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I interviewed marathon great Mebrathom "Meb" Keflezighi ahead of the annual Shelter Island 10K. When he crossed the finish line in 2014, Meb was the first American male to win the Boston Marathon in three decades. More recently, he set two U.S. Masters records in the 15K and the 10-mile.

I also interviewed Meb in 2014, a month after his historic Boston finish. Read that article HERE

 Photo Courtesy Hawi Keflezighi

Photo Courtesy Hawi Keflezighi

Craig Ferguson Brings the Laughs to WHBPAC

Dan's Papers, September 25, 2015

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Peabody Award-winning comedian talks about his career ahead of a stand up show at the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center.

 Photo Courtesy WHBPAC

Photo Courtesy WHBPAC

Hamptons Play Big Role in Feiffer's "Kill My Mother"

Dan's Papers, March 13, 2015

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Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist, playwright andEast Hampton resident Jules Feiffer talks about Kill My Mother, his latest work. The graphic novel was released to great acclaim in 2014. Feiffer talks about the adventure comic and his show upcoming show at the Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill, NY.

 

 Photo Courtesy Parrish Art Museum

Photo Courtesy Parrish Art Museum

Kathy Griffin Takes the WHBPAC Stage Aug. 22

Dan's Papers August 21, 2015

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Legendary comedian Kathy Griffin performed at the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center on August 22. I talked to Griffin about the show, and her successful career in comedy.

 Photo Courtesy gcdgraphics/flickr

Photo Courtesy gcdgraphics/flickr

Kansas Carries on Their Tour at Patchogue

Dan's Papers, October 2, 2015

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Legendary American rock band Kansas performed at the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts on Saturday, October 10. I interviewed guitarist Richard Williams ahead of the show.

 Photo Courtesy Parrish Art Museum

Photo Courtesy Parrish Art Museum

Ethan Hawke Plays Bay Street This Weekend

Dan's Papers, November 6, 2015

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I Interviewed actor Ethan Hawke, who came to Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor to play a set with former Saturday Night Live frontman G.E. Smith. Hawke talks about his upcoming performance, his first ever, and his esteemed acting career.

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Photo Courtesy Thinkstock.com

Miracle at Sea: The Heroic Rescue of Montauk Fisherman John Aldridge

Dan's Papers August 2, 2013

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During the early morning hours of July 24, 2013, Montauk fisherman John Aldridge fell overboard about 62 miles offshore. He was found by the U.S. Coast Guard over 12 hours later. I told the story of the miraculous rescue, based on an interview with first mate Anthony Sosinski.

 Photo courtesy of the US Coast Guard

Photo courtesy of the US Coast Guard

A Healthy Home Grows in Montauk

Dan's Papers November 27, 2015

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A profile on Women's Health publisher Laura Frerer-Schmidt's Montauk home, which was built with healthy living in mind

 Photo courtesy Laura Frerer-Schmidt

Photo courtesy Laura Frerer-Schmidt

Hampton Coffee Company Opens in Aquebogue

Dan's Papers, February 12, 2016

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A review of the new Hampton Coffee Company, which opened its newest location in Aquebogue in January 2016

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Sag Harbor Under Siege
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Sag Harbor Under Siege
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Branded Content
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Return to the Wild
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The Gift of Gabby and Gianpaolo
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The Power of Struggle
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Escapism Empire
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Never Known a Girl Like You
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Dick Cavett Lists Montauk Home for Sale
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Parrish Event Benefits Donna Karan's UZIT Program
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A Competitive Runner's Guide to IHOP and Life
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Queen of Diamonds
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Making Monumental
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Darren Walker on Shaking Up the Roots of the Ford Foundation
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Doc Gooden to Celebrate Career with Fans at GrillHampton
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Taking Flight: Mother-Daughter Duo Launch Of Rare Origin
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Paddling from Montauk Point to Block Island
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SUP Founder Laird Hamilton To Paddle for Pink
 Photo Courtesy Hawi Keflezighi
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Meb: Great Modern-Day Marathoner Comes to the Rock
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Craig Ferguson Brings the Laughs to WHBPAC
 Photo Courtesy Parrish Art Museum
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Hamptons Play Big Role in Feiffer's "Kill My Mother"
 Photo Courtesy gcdgraphics/flickr
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Kathy Griffin Takes the WHBPAC Stage Aug. 22
 Photo Courtesy Parrish Art Museum
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Kansas Carries on Their Tour at Patchogue
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Ethan Hawke Plays Bay Street This Weekend
 Photo courtesy of the US Coast Guard
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Miracle at Sea: The Heroic Rescue of Montauk Fisherman John Aldridge
 Photo courtesy Laura Frerer-Schmidt
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A Healthy Home Grows in Montauk
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Hampton Coffee Company Opens in Aquebogue

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