PUBLISHED ARTICLES, INTERVIEWS, BOOK REVIEWS, ETC.

Nor'east Saltwater, July 2010. "Kayak Angling for Bluefish, Striped Bass & Weakfish." Part One of Two. 2,350 words.

The Fisherman, April 15, 2010, Number 15. "A Livewell for Kayakers" 1,313 words.

The Fisherman, March 25, 2010, Number 12. "Kayak How-To: Custom Rod Tote." 1,947 words.

Boating Times Long Island, March, 2010. "Restaurant Review: Pepi's Ristorante." 790 words.

Big Game Fishing Journal, January/February 2010. "The Dismantling of Frank Mundus' Famed Cricket II." 1,890 words.

Nor'east Saltwater, January 2010. Republished for Nor'east Online magazine. "Monofilament vs. Braided Lines: Misconceptions and Modifications." 2,800 words.

Dan's Papers, December 18, 2009, Issue #39. "Greenport: This Charming Seaport Village is a Jewel." 800 words.

Nor'east Saltwater, October 2009. "Shimano’s Major Weapons of Mass Destruction: Medium/Medium-Heavy Spinning Outfits: Stella 8000 SW - Stella 5000 SW - Sustain 5000 FE - Stradic 5000 FI." Part 2 of a two-part series. 1,860 words.

Nor'east Saltwater, October 2009. "Monofilament vs. Braided Lines: Misconceptions and Modifications." 2,800 words.

The News-Review, September 17, 2009. “Bethpage Federal Credit Union's Creative Calculating.” Letter to the Editor re banking improprieties. 350 words.

Nor'east Saltwater, July 1, 2009, Volume 20, Number 7. "Selecting Fine Lightweight yet Gutsy Saltwater & Freshwater Spinning Rods & Reels." Part 1 of a two-part series. 2,230 words.

The Fisherman, June 25, 2009, Offshore Special Issue, Number 26. "The Destiny of the Cricket II: The Famed Shark Fishing Vessel, Cricket II, Has a New Owner." 3,400 words.

Nor'east Saltwater, April 7, 2009, Volume 20, Number 4. Fly Tying Series: Part Three of Three-"Fly Tying for Beginners." 3,300 words.

Nor'east Saltwater, April 7, 2009, Volume 20, Number 4. "Whining and Dining During Hamptons Restaurant Week." Part II of two-part series. Restaurants reviewed: Bella Mare, East Moriches; Indian Island Country Club, Riverhead; Michael's at the Boardwalk, Riverhead; Annona, Westhampton Beach; La Plage,Wading River; Touch of Venice, Mattituck. 6,400 words. Read my restaurant reviews here: Whining & Dining During Hampton Restaurant Week, Part II

Nor'east Saltwater, March 10, 2009, Volume 20, Number 3. "Whining and Dining During Hamptons Restaurant Week." Part I of two-part series. Restaurants reviewed: Casa Basso,Westhampton; Trumpets On the Bay, Eastport; Jedediah Hawkins, Jamesport. 6,400 words. Read my restaurant review here: Whining & Dining During Hampton Restaurant Week, Part I

Nor'east Saltwater, March 10, 2009, Volume 20, Number 3. Fly Tying Series: Part Two of Three-"Materials for Getting Started in Fly Tying." 3,300 words.

Nor'east Saltwater, February 1, 2009, Volume 20, Number 2. Fly Tying Series: Part One of Three-"Tools for Getting Started in Fly Tying." 4,700 words.

The Fisherman, January 8, 2009, Number 2. "Paumonak Profile: Frank Mundus." 1,700 words.

The Fisherman, November 20, 2008, Volume 43, Number 47. Part Two of a two-part series titled "Paumonak Profile: Enrico Puglisi, Part Two." 1700 words.

The Fisherman, November 13, 2008, Volume 43, Number 46. Part One of a two-part series titled "Paumonak Profile: Enrico Puglisi, Part One." 1650 words.

On The Water, November 2008. "Lengthy, Lethal Bunker Fly." A look at types of vises and their attributes, along with a recipe for tying an eight-inch streamer/bunker fly. 2800 words.

Nor'east Saltwater, September 3, 2008, Volume 19, Number 20. "Tying Sizable Flies with Synthetics: Materials, Tricks of the Trade, Tools, & Tactics" Tying an eight-inch sand eel with recipe. 2250 words.

Nor'east Saltwater, August 5, 2008, Volume 19, Number 18. "Selecting & Outfitting Your Kayak." A look at types of kayaks available, their uses and accessories. 3220 words.

Hana Hou! The Magazine for Hawaiian Airlines, June/July, 2008. "The Fisherman's Wife." Interview with Jeanette Mundus, wife of Frank Mundus, the inspiration for Captain Quint in Jaws. 2600 words. Enjoy my interview with Jenny Mundus here: The Fisherman's Wife

Nor'east Saltwater, March 13, 2008, Nor'east Club article (posted online for club members only). "Clamming and Crabbing the North and South Forks." A how-to on clamming and crabbing. 3600 words.

Big Game Fishing Journal, March/April 2008. "What Legends Are Made Of." Interview with Frank Mundus, the inspiration for Captain Quint in Jaws. 2220 words.

The Fisherman, March 27, 2008, Volume 43, Number 13. "Black & White Big Bull's-Eye Fly Recipe." Bob B's unique fly pattern. 1300 words.

Nor'east Saltwater, February 26, 2008, Volume 19, Number 3. "I/O Spring Commissioning for Idiots." Spring commissioning procedure for inboard/outboard engines. 2700 words.

The Fisherman, January 31, 2008, Volume 43, Number 5. “Made to Fish Yaks.” Selecting a fishing kayak. 1590 words.

Book Review: A Season On The Edge by John Skinner, December 2007, Noreast Media, LLC. 800 words.

On The Water, November 2007. “Smoking Fish—A Shortcut to a Savory Fare.” re charcoal water smokers. 2628 words.

Nor’east Journal 2007—Annual Publication, Volume 1, Number 2. “Smoking Fish.” Republished from Nor’east Saltwater, March 1, 2006, “Smoking Fish—A Better Way By Far.” 2175 words.

Rip Lines N 41° W 72°: The newsletter of Eastern Flyrodders of Long Island, October 2007. “A Lure By Any Other Name.” Article re fishing trip on the Peconic with club member, Carlee Ogeka. 564 words.

Nor’east Saltwater, September 2007, Nor’east Club Article (posted online for club members only). “Kudos for Kayaks: Seeking the Best of Both Worlds in Selecting Your Craft” re fishing kayaks. 3221 words.

Book Review: Time Takes No Time by Donna L. Gestri, August 2007. Published in Sicilia Parra—Bi-annual newsletter of Arba Sicula: An International Organization that Promotes the Language and Culture of Sicily. 780 words.

Rip Lines N 41° W 72°: The newsletter of Eastern Flyrodders of Long Island, July 2007. “Learning from Sedotti is a Picnic—A Veritable Walk in the Park.” Article re Mark Sedotti fly casting clinic. 490 words.

The News-Review, March 8, 2007. “20-20 Hindsight.” Letter to the Editor re improving Riverhead Town. 700 words.

Nor’east Saltwater, March 2007, Nor’east.com Club Article (posted online for club members),. “Using Your Noodle.” re alternate uses for a pool noodle for fishermen. 900 words.

Nor’east Saltwater, February 2007, Nor’east.com Club Article (posted online for club members). “Defeating the Winter Doldrums.” re winter activities while waiting for fishing season to arrive. 2060 words.

Eastern Flyroddders of Long Island, October 28, 2006. Website Story of the Month: “Likeable Livng Legends.” re Camp-Site Sport Shop fly-tying speakers. 1330 words.

Eastern FLyrodders of Long Island, October 7, 2006. Website Story of the Month: "Shooting Head Debacle at Orvis." re Orvis fouling up shooting head order. 1180 words.

Nor’east Saltwater, October 20, 2006, Nor’east.com Club Article (posted online for club members). “I/O Winterization” re do-it-yourself, step-by-step winterization procedure for inboard/outboard owners. 3500 words.

Nor’east Saltwater, September 29, 2006,Nor’east.com Club Article (posted online for club members). “Bluefish Blitz.” re Fall fishing for Peconic Bay choppers. 2575 words.

The Fisherman, July 13, 2006, Volume 41, Number 28. “Ballooning for Stripers.” re the utilization of a balloon for live-lining eels with a special tribute to Wayne Nester, award-winning outdoor writer. 1400 words.

Nor’east Saltwater, May 31, 2006, Nor’east.com Club Article (posted online for club members). “Shooting/Sinking Lines for Salt Water: A New Approach to Learning Fly Casting.” re the utilization of shooting lines in learning the basics of fly casting. 3000 words.

Nor’east Saltwater, May 2006, Volume 17, Number 5. “Product Reviews.” re new products of interest to fishermen. 3602 words.

On The Water, April 2006. “A Big Fly for Big Fish.” re instructions on how to tie an 8-inch plus saltwater streamer fly: Bob’s Dissembler. 1900 words.

Nor’east Saltwater, March 1, 2006, Volume 17, Number 3. “Smoking Fish-A Better Way By Far” re smoking fish at home. 2175 words.

Nor’east Saltwater, February 1, 2006, Volume 17, Number 2. “Are We Tilting At Windmills?” re offshore windmills on Long Island. 2900 words.

Nor’east Saltwater, February 1, 2006, Nor’east.com Club Article (posted online for club members). “Mark Sedotti: Man or Myth?” re veteran fly caster, Mark Sedotti. 2450 words.

Nor’east Saltwater, January 1, 2006, Volume 17, Number 1. “The New Ethanol-Blended Gasoline, What is Going On?” re ethanol-blended gasoline and its effect on marine engines. 3332 words.

On The Water, September 2005. “Mantis Shrimp - Spin, Jig, Troll & Fly.” Using the mantis shrimp lure/fly with various fishing methods and techniques. 1982 words.

New York Sportfishing Federation Newsletter, August/September 2005, Volume 17, Number 3. “In Appreciation of Charter Boat Captains, Their Mates, and the Fishermen They Serve Admirably” Part 1 re Montauk and Orient, Long Island charter boats. 1535 words.

The Fisherman, July 28, 2005, Long Island, Metro NY Edition, Volume 40, Number 30. “Editor’s Log: Another Perspective: A Free Saltwater Fishing License” re a solution to New York State’s quest for a mandatory saltwater fishing license. 1790 words.

Nor’east Saltwater, July 27, 2005, Volume 16, Number 17. “Peconic Porgies: For Kids Six to Sixty” re porgy fishing in Great Peconic Bay. 2145 words.

On The Water, June 2005. “Gardiner’s to the Greenlawns: Fluke Fishing at its Finest” re fluke fishing around Shelter Island, Long Island. 2800 words.

Nor’east Saltwater, March 1, 2005, Volume 16, Number 3. "Mantis Shrimp Fly Recipe” re instructions for tying the mantis shrimp fly. 1867 words.

The Fisherman, March 3, 2005, Long Island, Metro NY Edition, Volume 40, Issue 9. “Fly Tying: Shed Some Grains!” re using a feather-like material to lighten the Joe Blados Crease Fly with fly tying recipe. 1286 words.

Nor’east Saltwater, January 1, 2005, Volume 16, Number 1. “Striper Secrets on a Fly Rod” re the discovery of mantis shrimp in the belly of a striped bass. 1464 words.

The Fisherman, January 6, 2005, Long Island, Metro NY Edition, Volume 40, Issue 1. “In the Wake of the Proposed SW License!” re New York State’s quest for a mandatory saltwater fishing license. 1300 words.

The Fisherman, August 19, 2004, Long Island, Metro NY Edition, Volume 39, Issue 34. “Hickory Fun: Somersaulting Over Shad” re encountering hickory shad species when fly and spin fishing on the Peconic River. 1060 words.

Eastern Flyroddders of Long Island, February 2004. Website Story of the Month: “River Fervor with Recipe” re fly fishing on the Peconic River for bluefish. 1089 words.

The Traveler Watchman, Thursday, December 2, 2000. Letter to the Editor: “A Solution for Antihunters” re Calverton Enterprise Park. 560 words.

Long Island/New York Metro Area Chapter of Parents of Murdered Children, Inc. and Other Survivors of Homicide Victims, December 1998. “Letter from an Observer” re the Robert Shulman serial killer trial. 300 words.

The Southampton Press, Thursday, April 23, 1998, Western Edition, The Hampton Chronicle-News. “Viewpoint: On the Record” re the importance of video-and audiotaping statements and confessions. 750 words.

The News-Review, Thursday, December 4, 1997. “A Job Well Done” re the apprehension of an arsonist via Riverhead detectives. 200 words.

Towers News, October 1997. “Son of Sammy law.” Editorial re Sammy “The Bull” Gravano and the Son of Sam Law. 600 words.

Towers News, September 1997. “UFO’s.” Editorial re sitings in New Mexico and Arizona. 400 words.

Towers News, August 1997. “Denial.” Editorial re John and Patsy Ramsey (parents of Jon Benet Ramsey); Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield; O.J. Simpson and Colin Ferguson; Amy Fisher and Mary Jo Buttafuoco; Vincent Gigante. 600 words.

Towers News, July 1997. Book Review: Underboss by Peter Maas, published by HarperCollins. Re Life in the Mafia. 400 words.

New York Game & Fish, November 1996. “New York’s Long Island Whitetails” 700 words.

Towers News, January 1994. “Conviction At All Costs.” Editorial re the Galen Kelly Story. 1300 words.

Towers News, December 1993. “Gardens of Stone.” Editorial re our liberty. 500 words.

Towers News, September 1993. “They Just Don’t Get It.” Editorial re journalism and our criminal justice system. 700 words.

Towers News, June 1993. Letter to John Gotti. 450 words.

Towers News, February 1993. “Boxed In.” Editorial re Katherine Beers/John Esposito. 850 words.

Towers News, February 1993. “Gotti’s Friends.” Editorial re guilt by association. 800 words.

Towers News, January 1993. “The Injustice of Our Justice System.” Letter to Senator Padavan re guilty by association. 450 words.

Towers News, January 1993. “Getting Away With Murder.” Editorial re Leona Helmsley. 900 words.

Towers News, January 1993. “A Matter of Opinion.” Editorial re Kerry Kotler case. 300 words.

Towers News, January 1993. “The Amy Fisher Story.” Editorial re Joey Buttafuoco. 500 words.

Towers News, December 1992. “Equal Justice for All.” Excerpts from The Jackie Mason Show, “Guilty by Allegation.” 200 words.

Towers News, May 1992. “Equal Justice for All.” Editorial re the John Gotti trial. 1800 words.

Towers News, February 1992. “A Case for Vigilantism.” Editorial re Bencivenga rape case. 1400 words.

Towers News, February 1992. “Unconditional Discharge.” Richard Tchilinguirian statement. 450 words.

Towers News, January 1992. “The Best of Times, the Worst of Times.” Editorial updating the Richard Tchilinguirian case. Part 8 of a series. 1100 words.

Towers News, December 1991. “The Queens Sex Crimes Unit: Abusers of Power.” Editorial updating the Richard Tchilinguirian case. Part 7 of a series. 1100 words.

Towers News, November 1991. “Right Up Your Alley.” Editorial re Alley Pond Environmental Center Inc. 400 words.

Towers News, November 1991. “Justice Delayed is Justice Denied.” Editorial updating the Richard Tchilinguirian case. Part 6 of a series. 700 words.

Towers News, October 1991. “Restaurant of the Month: Fra Diavalo” Review. 800 words.

Towers News, September 1991. “ADA: Master of Duplicity or Darling of Dunces.” Editorial updating the Richard Tchilinguirian Case. Part 5 of a series. 1500 words.

Towers News, August 1992. “DA’s Gambit: Deals, Deceptions, and Delays.” Editorial updating the Richard Tchilinguirian case. Part 4 of a series. 2000 words.

Towers News, July 1991. “Men and Machinery.” Editorial updating the Richard Tchilinguirian case. Part 3 of a series. 2000 words.

Towers News, April 1991. “Dances with DA’s.” Editorial updating the Richard Tchilinguirian case. Part 2 of a series. 1500 words.

Towers News, March 1991. “Police Prevarication: The Long and the Short of It.” Editorial regarding the Richard Tchilinguirian case (matter conducted by Barry Slotnick’s office). Part 1 of a series. 1500 words.

The English Newsletter, Spring 1991, English Department, Queensborough Community College. “On Writing No Stranger Than I.” 100 words.

Queensborough Review: A Journal About Writing. Fall, 1986. “Creative Engineering.” 500 words.

Queensborough Review: A Journal About Writing. Fall, 1985. “Eye Opener.” 300 words.

Newsday, February 1, 1985. “A Dangerous Policy.” 320 word commentary.

Queensborough Review: A Journal About Writing. Fall, 1984. Book review of Carl Markgraf’s Punctuation.

Composition Newsletter, Spring 1983, Vol. III. “Course Design: Strategy for English Composition II,” Queensborough Community College. 300 word article.

1000 Islander (Canadian Publication), August 16, 1982. “Houseboating in the Thousand Islands.” Feature-length article, 4 photos, 3000 words.

Bayside Times, June 1, 1978. By-line. 500 words.

UPCOMING ARTICLES FOR 2010-2011

Fishing Salt and Fresh Water ~ Hunting ~ Eating Well, TBA."Greenport's Rich Maritime Heritage: The Launching of the Kid II - First Splash." 980 words. Long Island boatbuilder Gil Smith's catboat design, Kid II, makes its first splash in Greenport, Long Island. Captioned support photos of the Kid II's 15-month construction process, along with the vessel's "First Splash."

Nor'east Saltwater, TBA. "Kayak Angling for Fluke, Porgies & Blackfish." Part Two of Two. 2,426 words.

Nor'east Saltwater, TBA. "Selecting Fine Lightweight—Yet Gutsy—Bait Casting Rods & Reels." 1,786 words.

Fishing Salt and Fresh Water ~ Hunting ~ Eating Well, TBA. "The Kastmaster: Time-Tested Tin—Fine-Tuned & Turned Deadlier." 1,900 words.

Nor'east Saltwater, September 2010. "Mantis Shrimp Recipe for 7-inch Fly (Squilla empusa) New & Improved." 1,900 words.

Nor'east Saltwater, October 2010. "Altering & Improving Upon Time-Tested Lures." 2,150 words.

Whining or Dining? ~ The Candid Restaurant Reviewer:

Villa Paul, Hampton Bays. 1,825 words. Captioned support photos.

a Mano, Mattituck. 1,120 words. Captioned support photos.

Jamesport Manor Inn, Jamesport. 850 words. Captioned support photos.

Bayview Inn & Restuarant, South Jamesport. 884 words. Captioned support photos.

Tweeds Restaurant & Buffalo Bar, Riverhead. 1750 words. Captioned support photos.

Seafood Barge, Southold. 1,450 words. Captioned support photos.

Fishing Salt and Fresh Water ~ Hunting ~ Eating Well, "Ducks & Geese Unlimited: Professional Outfitters Make the Difference." Duck and goose hunting with professional guides on Long Island, New York. 2,600 words. Captioned support photos.

Fishing Salt and Fresh Water ~ Hunting ~ Eating Well, "Handgun Laser Sights as a Tool: The Deadly Added Edge." The advantages of laser sights as a teaching tool. 2,600 words. Captioned support photos.

Fishing Salt and Fresh Water ~ Hunting ~ Eating Well, Bonus Feature: "Paradise Found." A couple's travels throughout Hawaii. 2,483 words. Captioned support photos.