Hello folks. This week I sit down with Danny Rivera, a Paramedic for a fire company in Suffolk County, to talk about what it is like being the tip of the spear of the COVID-19 response on Long Island. Danny talks about what he is seeing on his

The Arena-E7-Typhoid Mary and 1906-A History

Mar 20th, 2020 28m 32s

Hello folks! I'm back with an episode that delves into the history of Typhoid Mary and what the country was like in 1906 during the Typhoid epidemic. If you have some free time during the quarantine, give it a listen and tell your friends!The

The Arena-E6-Melanie D'Arrigo-Democratic Congressional Candidate in NY 3rd

Aug 21st, 2019 42m 43s

Howdy Folks! This week I sit down with Democratic Congressional Candidate Melanie D'Arrigo who is challenging Tom Suozzi for his seat in NY's 3rd District, of which Oyster Bay is a part. Melanie and I discuss the challenges of running a campaig

The Arena-E5-Ted Bahr-Psychedelic Poster Art in Oyster Bay

May 15th, 2019 38m 41s

Greetings fellow travelers! This week I sit down with Ted Bahr, owner of the Bahr gallery in Oyster Bay. We discuss psychedelic posters, the Grateful Dead, the 1960s, running an Amazon-proof business in Oyster Bay, and using your business as a

The Arena-E4-Josh Lafazan- Politics in Action

Apr 26th, 2019 45m 36s

Hello Oyster Bay! This week I sit down with Josh Lafazan, the young, energetic Nassau County legislator representing the 18th District, which includes the hamlet of Oyster Bay.Over the course of a 40 minute conversation, Josh and I discuss his

The Arena-E3-Mike Putnam is For The Birds!

Apr 20th, 2019 1h 6m

Hi folks! This week I sit down with Oyster Bay's own Mike Putnam, and we do a deep dive on local ecology, bird-watching and geocaching. It's a great talk! Show notes, link loves, follow:http://www.nswildlifesanctuary.org/ (Shu Swamp)https:/

The Arena -E2- Bobby Rehka and the Zen of Oyster Bay Family Karate

Apr 3rd, 2019 1h 10m

Hi folks! Episode 2 is out and it's a good one. Bobby Rehka, owner, head instructor and Zen master of motivation, spares some time to talk about martial arts, self-improvement and the challenges and rewards of running a karate school in Oyster

The Arena -E1-Welcome to the Pod & Interview With Danny Rivera

Mar 20th, 2019 50m 46s

First Episode! This is a podcast for and about the citizens of Oyster Bay NY. We cover news, politics, business and lifestyle with a local emphasis.This week: An interview with Danny Rivera, author, scuba instructor, EMT and local business own

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