Christopher Verga on Muck Rack

Christopher Verga

Bay Shore
As seen in: Fire Island News, Greater Long Island, Newsday, CounterPunch, Long Island Press, Dan's Papers, GreaterBayShore, GreaterBabylon
Covers:  History, politics and environmental news
Doesn't Cover: Sports
Columnist for Fire Island News, writer, High School Social Studies Teacher, Adjunct at Suffolk Community College and John Jay College.
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Interview

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes.

How is social media changing news?

Faster consumption of news and less attention span on stories.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

To write stories that become the facilitator of discussion.

What's your favorite social network?

Facebook

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

No. I learned the value of writing after high school.

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

"Bike Packing: A Unique Camping Experience on Fire Island" and "A renewed Call for Councilmanic Districts in Islip Town"

When's the best time to pitch you?

Always pitch an idea when it's fresh. The longer you wait, the more pessimistic you become about it.

When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?

Nature trail

Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?

New York Times, Counter Punch,and Newsday
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