| PRESS CLUB OF LONG ISLAND 2002 MEDIA AWARD CONTEST WINNERS |
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Title of Entry |
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Media Outlet |
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Dailies
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D1 - Deadline News |
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His Target: CA |
Newsday Staff |
Newsday |
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Eco-Terrorism |
Al Baker |
New York Times |
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Senseless |
Stephanie McCrummen |
Newsday |
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D2 - Non-Deadline News |
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Death on the
Job: Immigrants At Risk |
Thomas Maier |
Newsday |
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Judge's Comments: Very well
researched and written. |
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The Crossing |
Charlie LeDuff |
New York Times |
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Judge's Comments: Excellent. Good
use of description. Very well researched. You put several faces
on this story. |
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Campus Land
Deals |
Newsday Staff |
Newsday |
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D3 - Feature |
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Judge's Overall Comments on D3:
This was one of the more difficult categories to judge. Entries
were excellent. |
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World Trade
Center Features |
Elizabeth Moore |
Newsday |
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Judge's Comments: Moore puts you
there. Her use of description and quotes is very effective. Well
done. |
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Deaths in the
Family |
Hugo Kugiya |
Newsday |
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Judge's Comments: Very informative.
Well researched. A good read. |
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The Path to
Tragedy |
Stephanie McCrummen |
Newsday |
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Judge's Comments: Not over written.
Well researched. |
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D4 - Column-News |
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The Lost Legacy of
Tom Gulotta |
Paul Vitello |
Newsday |
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Judge's Comments: Insightful. Well
written. Vitello has a good grasp of politics and voters. |
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Little Brother,
You're MVP in Our Hearts |
Shaun Powell |
Newsday |
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Judge's Comments: Very touching. |
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D5 - Column- Humorous |
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The Call of the
Riled |
Jerry Zezima |
Tribune Publishing |
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Judge's Comments: Very funny. A
column which most everyone can relate to. |
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Cell Phones and
Other Diversions |
Carol Scibelli |
New York Times |
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Judge's Comments: Funny,
insightful. |
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College is a Moving
Experience for Dad |
Jerry Zezima |
Tribune Publishing |
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Judge's Comments: Just about any
father with college age kids can relate to this. My dad got a
kick out of it. I think it gave him flashbacks. |
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D6 - Business/Econ./Financial |
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The Fight for
Computer Associates |
Newsday Staff |
Newsday |
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Judge's Comments: Well researched. |
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Castles Made of
Sand |
Susan Harrigan |
Newsday |
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Judge's Comments: Well written. |
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The Battle of Long
Island |
Jamie Herzlich |
Newsday |
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D7 - Environment/Science/Tech. |
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Striper: A Fish and
Its People |
Joe Haberstroh |
Newsday |
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Judge's Comments: Well researched
and written. Very thorough. |
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Guidelines Spark
Debate on Office Surgery Safety |
Donna Kutt Nahas |
Newsday |
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Judge's Comments: A story everyone
should read. Very informative. |
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Tiny Invader
Becomes A Bully In Local Waters |
John McQuiston |
New York Times |
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Judge's Comments: Would love to see
a follow-up regarding a decision on the impact. |
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D8 - Arts |
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Music and a Message |
Karin Lipson |
Newsday |
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The Play's the
Thing |
Bill Jensen |
Newsday |
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Window on a Way of
Life |
Debbie Tuma |
New York Daily News |
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D9 - Sports |
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Coach Paterno |
Joe Gergen |
Newsday |
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Judge's Comments: A good read. |
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Bad Smells,
Boredom, Cursed Bananas |
Laurie Nadel |
New York Times |
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Judge's Comments: Nice use of
description. |
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Contested Terrain |
Johnette Howard |
Newsday |
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Judge's Comments: Important topic
to so many people across the country. |
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D10 - Editorial |
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The Big Stick |
Lawrence Levy |
Newsday |
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He's Not Here To
Help |
Joye Brown |
Newsday |
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Weeklies
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Top of Page |
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W1 - Deadline News |
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A Day of Horror |
Editorial Staff |
The East Hampton
Star |
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Judge's Comments: Far and away the
most compelling entry in this group. The emotion packed in every
paragraph made the tragic events real to the reader. A
well-rounded package. |
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Crash Hits Home:
Flight 587 |
Keith Grant, Jeff
Lipton |
Long Beach Herald |
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Judge's Comments: Nice storytelling
and perspective from family and friends. Packaged well with
neighborhood impact of crash. |
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A Dream Shattered |
Stewart Ain |
NY Jewish Week |
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Judge's Comments: Extra effort to
track down information transformed this story from a sterile
brief to an impact-laden story. |
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W2 - Non-Deadline News |
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An Epic Power
Struggle |
Scott Brinton |
Merrick Herald |
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Judge's Comments: Scott Brinton
devoted an amazing amount of time and energy to investigate the
effects of Freeport Plant No. 2's emmissions on the health of
the community it served. This well written and comprehensive
coverage of the issues and controversy generated by efforts to
close the facility was a public service to his readers,
community and state. |
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A Look at the Lives
We've Lost |
Carolyn James |
ACJ Publications |
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Judge's Comments: A touching
reminder that the victims of Sept. 11 were more than the
horrific numbers repeatedly recited in the days immediately
after the tragedy. They were relatives, friends, and neighbors
who helped to make neighborhoods and communities special. |
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Comprehensive Plan
Series |
Susan Rosenbaum |
The East Hampton
Star |
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W3 - Feature |
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The Long Road to
Rehab (Pt. 1); Saving Lives Inmate at a Time (Pt. 2) |
Scott Brinton |
East Meadow Herald |
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When Entrepreneurial Spirit
Reigns |
Adina Genn |
Long Island Business News |
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Rum and Remembrance |
Julie Lane |
Times/Review
Newspapers |
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W4 - Column- News |
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This Ride's For
You, Cowboy |
Keith Grant |
Long Beach Herald |
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Judge's Comments: Very touching. |
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Where Have All the Children
Gone? |
Carolyn James |
The Beacon Newspaper |
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Judge's Comments:
Thought-provoking. Makes the reader realize the difference
between now and then. Also says something about priorities. |
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Us and Them |
Linda
Delmonico-Prussen |
Long Beach Herald |
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Judge's Comments: Makes the reader
appreciate the differences and similarities. Good job. |
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W5 - Column- Humorous |
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Jerry's Ink |
Jerry Della Femina |
The East Hampton
Independent |
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Compilation
Inspiration |
Phyllis Lader |
The Smithtown News |
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W6 - Business/Econ./Financial |
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Series on Computer
Associates' Proxy Battle |
Carl Corry |
Long Island
Business News |
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Judge's Comments: Good insight into
maneuverings of an attempted board takeover. Good continuing
coverage. |
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Real Estate Series |
Susan Rosenbaum,
Carissa Katz |
The East Hampton
Star |
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Judge's Comments: Thorough
explanation of residential market status. |
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W7 - Environment/Science/Tech. |
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Lyme Disease
Controversy |
Jerry Cimisi |
Dan's Papers |
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Judge's Comments: This is a very
interesting, well written article on Lyme Disease. The writer
did a good job of pointing out how important the issue is to
readers. He also carried through a good explanation of current
controversies regarding treatment and the vaccine and how they
are being addressed. |
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Toxic Plume Series |
Joanne Pilgrim |
The East Hampton
Star |
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Judge's Comments: The reporter did
an excellent job of following an imporant environmental topic
through a long series of meetings, keeping readers informed
about a crucial issue. |
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Montauk's Mean Seal |
Kitty Merrill |
The East Hampton
Independent |
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Judge's Comments: Interesting
writing and a lively style made this a good piece. The writer
also provided lots of useful info about the seal that showed up
in the area. |
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W8 - Arts |
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Arts Series
(Profiles) |
Robert Long |
The East Hampton
Star |
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Judge's Comments: Writer presents
an eclectic blend of charactrs who would, at the least, be
interesting dinner party companions. The exception might be the
Brales - mother and daughter - but their story was fascinating.
Strange by fascinating. |
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W9 - Sports |
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MLS' Ultimate
Unsung Hero |
Michael Lewis |
MLSnet.com |
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Judge's Comments: The profile of
the soccer player who almost didn't make it to the pros was an
easy and interesting read. |
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Long Island Rough
Riders in Turmoil |
Michael Lewis |
MLSnet.com |
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Judge's Comments: Story went beyond
the obvious to explain how a once high-flying team lost its
lustre. |
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Grab Some Pine: A
View From the Dugout 2001 |
Robert Leuner |
Suffolk Life
Newspapers |
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Judge's Comments: Young ballplayers
who read this column dream of the day when someone reports on
their experiences in the dugout. But the ending will be happier
for them. That's the joy of dreams. |
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W10 - Government/Politics |
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Sag Harbor Supports
Police Chief |
Kitty Merrill |
The Southampton
Independent |
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CPA is Focus of
State Inquiry / Town CPA Gives Up License to State |
Peter C.
Mastrosimone |
Suffolk Life
Newspapers |
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Brouhaha Over Beach
Barricade |
Kari-Lisa Brangan |
The Southampton
Independent |
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W11 - Education |
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Tutors: Enriching
Kids' Lives |
Carissa Katz |
The East Hampton
Star |
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Now Or Never For
Long Lane Fields |
Evan Tiska |
The East Hampton
Independent |
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W12 - Editorial |
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Saving Roosevelt
High Requires Courage |
Scott Brinton |
Merrick Herald |
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Judge's Comments: Good editorial
because it does more than preach, it offers 10 solid suggestions
for saving the school. Editorial is well written and a catchy
lede. Good work. |
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Double Vote, Double
Standard |
Virginia Garrison |
The East Hampton
Star |
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Judge's Comments: Effective
editorial that could have been too preachy, but was right on
target. I'm sure the paper took some heat over the piece, but it
certainly was well done, with solid arguments. Great ending! |
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From the Ashes |
Carolyn James |
Massapequa Post |
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Judge's Comments: Nice reflection
on the importance of veterans, and American life, at a time when
it was needed. |
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W13 - Review/Criticism |
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Give My Regards to
Eighth Street |
Joe LeSueur |
The East Hampton
Star |
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Judge's Comments: Writer shows
extensive knowledge of subject. Good first person account.
Detailed description, pictorial writing, in-depth analysis of
subject. |
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The Global Village |
Rose C.S. Slivka |
The East Hampton
Star |
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Judge's Comments: Pictoral writing.
Writer shows strong knowledge of subject, informative critique. |
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Screen Teen / The
Undergraduate |
Ben Kenigsberg |
The East Hampton
Independent |
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Judge's Comments: Breezy writing.
Shows good knowledge of subjects. |
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Magazine
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Top of Page |
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M1 - News/Feature |
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Working It Out |
Claudia Gryvatz
Copquin |
LI Parents and
Children |
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Judge's Comments: Writer does a
fine job of personalizing the issue and backing that up with
facts and figures. Good sidebars help complement an already
strong and relevant story. Meets the need of the audience. |
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Shaking Things Up |
Brian Reiferson |
The Communicator |
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Judge's Comments: Wonderful lede
sets the stage; good detail and thorough explanation of the
issue and personality being profiled. |
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An Unhealthy
Obsession |
Liza N. Burby |
Long Island Parents
and Children Magazine |
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Judge's Comments: Good mix of
personal stories and expert interviews. Explains significance of
subject very well. |
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M2 - Opinion- Review/Critique |
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It's Not Over Till
You Run Out Of Stamps |
Marcia Byalick |
Distinction
Magazine |
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Judge's Comments: You've inspired
this group of writerd (the judges)! Your writing style, personal
touch and nostalgic feeling make this a winning piece. |
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Life as a Lefty |
Marcia Byalick |
Distinction
Magazine |
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Judge's Comments: Clever writing
every lefty can relate to. Great opening and anecdotal style. |
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What Do We Tell Our
Children? |
Liza N. Burby |
Long Island Parents
and Children Magazine |
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Judge's Comments: Very moving and
meaningful piece - a good read for any parent post 9/11. |
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Specialized Press
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Top of Page |
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S1 - News/Feature |
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Casting For
Recovery, Catching a Kinship |
Wayne W. Nester |
The Fisherman
Magazine |
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Judge's Comments: Intersting topic.
Good use of quotes. |
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The Nissequogue: A
River of Quiet History |
Wayne W. Nester |
The Fisherman
Magazine |
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Judge's Comments: Well-researched
history lesson. |
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S2 - Opinion- Review/Critique |
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Various, Long
Island Woman |
Elyce Neuhauser |
Long Island Woman |
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Judge's Comments: Writer
understands her audience. |
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Dining Out -
Rockerfellers South Street Grill |
Jerry Lopiparo,
Frank C. Trotta |
50 Plus Senior News |
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Judge's Comments: Nice
conversational tone. |
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Television
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Top of Page |
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T2 - Non-Deadline News |
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Doctoring the Law |
Mark Lagerkvist |
News 12 Long Island |
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Judge's Comments: Comprehensively
and professionally put together with depth. |
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Bad Medicine |
Mark Lagerkvist |
News 12 Long Island |
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The Danger
Downstairs |
Andrew Ehinger |
News 12 Long Island |
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T3 - Feature |
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The Legend of the
Normandie Inn |
Bob Butler |
News 12 Long Island |
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Judge's Comments: Comprehensively
and professionally put together with depth. |
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Eyes in the Sky |
Andrew Ehinger |
News 12 Long Island |
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T5 - Business/Econ./Financial |
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Fuel for Thought |
Andrew Ehinger |
News 12 Long Island |
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Judge's Comments: Comprehensively
and professionally put together with depth. |
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Is Bottled Better? |
Bob Butler |
News 12 Long Island |
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Paying Through the
Pump |
Andrew Ehinger |
News 12 Long Island |
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T6 - Environment/Science/Tech. |
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Chernobyl: 15 Years
Later |
Scott Feldman |
News 12 Long Island |
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Judge's Comments: Comprehensively
and professionally put together with depth. |
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Getting Down to
Earth |
Bob Butler |
News 12 Long Island |
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Air Safety |
Michael A. Artsis,
Bredt Covitz |
LI News Tonight |
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T7 - Arts |
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Symphony at Sea |
Virginia Huie |
News 12 Long Island |
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Judge's Comments: Comprehensively
and professionally put together with depth. |
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A Singing Soprano |
Michael Artsis, LI
News Tonight |
LI News Tonight |
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T8 - Education |
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FBI Field Trip |
Connie Conway |
News 12 Long Island |
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Judge's Comments: Comprehensively
and professionally put together with depth. |
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Head of the Class
Series |
Virginia Huie |
News 12 Long Island |
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Air Traffic |
Michael A. Artsis |
LI News Tonight |
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T9 - Sports |
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Long Island Ducks |
Doug Geed |
News 12 Long Island |
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Judge's Comments: Comprehensively
and professionally put together with depth. |
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Bouncing Back |
Len Graziano, LI
News Tonight |
LI News Tonight |
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Meet the Mets-
Series |
Michael A. Artsis |
LI News Tonight |
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T10 - Public Affairs |
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Election Scofflaws |
Mark Lagerkvist |
News 12 Long Island |
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Judge's Comments: Comprehensively
and professionally put together with depth. |
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Cablevision
Editorial Series: Downtown Upturn |
Peter Kohler,
Christopher DeFilippis |
Cablevision Systems
Corp. |
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Too Close for
Comfort |
Wendi Bowie, LI
News Tonight, Ken Eckhardt |
LI News Tonight |
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T11 - Nat Sound Video Essay |
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Ride 4 Life:
Montauk to Manhattan |
Bob Butler &
Michael DelGuidice |
News 12 Long Island |
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Judge's Comments: Comprehensively
and professionally put together with depth. |
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Harmony for Heroes |
Virginia Huie,
Gil Pizarro |
News 12 Long Island |
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Ribbons for Jaimie |
Virginia Huie,
Brian Jingeleski |
News 12 Long Island |
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Radio
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Top of Page |
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R3 - Feature |
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Sick Seals |
Shaun Gerien,
WSHU-WSUF |
NPR News |
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Judge's Comments: Good use of
natural amient sound. Helps tell the story. Important story told
with thorough reporting and interviews. |
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Faith / 800 |
David North |
WALK AM/FM |
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Judge's Comments: Covers an issue
of importance very well, including emotional aspects. Good
writing and delivery, good use of sound from prayer service. |
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R5 - Business/Econ./Financial |
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LIRR Tunnel Danger |
Shaun Gerien,
WSHU-WSUF |
NPR News |
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Judge's Comments: An important
story that hits home. Makes good use of sound from commuters,
the people affected by the story. |
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R6 - Environment/Science/Tech. |
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Peace Garden |
David North, Maria
Cinque |
WALK-AM |
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Judge's Comments: Uses a different
approach to help people cope, truly "back to basics." Sums up
the issue and the significance of it very well. |
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R9 - Public Affairs |
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Toys for Sick
Children |
Roger Luce |
WBAB-FM |
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Judge's Comments: Well-produced
program features good interviews on a worthwhile program. |
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New York State
Parks on Long Island |
Sandy Brewster |
WBLI-FM |
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Judge's Comments: Lively interview
helps educate and inform, host is good at asking questions but
also listening and reacting to the answers. |
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Video Photography
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Top of Page |
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V1 - News |
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106 Air National
Guard |
David Garden |
News 12 Long Island |
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Judge's Comments: Excellent
point-of-view shots, truly makes us feel as though we're along
for the ride. Good close-up shots and quick pace help move the
story. |
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Firefighter Pride |
Michael DelGiudice |
News 12 Long Island |
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Judge's Comments: Camera shots help
add to the dramatic nature of the story. Good mix of camera
angles, shots of fire, crews, and interviews. Help tell the
story from the scene. |
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Ride 4 Life:
Montauk to Manhattan |
Michael DelGiudice |
News 12 Long Island |
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Judge's Comments: Excellent natural
sound, POV shots and creative camera angles. Let the emotion and
power of the story come through. |
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V2 - Feature |
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Long Island's
Lighthouses |
Michael DelGiudice |
News 12 Long Island |
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Judge's Comments: Simply put, some
stunning photography woork helps set the scene for this piece.
Matches the writing very well. Well-lit, well-composed and
well-shot. |
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Touchdown…Dragons! |
Michael DelGiudice |
News 12 Long Island |
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Judge's Comments: Great, fast-paced
style. Covers all angles of the subject and the story. |
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Ducks Camp |
Michael Lechner |
News 12 Long Island |
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Judge's Comments: Matches the mood
and pace of the subject. Creative camera work helps illustrate
the story. |
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Video Editing
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Top of Page |
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E1 - News |
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Ride 4 Life:
Montauk to Manhattan |
Michael DelGiudice |
News 12 Long Island |
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Judge's Comments: Excellent use of
natural sound, POV shots and creative angles to let the emotion
and power of the story come through. |
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Fat Soda Kids |
David Garden |
News 12 Long Island |
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Judge's Comments: Creativity comes
through. Helps pace thestory very well. |
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Danger Downstairs |
Gregory Inserillo |
News 12 Long Island |
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Judge's Comments: Editor does a
good job of moving the story allong with nat sound, POV camera
shots. |
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E2 - Feature |
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Touchdown…Dragons! |
Michael DelGiudice |
News 12 Long Island |
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Judge's Comments: Awesome editing!
Matches mood and pace of thesubject. Great mix of game footage,
interviews, and behind the scenes shots. |
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Long Island's
Lighthouses |
Cynthia Younker,
Michael DelGiudice |
News 12 Long Island |
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Judge's Comments: Great mix of
shots, camera angles, and a good sense of how the pictures
should match the story. |
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Symphony at Sea |
Gregory Inserillo |
News 12 Long Island |
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Judge's Comments: Edited well to
match the mood of the piece. |
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Photography- Dailies
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Top of Page |
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PD1 - News |
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Lucky To Be Alive |
Robert Mecea |
Newsday |
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Witnesses to
Tragedy |
Don Jacobsen |
Newsday |
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There Are No Words |
Alejandra Villa |
Newsday |
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PD2 - Feature |
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Striper |
John H. Cornell,
Jr. |
Newsday |
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A Shortage of
Priests |
Ken Spencer |
Newsday |
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Struggling To Be
Kids |
Alejandra Villa |
Newsday |
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PD3 - Sports |
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Rey of Sunshine |
Paul J. Bereswill |
Newsday |
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Judge's Comments: Nice action. |
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End Zone In Sight |
Paul J. Bereswill |
Newsday |
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Judge's Comments: Good moment. |
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A Threat To Score |
Michael E. Ach |
Newsday |
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Judge's Comments: Fine moment. |
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Photography- Weeklies
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Top of Page |
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PW1 - News |
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Candles at Church -
9/11/01 |
Gordon M. Grant |
Independent News
Co. |
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The Scene at
Brent's Following the Cyril's Fish House Robbery |
Julie Aster Miller |
The East Hampton
Star |
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Flag Painting on
Barn |
Gordon M. Grant |
Independent News
Co. |
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PW2 - Feature |
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Can Somebody Please
Turn the Bagpipes Down? |
Janine S. Gasser |
The Southampton
Independent |
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Judge's Comments: Good slice of
parade. |
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PW3 - Sports |
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Lil League & |
Paul Schreiber