Episode 40 - Brian Abate of New York talks Local Journalism

Brian Abate lives in Brooklyn, NY, and is a journalist for local newspaper The Red Hook Star-Revue, which publishes each month 9,000 copies for the Red Hook, Carroll Gardens, the Columbia Waterfront District, and Gowanus neighborhoods. In a contemporary media landscape which neglects local coverage – to the detriment of our sense of community and the health of our democracy – Brian’s experience and insights are worth attention.

Our discussion covers, among other things:
*how he got involved with local journalism
*why he enjoys local journalism
*the benefits of local journalism
*his sandwich shop article
*balancing negativity and positivity
*the process of story development, printing and distribution

Brian finds hope in meeting so many great people in the neighborhood dedicated to making the community a better place.