The Oyster Bay Arena

The Arena-E8-COVID-19 Frontline Report-Paramedic Danny Rivera

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 ambulance calls, how his job has changed with the arrival of the pandemic, and what is going on in the Emergency Rooms of hospitals who are dealing with an unprecedented wave of COVID-19 patients. It's a good talk and I think you're going to love it.  Thanks to Danny for taking time out of his busy schedule to talk with us. Also, if you're looking to learn to SCUBA dive, or continue your SCUBA training, Danny's company, Goodlife Divers, is a great place to do it. Give his web-site a visit and check out what he has to offer. Here at the Arena we encourage you to support local businesses, especially now when they are experiencing unprecedented challenges due to the drop in business related to COVID-19.   https://goodlifedivers.com/ [https://goodlifedivers.com/] Stay safe out there Mark

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

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 Top 100 Songs of 1906 https://playback.fm/charts/top-100-songs/1906 [https://playback.fm/charts/top-100-songs/1906] Atlas Obscura Article on North Brother Island https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/north-brother-island [https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/north-brother-island] Picture of Roosevelt at the Naval Review in Oyster Bay Harbor https://www.loc.gov/item/2013651460/ [https://www.loc.gov/item/2013651460/]

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

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 campaign as a progressive candidate in a moderate district, as well as her position on the hot-button issues of the day, from Medicare For All, to Immigration, to the Second Amendment. There's some real thought-provoking stuff in there. I realize this talk may be a little "blue" for Oyster Bay, but give it a try. I keep asking Republicans to come on the podcast, but they seem very shy. Just know that the door to my basement studio is open to anyone, regardless of political persuasion. Have a great week everyone. As always, support your local businesses! https://www.darrigo2020.com/ [https://www.darrigo2020.com/] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48PIP672HuY [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48PIP672HuY] Pineapple Pizza Video: https://youtu.be/cZ0tfjyxzDg [https://youtu.be/cZ0tfjyxzDg]

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

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 vehicle to create a community for like-minded people. In 2018, Ted sold a successful media business and traded his desk for an art gallery. Now he collects and sells poster art from the psychedelic era at his gallery in Oyster Bay. Get in touch with Ted for a look at his amazing collection, and have a listen to our talk. https://www.bahrgallery.com/ [https://www.bahrgallery.com/] You can reach ted at: ted@bahrgallery.com [ted@bahrgallery.com]

The Arena-E4-Josh Lafazan- Politics in Action

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 meteoric rise in Nassau County politics, what it means to govern as an Independent in a world of increasingly divisive partisan rhetoric, the challenges of being the only millennial in the Nassau County legislature, his view of the political landscape and what he's been working on lately. Josh is an accessible, interesting guy and sharp as a tack. It was a good conversation and I hope you enjoy it. Links: Josh's Official Legislator Page: https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/4465/District-18---Joshua-A-Lafazan [https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/4465/District-18---Joshua-A-Lafazan] Josh's Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Political-Gladiators-Millennials-Navigate-Minefield/dp/0692592083/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?keywords=josh+lafazan&qid=1556303784&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmrnull [https://www.amazon.com/Political-Gladiators-Millennials-Navigate-Minefield/dp/0692592083/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?keywords=josh+lafazan&qid=1556303784&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmrnull] Josh's TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPrpRbuoEPE [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPrpRbuoEPE] Nassau County Task-Force Report on Marijuana Legalization and Regulation https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/24890 [https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/24890] OBEN Soccer Fundraiser Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oben-soccer-club-4th-annual-fundraiser-2019-tickets-58161140537?aff=ebdshpsearchautocomplete