The Team

The NY Sports Digest receives content from a plethora of different writers who’s passion for sports is only matched by their passion for telling other people what they think. Here is a list of our top contributors, and the short paragraph they would like us to read at their funeral:

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Mark C. Rinaldi – Columnist

A resident of Harrison since 1996, Mark grew up in the Harrison Central School District, graduating from Harrison High School in 2004. In 2009, Mark graduated from Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York out on Long Island with Bachelors degrees from the Frank G. Zarb School of business in both marketing and management.  In his free time Mark enjoys following sports on the professional, collegiate and high school levels and sampling night life from both Westchester County and New York City.

Anthony Strait – Columnist

Born and raised in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn, NY, sports became Anthony’s first love. A Hofstra University alumni, he went on to intern for WABC-TV and was a key sideline contributor during the New York Giants Super Bowl run in 2007-08. He followed that up with co-hosting and hosting his own online sports show from 2008-2010. Now part of NYSportsDigest.com, Anthony looks to bring his love for sports and insight to the mass public. A lifelong Giants, Mets and Knicks fan supporter, he believes in the true meaning of what it takes to be a sports fan. By the way, he also enjoys a good game of Madden during downtime.

David Serraro – Columnist

David attended Hofstra University where he studied Journalism and focused on sports reporting. During his time at Hofstra, David interned with 1050 ESPN radio, as well as Sirius XM Radio where he worked along side Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo. He was also a staff member at 88.7 FM Radio Hofstra University. He is currently a board operator at SIRIUS XM radio and believes if you need help with your football picks, he is the man to go to. As a die hard Mets, Jets, and Nets fan, he is anxiously waiting to see one of his teams finally win a championship.

Leslie Monteiro – Columnist

Born in New York and raised in New Jersey. Been a Jerseyite for 20 years now. Knows a lot of history about New York Sports and likes to give an objective view of NY Sports. He also likes to offer what goes on in sports around the country. Not only does he write for NY Sports Digest, but he covers high school sports in Bergen County.

Chad Morton – Columnist

Chad Morton is an author, broadcaster, entrepreneur  and voice actor.  Chances are you have probably heard him somewhere on something. He is a proud graduate of THE University of Pittsburgh!  He currently broadcasts for Verizon in the Washington D.C. area.

Greg Blume – Columnist

Gregory Blume was born in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, but was raised everywhere else.  He now lives walking distance from the New Meadowlands Stadium, which is nice.  Greg used to make a living as a graduate student reading Renaissance poetry and teaching, but now he writes and does some other stuff.  He also spends too much time trying to forge the perfect tweet; follow his Twitter feed so that he can ply you with witty sports aphorisms, giddy movie references, and the occasional song lyric.

Jesse Aronica – Columnist

A native of Long Island, Jesse is a lifelong fan of the Yankees and Jets. After graduating from Jericho High School in 2010, he is a member of the Honors Program at the College of Arts and Sciences at Boston College. At BC, Jesse hosts a weekly sports radio talkshow.

Aaron  Sidorov – Chief Creative Designer

Aaron is the Chief Creative Writer for the NY Sports Digest. He has professional experience as an Art Director and Copywriter. At one point in time, he owned a shipping and storage company in Missouri. Favorite form of transit? Train. (See more of Aaron’s work at www.ajsidorov.com/)

Eric Marmon – Senior Editor / Director of Marketing

A man on the move, Eric Marmon  graduated from Hofstra University, is a retired Whaler, and currently resides in Brooklyn, New York.

If you’re interested in joining (or just guest-writing for) the NY Sports Digest, feel free to contact us at EricM@ajaxunion.com