Blog Harborfest

How do you find a phoner? I looked through the wire stories on Ap ENPS and all the local affiliates websites. I decided that I didn't want to talk about homicide or the latest victim of a crime that was just committed. I chose to do focus on Harborfest. It was happening today. How many festivals are in New York? Too many too count. They were celebrating its 20th anniversary Then I thought it will be difficult to get someone on the phone. I decided to go for it anymore. I called about 10:30 am. The person who answered the phone said she is too busy right so please call back in 15 minutes. My deadline is at noon. I'm thinking should I change my story or stick to it. I was feeling lucky so I tried again. A different person answered the phone, I told her I wanted to speak to someone about the festival. She transferred me to Gerald Rockower the Communications Manager. He told me he's really busy can I call back in 30 minutes. I told him I could but my deadline was at noon. He said you have 5 minutes. I asked him all my questions. I thanked him. I had less than half and hour to write my story. Still managed to show a rough draft to Professor Cremedas---I got it done. At the end I received a good grade. Sometimes you just have to take chances as a reporter.