Brian Laird on WNYC.

So here's that text we just got a few minutes ago from a 15-year-old,

or at least they say they're 15-year-old, a 15-year-old, and maybe set up for a career as a writer,

if this text is any indication, says, I'm a 15-year-old, and the day before yesterday, I went on a walk on

local trails by my house. As I was walking, light rain began to turn into soft flakes, and I reached a small

farm where a local family has horses. My dog and I were able to feed the horses' apple slices

I'd brought and pet them, then walk back as the snow began to fall heavier. Walking up, waking up to the 20 inches of snowfall in our

backyard was my golden retrievers heaven. How about that for some writing from a high school

student, 15-year-old, whoever you are. Great job. You could say, Brian Leris shouted you out on the

radio. Take that to school when they

reopen because it doesn't sound like you're in New York City, so your school is probably closed.

One more guest and call in on the snow for today. Taylor Jung is an independent multimedia journalist,

who, among other things, is a digital reporter and producer for the news site

epicenter, NYC. That site was launched in central Queens during COVID when Elmhurst and places

around there were called the epicenter of the pandemic, remember that? So epicenter, NYC,

which reports very much at the neighborhood level in Queens and elsewhere around the city.

Taylor Jung says she covers how government can work for New Yorkers, but her article on

Epicenter yesterday wasn't just about government. It was called Six Tips on how to be a good

New York City neighbor this blizzard. Taylor, thanks for joining us. Welcome to WNYC.

Yes, so thank you for that introduction. It's a beautiful way to describe the work

that epicenter does and kind of why we put that guy together. And listeners, for this call in,

we're inviting specifically anyone who lives, well, you can live anywhere, but tell us two things.

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