Born in Marble Hill, the Bronx, N.Y., grew up there, then moved to Co-op City, also the Bronx, with family. Went to SUNY Binghamton, then Boston University for journalism. Have lived in a bunch of places, including San Francisco and Indiana, Washington Heights, Manhattan, was my favorite, now I'm in Chelsea. I work as managing editor for a local newspaper, also freelance for a co-op/condo newsletter and play piano and bass in a rock band. At my co-op, Penn South, I'm often found either in the gym or in the community garden. Married, no children. Am thinking of pursuing teaching as a 2nd career.