Nancy Solomon
Interviewee | Collection Sort ascending | Description | Interviewer | Date of Interview | Location of Interview | Affiliation |
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Myron "Mike" and Helen Van Essendelft | Long Island Traditions |
Mike and Helen Van Essendelft live in Oakdale, New York. Mike Van Essendelft, born on April 16, 1908, worked for Bluepoints, a renowned oyster company, for over 12 years. Starting as a waiter at the Snapper Inn, Mike eventually became a sales assistant at Bluepoints and worked his way up to the position of sales manager. Helen Van Essendelft supported the oyster industry by shucking and freezing oysters for Birdseye. Together, Mike and Helen provide a unique perspective on the history and operations of the fishing industry in West Sayville. |
Nancy Solomon | Oakdale, NY | Long Island Traditions | |
Joe Scavone | Long Island Traditions |
Interview with Joe Scavone |
Nancy Solomon | Freeport, NY | Long Island Traditions | |
Rick Verity | Long Island Traditions |
Rick Verity is a skilled bayman who learned the art of eeling from his father, Elwood Verity. Growing up in Blue Point, Rick's family has a long history of working on the bay, with his grandfather, Bill Verity, being a lobster catcher. Rick began his bay adventures at the age of three or four, accompanying his father to rake clams in the bay. His father taught him the best spots and techniques for clamming, including treading clams in the soft mud. Over the years, Rick and his father expanded their expertise, engaging in activities such as combing and setting traps for eels. |
Nancy Solomon | Lindenhurst, NY | Long Island Traditions | |
Tom Jefferies | Long Island Traditions |
Interview with Tom Jefferies |
Nancy Solomon | Freeport, NY | Long Island Traditions | |
Carmine Marinnacio | Long Island Traditions |
Carmine Marinaccio was born on May 7, 1987, in the Bronx. His parents hailed from Basilaca and Okadi, near Mount Vesuvius, and arrived in the Bronx when his father was 11 years old. Carmine's grandfather worked as a laborer, crafting furniture and harboring resentment toward tax collectors, which eventually led him to leave. Growing up near the water, Carmine developed a fondness for the beach and found ways to earn money, such as catching bait and reselling boats. |
Nancy Solomon | Freeport, NY | Long Island Traditions | |
Cory Weyant | Long Island Traditions |
Cory Weyant is a full time commercial fisher from Freeport, New York. He traps eels, killies, crabs and other finfish using traps he has built himself. He also works on trawler fishing boats. Cory grew up in Freeport and learned his skills through the community. His father was also born in Oceanside and worked in the boating industry, running transport boats and working at bait stations. Cory started fishing and swimming at a very young age |
Nancy Solomon | Freeport, NY | Long Island Traditions | |
Tom Jefferies | Long Island Traditions |
Interview with Tom Jefferies |
Nancy Solomon | Freeport, NY | Long Island Traditions | |
Charles Brower | Long Island Traditions |
Charles Brower is a seasoned fisherman and bayman, hailing from a long line of individuals who have made their living off the waters. Born and raised in Baldwin Harbor, he began his fishing journey at the young age of 15 under the tutelage of his father, who taught him the art of cod fishing. Brower Avenue itself is named after his great-grandfather, showcasing the family's deep connection to the fishing industry. Throughout his career, Charles Brower primarily engaged in net fishing, specifically using a gillnet. |
Nancy Solomon | Baldwin, NY | Long Island Traditions | |
Cory Weyant | Long Island Traditions |
Cory Weyant is a seasoned bayman and dragger fisherman with over forty-five years of experience in the industry. He has witnessed significant changes in his line of work, particularly in the Freeport area where he has lived since he was two years old. Weyant's career has spanned several decades, during which he has seen a decline in the number of small trawlers in his area and a dramatic decrease in the abundance of fish. He attributes these changes to overfishing and the advancement of fishing technology. Despite the challenges, Weyant has managed to adapt to the changing circumstances. |
Nancy Solomon | Freeport, NY | Long Island Traditions | |
George Combs, Jr. | Long Island Traditions |
Mr. Combs comes from a long line of baymen. He speaks about being a captain, shipbuilding, and other experiences in the fishing industry. |
Nancy Solomon | Amityville, NY | Long Island Traditions |