References:
Wantagh Herald Coverage of Steve Rhoads — Story that built a relationship: https://www.liherald.com/wantagh/stories/steve-rhoads-says-hes-ready-to-deliver-for-his-constituents,159139
Story that tested relationship: https://www.liherald.com/merrick/stories/state-senator-steve-rhoads-believes-warriors-should-keep-their-name-because-it-actually-honors,183350
SPJ Code of Ethics: https://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp
The “Firewall” Background Information: https://robotlotus.com/the-marketing-editorial-firewall-explained/
Carolyn James and Scott Brinton are both members of the Long Island Journalism Hall of Fame: https://pcli.org/Hall_of_Fame
Local newsrooms are downsizing this century: https://www.npr.org/2023/04/19/1170919800/local-newsrooms-are-vanishing-heres-why-you-should-care