Perhaps the fact that he had been a well - known local television and radio journalist contributed to his success. (theguardian.com)
A lifelong Brooklynite, Blakeney is a writer, photographer, and award - winning radio journalist who produced and directed WNYC's «The Leonard Lopate Show» for 10 years. (therunstudio.com)
UPDATE III: Diane Sweet posted this video from radio journalist Scooter McGee that reportedly shows a ruptured gas line releasing gas into the flood waters and atmosphere (treehugger.com)