Author: Joe Barone, Staff Writer

Joe was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He was born into a Jets family, who has had season tickets with the organization since the final days of Shea Stadium to the transition to the Meadowlands.In May 2017, Joe will earn a Bachelor's Degree of Arts in Journalism from Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. He plans on pursuing a Master's Degree in Public Relations after he graduates.At Hofstra, Joe is a member of Hofstra's Award-Winning Radio Station: 88.7 FM WRHU. There, he is a lead reporter for the New York Islanders, hosts sports talk shows and provides play-by-play and color commentary for Hofstra Pride athletics.Joe lives in Brooklyn with his grandmother and sister and has a dog, Buddy. His love for hockey, football and baseball stem from his parents.