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When this New York newspaper went on strike, Jay served as an organizer. Name the paper.
What is the New York Daily News?
Jay's favorite English Premier League Team is Tottenham Spurs. Why?
What is its Jewish history!
Jay went to THIS South American city on assignment during summer 2016.
What is Rio de Janeiro?
Jay's first job out of college.
What is a New York City taxi driver?
What is take pictures?
Jay wrote for THIS newspaper for about 4-5 weeks before joining the New York Times.
What is New York Newsday?
This "Miracle Met" is Jay's favorite Met of all time.
Who is Ron Swoboda?
What reptile did Alana convince Jay to try in Cape Town, South Africa?
What is crocodile?
In 1969, Jay left Woodstock early for these two reasons.
1. It was muddy.
2. The Mets were playing a double header.
Jay bought THIS every morning on the way to work, much to the chagrin of Linda, who knew he could make it at home.
What is a cup of coffee? (or two, or three!)
In the 80s, Jay used to hit THIS pub around 2 a.m. on the regular, after finishing a late night at the Daily News.
What is The Lion's Head
In high school, Jay played hooky to watch THIS athlete spar at Madison Square Garden.
Who is Muhammad Ali?
When Jay visited Julie in Havana, Cuba, in 2018, what did he bring with him to give to Cuban children?
What is a duffel bag of baseballs?
Jay played THIS sport in high school.
Jay loves to say THIS when he is frustrated, usually in response to a slow computer or stand-still traffic.
What is "aw, c'mon man!"
This is the ONLY news source that Jay would consider un-retiring to write for.
What is Haaretz?
This writer dedicated his book to Jay. Who is he, and what did the dedication say?
Who is Harvey Araton?
What is "For Jay Schreiber who drove us all crazy, but steered us right."
Name Jay's favorite album to listen to on long road trips.
What is Leonard Cohen, Live in Dublin? (But any Leonard Cohen album is a correct answer)
Jay wanted to get married at "Top of the Fair." What is this place, and why did Jay want to get married here?
What is:
1. Top of the Fair is one of the remaining buildings from the 1964 Worlds Fair
2. From the top of Top of the Fair, you could see Shea Stadium.
Jay once tried to take the bus INTO the city on a day when everyone was fleeing Manhattan. What day was this?
What is 9/11? (Jay, explain...?)
This famous New York Times editor rejected Jay's application twice before giving him an offer. Name him.
Who is Al Siegel?
One of Jay's daughters is loosely named after a famous female athlete. Name her.
Who is Jockey Julie Krone?
What is 4 hours (5 if it's an international flight, 6 if we have to park).
Jay was in one play in college. Who did he play?
Who is St. Peter (waiting at the gates of heaven)?
One day in the late 80s, when Jay lived on the Upper West Side, he forgot to move his car for Wednesday morning street sweeping, resulting in a parking ticket. Why did he forget to move his car?
What is Jay's kitchen was on fire!?