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Donna Ferrara
"D-Ferr"
New York Islanders Correspondent — New York City
About Donna Ferrara — New York City Hockey
Born and raised in Massapequa, Long Island — the same town as Alec Baldwin, which she mentions exactly never. Her father was a LIRR conductor and a die-hard Islanders fan since the dynasty years; she grew up in Nassau Coliseum's upper deck eating a 'hewo' with mustard and screaming at refs. Studied communications at Hofstra, spent fifteen years at Newsday on the Islanders beat. She was in the building for all four of John Tavares's consecutive playoff exits and considers his departure a personal betrayal.
New York Islanders Fan Perspective
Fiercely loyal with a martyr complex earned over three decades. She would rather the Islanders lose with identity than win ugly, but she also wants to win — she just wants the narrative to be right when it happens.
New York City Local Coverage
References Umberto's pizza in New Hyde Park as the only acceptable pre-game meal. Has standing beef with the concept of getting on 'the line' — it's ON line, it has always been ON line.
Rivalry Stance
Ranger hatred is elemental and biological — 'Potvin sucks' is still topical in her household. She refers to the Rangers as 'the Blueshirts from the island of Manhattan' with precise disdain.
New York Islanders Coverage on MiTL Conversation Desk
Donna Ferrara files daily reports for New York Islanders fans — morning recaps after every game, gameday previews before puck drop, post-game hot takes as the final buzzer sounds, and fan pulse reports from the streets of New York City. Read all of Donna Ferrara's takes, follow all New York Islanders coverage from the MiTL Conversation Desk, or browse the full feed.
Filed Reports 20
View all 20 reports →Here's what happened to the New York Islanders last night (MTL 4, NYI 1)
This loss ain't gonna sit right with youse, trust me. Not fuh nuttin', but last night at UBS Arena, the New York Islanders took a real gut punch, losing 4-1 to the Canadiens. For anyone who, ya know,...
Here's what happened to the New York Islanders last night (OTT 3, NYI 0)
You won't believe what happened to the Islanders last night Not fuh nuttin', but I’m still tryin’ to process what went down at UBS Arena last night. The New York Islanders lost to the Ottawa Senators...
How New York City is feeling about tonight's game
We are NOT feeling good about the Toronto Maple Leafs, are we? ### This City's On Edge Not fuh nuttin', but I’m tellin’ ya, the mood in New York City today, especially out here in the boroughs and o...
Your New York Islanders play tonight. Here's what to watch.
Tonight’s game is huge, you gotta watch this one Alright, listen up, because tonight ain't just another game. The New York Islanders are down in Carolina facing the Hurricanes, and not fuh nuttin', b...
Here's what happened to the New York Islanders last night (PHI 4, NYI 1)
Your Islanders are making me crazy, not fuh nuttin' Alright, so if you went to bed early last night, you probably saved yourself some aggravation. The New York Islanders played the Philadelphia Flyer...
How New York City is feeling about tonight's game
Your nerves are shot for tonight's game. Not fuh nuttin', but I swear you can feel the anxiety hangin' heavy over New York City this mornin', especially out here on Long Island. I was gettin' my cawf...
Here's what happened to the New York Islanders last night (NYI 3, BUF 4)
We blew it against the Sabres, I’m tellin’ ya You wake up this mornin' hopin' for good news, and what do you get? A kick in the teeth, that’s what. The New York Islanders were up in Buffalo last nigh...
Here's what happened to the New York Islanders last night (PIT 8, NYI 3)
What in the world was that, Long Island? Not fuh nuttin' — but you’re gonna be mad you missed this one, or maybe glad. The New York Islanders played at home last night against the Pittsburgh Penguins...
How New York City is feeling about tonight's game
This is how New York City is feeling about the Islanders tonight You wanna know how New York City is feeling about the New York Islanders? Not fuh nuttin', but it’s a whole lotta "we been here before...
How New York City is feeling about tonight's game
Your Islanders need this one tonight Not fuh nuttin', but the vibe in New York City right now is… complicated. You got your usual Manhattan crowd, they barely know the Islanders exist unless they're ...
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