How old are you and where are you from?

I’m 29 and I’m from Uniondale, NY. 

What got you into skating?

I saw that show Skate Maps and knew a few kids from my school that skated so I got a board and it was a wrap. 

What was it like growing up in Uniondale? Is there a good scene there?

Growing up in Uniondale was okay. There was no scene. Me and my friends would skate around heading towards other towns and we discovered the Long Island scene. There was the gas station spot for a little. A lot of people from around Long Island would come skate there. They tore that down and put up a 7/11.

What can you tell me about LICK?

LICK stands for Long Island City Kleaners. It’s a skate shop but also a boutique. Got a dope selection of kicks, different boards, has it own line of clothing. Also has shop boards for the low. They have the usual other things like wheels, trucks, bearings. All the essentials a skate rat needs. 

What’s the craziest thing you’ve seen go down in Queens?

That’s a very good question. I’ve seen a bunch of random shit, fights, police surrounding blocks for whatever reason, hot girls, parties, nothing super crazy though. 

Do you think computers will take over the world?

Haven’t they already? Nobody can look away from their phone, including myself. 

Valid point. What’s your favorite spot to skate in NYC?

Tie between Borough Hall, Lenox Ledges, and Flushing. 

What about Pizza spot? Equally important. 

I used to love Champion’s dollar pizza spot on Essex. That has saved my life many days, but I went vegan so I usually buy this brand with the name Vegan Harvest or I make my own. When I find a spot in the city has a good vegan slice I’ll be money. There was this spot in Williamsburg but it closed down. 

Did you see your skating improve after taking on a vegan lifestyle?

Yeah, things flowed better. My body thanks me for doing that. 

Mobb Deep or Capone n Noriega?

Mobb Deep but there’s no wrong answer to that question. 

What’re your thoughts on college?

It’s a business. It can be useful in life and help with your future but it’s not a necessity. You don’t need college in order to be successful. 

You getting hooked up by any companies these days?

Besides riding for LICK, I get Sk8mafia boards, és helps me with kicks. 

Any projects in the works?

Just building on doing something with Sk8mafia in the near future, but other then that just stacking footy. I’m always in the streets so I’ll most definitely have a project out sooner then I think. 

Best skater out of Long Island?

There are many to choose from. Billy McFeely. 

Any closing words you’d like the world to know?

If the bartender is to boogie slide off wit the dancer. Much success to everyone reading this. More life, more deals, less gossip.