Michael Smith

Michael Smith was born in Carmel, New York on April 10, 1976. He was born as Michael Everett Smith. His family moved to New Windsor, New York, which is 60 miles north of New York City. His father founded The Sentinel in 1979 as a weekly newspaper covering the Town of New Windsor. The Sentinel, today, publishes once each week, and covers Orange County, and is the largest non-daily paper. The Sentinel is a crusading community newspaper which has been involved in many community causes. It's proudest accomplishment is the establishment of the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor. Michael is V.P. of E.W. Smith Publishing, Inc. The Sentinel and Orange County Post are both part of the E.W. Smith Publishing Co., Inc., which was founded in 1979. Since it's inception it has been a family owned business and publishes other niche publications. Michael and his brother Steven, started Network Weather back in 2012 with Dave Schwartz. The Weather Channel hired back Dave Schwartz on March, 2014. Here is one story about Network Weather from PR Newswire: New Network Weather Coverage Planned A new family oriented network weather channel with famed meteorologists bringing weather and entertainment. ATLANTA, Aug. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- It was announced today that Network Weather, a new 24-hour weather station, will launch October 2014, appearing nationally via cable television and broadband Internet providers. The Network Weather team has recruited veteran meteorologist Dave Schwartz whose experience at The Weather Channel totals more than 25 years. Viewers who watched him during that period know that Dave is passionate about his profession. "What fires me up is the drama of weather. Both writing and speaking about my wonder and passion for this truly awesome field is something I just love to do," says Schwartz. Network Weather's segments will be designed for what viewers want--live, weather-centered programming. Also joining Network Weather is meteorologist Mark Mathis, who has over 20 years of on-air experience with several television networks. "I try to have fun with the weather when the actual weather warrants it, and people seem to have responded positively," says Mathis. Network Weather will offer current weather segments, forecasts, and features to its viewers in an engaging, informative, and entertaining way. "Weather is such a rich topic that even on a so-called 'slow weather day' we'll show you how exciting and compelling it can be," says Schwartz. Network Weather executives are currently working with national advertisers to sponsor this unique and valuable programming. To learn more about Network Weather, LLC, please contact Randy Davies, Media Relations, by mail at P.O. Box 8444, Atlanta, GA 31106, by phone at (845) 565-1437, or by email at [email protected]. Visit Network Weather on Facebook at www.facebook.com/networkweatherchannel The Network Weather channel will be a family oriented 24-hour television weather network with famed meteorologists bringing back weather that is compelling and entertaining. Please contact Randy Davies at 845-565-1437. This press release was issued through 24-7PressRelease.com. For further information, visit http://www.24-7pressrelease.com. SOURCE Network Weather, LLC Michael attended Washingtonville High School and Orange/ Ulster Vocational School, where he achieved Outstanding Student in Print and Communications from 1992-1994. He also played baseball while in school. Michael studies martial arts and is a powerlifter. Michael has studied acting, and has been in the entertainment/ media business since a child, and currently studies with Jan Tarrant.