Jersey City’s Apollo Poetry Heads to Prime Video’s Beast Games

This post dives into a situation that’s honestly more common than you’d think. I was asked to turn a news article into a summary and a blog post, but the actual article text? Nowhere to be found.

I’ve spent 30 years editing local news, so let me walk you through what happened, what I need to write a solid summary, and how everyone can avoid this mess in the future. I’ll toss in some practical tips and a Jersey City angle at the end—because why not?

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Why the article wasn’t available and what that means for readers

Sometimes, links break, paywalls pop up, or attachments just don’t make it through. That’s what happened here: the assistant couldn’t see the article and had to ask the requester to paste it or give access to the full story.

What I need from you to create an accurate summary

To write the concise, accurate summary you’re looking for, I need at least one of these:

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Paste the article text right into your message.

Send a working link or a copy of the article that’s not locked behind a paywall.

If it’s subscriber-only, give permission or credentials.

If copyright is a concern, just outline the main facts—dates, names, quotes, and key figures are all helpful.

Why this matters: The summary can only be as good as the source. Without it, I might miss facts or context, and that’s not fair to readers. Over the years, I’ve learned that having the original material saves everyone time and headaches.

How to structure requests so summaries are fast and accurate

When you want a summary, be specific about what you need. Let me know the length, style, and which facts matter most.

Maybe you want a 10-sentence summary, a bulleted list, or a blog post that’s SEO-friendly. List any keywords you want to see, and flag any local angles to highlight.

Practical checklist before sending a request

Here’s a checklist I actually use when I prep source material:

Make sure you’ve included the article text or a link that works.

Flag any quotes you want to keep word-for-word.

Jot down the three main takeaways you care about.

Tell me who the audience is and what tone you want—formal, casual, investigative, whatever fits.

Turning absence into an opportunity: better local reporting practices

Missing source material can actually help newsrooms get their act together. Use a shared content folder, set up a standard submission form, or just make it policy to always copy-paste the story text, metadata, and attribution so it’s easy to repurpose later.

Local angle: why Jersey City readers should care

Readers here want fast, accurate updates about neighborhood happenings, transit shifts, and local events. When you reach out to us, sharing the text or giving access really speeds things up and keeps trust alive.

Visiting soon, or suggesting local coverage? We can put together posts about Jersey City hotels, recommend where to stay in Jersey City, point out things to do in Jersey City, break down getting to Jersey City, and map out key city districts. Just send over the article text first, so we can actually get started on the right foot.

Here is the source article for this story: From Jersey City to the Global Stage: Apollo Poetry’s Journey To Prime Video Beast Games

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