Rediscovering New York: episodes
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Touring New York City
1h 1m
On tonight’s show we will be taking a look at businesses that bring New York City to life through their incredible tours. My guests will be Corey William Schneider, CEO and Founder of New York Adventure Club, and Joyce Gold, Founder of Joyce Gold History Tours. Segment 1 Jeff introduces his first guest, Joyce Gold, who has 40 years of touring experience, numerous encyclopedia entries of NYC. Jo
New York's Great Public Libraries
1h 2m
On this week’s show we will be taking an in depth look at some of New York City’s great public library systems – yes, we have more than one, three in fact! We will be looking at two of them.My guests will be Keith Glutting, Manager, New York Public Library Visitor Volunteer Program at the New York Public Library, and Jennifer Thompson, Assistant Director of the Central Library at Brooklyn Public
LGBTQ Activists and Politics
1h 1m
How LGBTQ Activists Shaped NYC’s Political System This week’s episode will focus on the influence of LGBTQ and HIV+ activists on New York City Politics. My guests are Melissa Sklarz, the first transgender elected official in New York, and the NY City Council, and Erik Bottcher, Chief of Staff to Council Speaker Corey Johnson.Segment 1This special episode begins with Jeff introducing his guests, M
New York's Art Deco Skyscrapers
1h 1m
On this week's program we will explore the City's Art Deco skyscrapers, arguably the most magnificent structures in New York. My guest will be Rediscovering New York regular, and the show's Special Consultant, architectural expert and aficionado David Griffin of Landmark Branding.And you can watch the Facebook Live video by clicking here Segment 1 Jeff starts the show introducing his guest, Dav
Saving the City's Cultural Landmarks
1h 2m
Saving Two Buildings in Brooklyn On this week’s program we will explore efforts to gain landmark status for buildings based on culture and history, and two buildings in particular, both in Brooklyn.My guests will be Karen Karbiener, Clinical Professor at New York University and Walt Whitman Scholar, and Raul Rothblatt, Historic Preservation Advocate and co-founder of Five Boroughs to Freedom.
Greenpoint Brooklyn
1h 0m
On this week’s show we will visit Greenpoint, in Brooklyn. My guests will be returning guest, local historian, famed tour guide (and Greenpoint resident!) Lucie Levine, founder of Archive on Parade, and Julia Moak, owner and publisher of Greenpointers.com.Segment 1Jeff introduces his first guest, Lucie Levine, founder of Archive on Parade, who first talks about when she moved to NYC and Greenpoi
The New York City Subway
1h 1m
On this week’s show we will journey underground, and a little above ground, as we explore the New York City Subway: its history, and its art! My guests are returning guest and Rediscovering New York regular Justin Rivers, Chief Experience Officer and Lead Tour Guide for Untapped New York, and Phil Desiere, Founder and Owner of Walkabout New York.
Riverdale, The Bronx
1h 0m
On this week’s show we visit Riverdale, in the Bronx. My guests will be Rediscovering New York regular guest and the show’s Special Consultant, David Griffin of Landmark Branding, and Betty Campbell-Adams, owner of the Famed Lloyd’s Carrot Cake.Show Notes Segment 1 To begin the podcast, Jeff introduces guest-regular, David Griffin. David talks about his relationship with NYC, where he grew up, a
A Tribute to Greg Trupiano
1h 6m
On this week's show we will go into the archives from two past episodes, where Greg Trupiano was one of my guests.We will replay part of my show on Fort Greene - Greg loved bringing the history of his beloved Brooklyn to life, especially where it was touched and greatly influenced by Walt Whitman- and my interview with Greg and Michael Capasso, the General Director of the New York City Opera, on t
New York's Most Iconic Hotels
1h 2m
On this weeks show we explore the City’s most iconic, quintessential, and utterly New York-centric hotels: the Plaza and the Waldorf Astoria.My guests will be two Rediscovering New York regulars: David Griffin, Founder and CEO of Landmark Branding, who is also the program’s Special Consultant, and Joyce Gold, Founder of Joyce Gold History Tours. Tune in for this fascinating conversation at TalkRad
Across The Bridge To Whitestone Queens
1h 1m
This week we will travel to Whitestone, in Queens.My guests will be returning guest, historian, and author Jason Antos, who is also president of the Queens Historical Society; and George Isaakidis, owner and partner of Harpell Chemists.Tune in for this fascinating conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by clicking here. Show Notes Segment 1 Jeff introduces his first guest
Washington Heights
1h 4m
On this week's show we visit Washington Heights. My guests will be Robert Snyder, Professor Emeritus of American Studies and Journalism at Rutgers University and the Manhattan Borough Historian, and New York City Council Member Mark Levine, representing New York’s 7th District. Tune in for this fascinating conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by clicking here. Show Notes
Alexander Hamilton & New York City after the American Revolution
1h 2m
On this week’s show we will explore the life of one of the country’s most important and influential Founding Fathers, Alexander Hamilton; his life in New York City; and his influence and those of his contemporaries on the city that would become the financial and commercial capital of the United States. My guests will be Rediscovering New York regular Joyce Gold of Joyce Gold History Tours; and his
The Famous Flatbush, Brooklyn
1h 1m
On this week’s show we will explore the famous Flatbush, in Brooklyn. My guests will be returning Rediscovering New York guest, local historian, and famed tour guide Lucie Levine, founder of Archive on Parade; and Lauren Collins, the Executive Director of the Flatbush Avenue And Church Avenue Business Improvement Districts. Tune in for this fascinating conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the F
Brooklyn's Bedford Stuyvesant
1h 3m
On this week's show we will visit the neighborhood of Bedford Stuyvesant, in Brooklyn. My guests will be Rediscovering New York regular and the show’s Special Consultant, David Griffin of Landmark Branding; and Medina Sadiq, Executive Director of the Bed Stuy Business Improvement District. Tune in for this fascinating conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by clicking her
Where Italian Immigrants Settled in Lower Manhattan
1h 3m
On this week's show we celebrate the time of the famous San Gennaro Festival in New York by exploring the two neighborhoods in Lower Manhattan where Italian immigrants settled: Little Italy and the southern part of Greenwich Village. My guests will be returning Rediscovering New York guest/expert Joyce Gold, Founder of Joyce Gold History Tours; and a member of the local business community in Lit
Protests and Activism in NYC
1h 3m
On this week’s show we will explore the City’s history of protests and activism, and the people who have propelled social change from the 1600’s to today. My guests will be Sarah Seidman, Puffin Foundation Curator of Social Activism at the Museum of the City of New York and curator of the museum’s present exhibition “Activist New York”, and Sean Corcoran, Curator of Prints and Photographs at t
Immigration and the New York Experience
1h 2m
On this week’s program we will take an in depth look at immigrants: where they came from, why they came to New York, and how their communities impacted the City in everything from our economic ethos to our political culture. We also will look at how one particular kind of institution, the Settlement House, met the needs of immigrants, and we will explore the history of one of New York’s early se
NYC and the United States Supreme Court
1h 2m
How New York and New Yorkers Impacted the Supreme Court On this week’s show we will explore the impact of New York City and New Yorkers on the United States Supreme Court, from the establishment of the Republic right up to the present day. My guest will be teacher (and lawyer!) Robert Pigott, author of "New York’s Legal Landmarks", a historical guidebook to our court buildings, history and lor
New York's History in Presidential Elections
1h 2m
With Election Day and the question of who will be the next president upon us, on this week’s show we will explore the history of Presidential Elections and how they were impacted by events in New York City. My guest is Kevin Draper, Director of New York Historical Tours. Tune in for this fascinating conversation at TalkRadio.nyc Show Notes Segment 1 Jeff introduces his first guest, Kevin Dr