Rediscovering New York: episodes

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Coffee & Tea in New York
1h 2m
New York's Relationship With the Drinks ALMOST Everyone Loves On this week’s show we will look at a lighter side of New York: the City's relationship with coffee and tea, from past to present. My guests will be Rediscovering New York regular Justin Rivers, Chief Experience Officer and Lead Tour Guide for Untapped New York; and David Wong, Owner of McNulty's Tea & Coffee Co., which is celebrat
-Central Park West Past to Present
1h 3m
On this week’s show we will visit one of New York’s grand and most storied, avenues, Central Park West, from its place as an outlying part of New York that was distant from the main life of the City as the park was designed and constructed, to its development as a grand residential boulevard. My guest will be Rediscovering New York regular and the show’s Special Consultant, David Griffin of Landm
Woodside and Sunnyside
1h 2m
On this week's show we will visit the neighborhood of Woodside, in Queens. My guests will be returning guest, historian, and author Jason Antos, who is also president of the Queens Historical Society; and Jonathan Cordeiro, owner and partner the Alcove Restaurant. Tune in for this fascinating conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by clicking here. Segment 1 Jeff introdu
Prospect Park South & Ditmas Park, Brooklyn
1h 2m
On this week’s show we will take a look at an iconic Brooklyn neighborhood within a neighborhood, Ditmas Park, which is part of the famous Flatbush. My guests will be Jeremy Wilcox, Founder and Owner of Custom NYC Tours, and Dina Rabiner of the Cortelyou Road Merchants Association. ‍ Segment 1 Jeff introduces his first guest Jeremey Wilcox, owner of Custom NYC Tours. Jeremey grew up in Richmond
New York as a Colony - When the Dutch and the British Ruled
1h 2m
On this weeks’ show we will look at New York’s history as a colony, first under the Dutch when we were New Amsterdam, and then under the British when we became New York in 1664, right through the end of American Revolution New York City remained under British control until two years after the Revolutionary War ended. My guests will be journalist and best-selling writer Russell Shorto, author of Th
Two Famous New York Streets
1h 3m
Central Park South and 57th St. between 5th and 8th Avenues, also known as Billionaire's Row On this week's show we will explore two New York streets, or more to the point, 3-block sections of two New York Streets: Central Park South and 57th Street between 5th and 8th Avenues, which is also known these days as Billionaire’s Row. My guest will be Rediscovering New York regular and the show’s Spe
Two Storied Downtown Avenues - The Bowery & Allen Street
1h 1m
On this week's show we will take a historic stroll along two storied, and at times notorious downtown avenues: The Bowery and Allen Street. My guests will be Joyce Gold, Founder of Joyce Gold History Tours, and Bob Brenner, Founder of Pig Feet Walking Tours. Show Notes Segment 1 Joyce gold is a tour guide who for the past 40 years has lead private tours as well as group tours through New York’s
Belmont and the Famous Arthur Avenue in the Bronx
1h 1m
On this week’s show we visit Belmont and the Arthur Avenue, Bronx’s famous Little Italy.My guests will be Rediscovering New York regular Justin Rivers, Chief Experience Officer and Lead Tour Guide for Untapped New York, and Peter Madonia, owner of Madonia Brothers Bakery, and chairman of the Belmont Business Improvement District. Show Notes Segment 1 Justin Rivers is the chief officer and lead
Art in New York City's Public Spaces
1h 3m
On this week's show we will journey to many different parts of New York, exploring works of art in the City’s public spaces. My guests will be Rediscovering New York regular and the show’s Special Consultant, David Griffin of Landmark Branding, and Jen and James Wallace, co-founders of nAscent Art New York.Tune in for this fascinating conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestrea
Philanthropy New York Style
1h 0m
Some History and Current Work of New York Based Foundations On this week’s show we will explore New York as a center of Philanthropy, including the history and present work of some New York based foundations.My guests will be Azra Dawood, Postdoctoral Fellow of the Museum of the City of New York, and , and Kenneth Fisher, Partner at Fisher Brothers Real Estate, Chairman & CEO of the Fisher Hous
Brooklyn's Own Bushwick
1h 1m
On this week's show we visit Bushwick, in Brooklyn. My guests will be Jeremy Wilcox, Founder and Owner of Custom NYC Tours, and local business owner from the wonderful neighborhood of Bushwick, Toby Moskovitz. Toby Moskovits is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Heritage Equity Partners. Tune in for this fascinating conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by clicki
Famous New York Artistic Roundtables
1h 3m
On this week’s show we will explore two famous “Roundtables” of New York: at the Algonquin Hotel, and Andy Warhol’s Factory. My solo guest will be Rediscovering New York regular and the show’s Special Consultant, David Griffin of Landmark Branding. Tune in for this fascinating conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by clicking here. Show NotesSegment 1This week’s show D
The History and Vibe of Woodhaven Queens
1h 1m
On this week’s show we will visit Woodhaven in Queens. My guests will be Ed Wendell of the Woodhaven Historical Society, and Mark Gallagher, owner of the famous Manor Deli, and other Queens culinary businesses. ‍ Tune in for this fascinating conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by clicking here. Show NotesSegment 1Tonight we’re going to journey to Queens With Edwin Del
Celebrating Black History Month in New York City
1h 1m
On this week’s show we will celebrate New Yorkers whom you may not have heard of but who have played an important role in the City’s African American History. My guests will be author and local historian Erik K. Washington, who will talk about his recent book Boss of the Grips, The Life of James H. Williams and the Red Caps of Grand Central Terminal; and Founder and Artistic Director of On Site O
How New York's Community Institutions Have Been Responding to the Pandemic
1h 3m
On this week’s show we will look at how some of New York’s local community institutions have been responding to the pandemic. My guests will be Robert Snyder, Author, Professor Emeritus of American Studies and Journalism at Rutgers University and the Manhattan Borough Historian, and Victoria Neznansky, Chief Development and Social Services Officer at the YM/YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood, loc
The Bronx's City Island
1h 2m
On this week’s show we will visit what is one of New York’s more remote neighborhoods, but a treasure, City Island in the Bronx. My guests will be Barbara Burn Dolensek, Administrator at the City Island Nautical Museum, and Paul Klein, President of the City Island Chamber of Commerce. Tune in for this fascinating conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by clicking here. Sh
Red Hook, Brooklyn
1h 2m
On this week’s show we will visit Red Hook, in Brooklyn. My guests will be returning tour guide, Jeremy Wilcox, Founder and Owner of Custom NYC Tours; and longtime Red Hook resident Susan Povich, co-founder and co-owner of Red Hook Lobster Pound. Tune in for this fascinating conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by clicking here. Show NotesSegment 1Tonight on the show we
NYC Women at the Forefront, Past & Present
1h 1m
On This Week’s show we will celebrate Women’s History Month by looking at some remarkable New York women you may not have heard of who’ve made great contributions through their work, and achievements. My guests will be returning Rediscovering New York expert Joyce Gold, Founder of Joyce Gold History Tours; Wendy Hilliard, the first African American rhythmic gymnast to compete on a U.S. national te
East Harlem - Not The Part of Harlem You Probably Have Heard About
1h 2m
On this week’s show we will visit East Harlem. My guests will be returning Rediscovering New York historian Kevin Draper, Director of New York Historical Tours; and Julio Valdez, Founder of JVS Project Space, which provides professional artists the opportunity to develop and present their work in the City. Tune in for this fascinating conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream
The Scots in New York
1h 2m
The Impact of Scottish Immigrants on the City and our Cityscape On this week’s show, broadcast during Tartan Week here in New York, we will celebrate how Scottish immigrants contributed to and influenced New York, especially our architectural heritage. My guests will be architect John Kinnear, founder of John Kinnear Architects, and board member of the American Scottish Foundation; and Graham Dobb