Rediscovering New York
1,000 FOLLOWERS
Rediscovering New York is a weekly show that showcases New York City's extraordinary neighborhoods. Each week we focus on a particular neighborhood; we explore its history, its vibe, its feel and its energy, really what makes the neighborhood special.
Rediscovering New York
1y ago
On this week’s show we will explore how some of America’s great authors thought of and portrayed New York City in their writing.
My solo guest will be Rediscovering New York regular and the show’s Special Consultant, David Griffin, Founder and CEO of Landmark Branding.
Tune in for this fascinating conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.
Segment 1
Jeff introduces the topic of today's episode about portrayals of New York by authors, as well as introduces the guest for today’s episode David Griffin, the Founder and CEO of Landmark B ..read more
Rediscovering New York
1y ago
On this week’s show we will discuss two of the City’s most iconic islands, both in Upper New York Bay: Governor’s island and Ellis Island. My guests will be will be returning Rediscovering New York expert Joyce Gold, Founder of Joyce Gold History Tours, http://www.joycegoldhistorytours.com/; and Public Historian, Naturalist and Author Mandy Edgecombe, https://untappedcities.com/author/mandyedgecombe/
Tune in for this fascinating conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.
Segment 1
Today’s episode starts off with the introduction of today’s guest and t ..read more
Rediscovering New York
1y ago
On this week’s show we will explore how some of New York’s best tour companies have been providing their programming and even creating
new content during the pandemic, and what their future New York programming may look like. My guests will be Rediscovering New York regular Justin Rivers, Chief Experience Officer and Lead Tour Guide for Untapped New York, https://untappedcities.com/; and Corey William Schneider, CEO and Founder, New York Adventure Club, https://about.nyadventureclub.com/about/.
Tune in for this fascinating conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by ..read more
Rediscovering New York
1y ago
On this week’s show we will visit the twin neighborhoods of Concourse and Highbridge in the Bronx.
My guests will be expert tour guide Jeremy Wilcox, Founder and Owner of Custom NYC Tours; and Walter Puryear, Senior Director at the Andrew Freedman Home, a center for arts and artists located on the Grand Concourse.
Tune in for this fascinating conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by clicking here.
Show Notes Segment 1
Tonight’s show topic will revolve around the twin neighborhoods of Concourse and Highbridge in the Bronx. The first guest will be Jeremy Wilc ..read more
Rediscovering New York
1y ago
Spies and Saboteurs in New York During Wartime
On this week's show we will explore the history of the "enemies within", spies and saboteurs in New York City who were in the service of the country's enemies, or soon-to-be-enemies during wartime. My guests will be author Kevin Fitzpatrick,
https://fitzpatrickauthor.com/; and tour director Bob Brenner, Founder of Pig Feet Walking Tours,
https://www.pigfeetwalkingtours.com/.
Tune in for this fascinating conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.
Segment 1
Tonight’s show topic is all about spies and sabot ..read more
Rediscovering New York
1y ago
A Little Bit Of Italy In Southwest Brooklyn
On this week’s show we will visit Dyker Heights, In Brooklyn.
My guests will be expert tour guide Jeremy Wilcox, Founder and Owner of Custom NYC Tours, https://www.customnyctours.com/; and Alfred DiScipio, owner of La Villa Pizzeria, https://lavillapizza.com/
Tune in for this fascinating conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by clicking here.
Show Notes Segment 1
On today’s show, we focus on Dyker Heights in Brooklyn. The episode features Jeremy Wilcox who is the founder and owner of Custom NYC Tours. He always lo ..read more
Rediscovering New York
1y ago
On this week's show we will explore the development of Modernism in New York - the new architecture based on International and Chicago models that swept up Park Avenue and redefined the New York City skyline.
From Lever House to the Seagram Building, to Expressionist landmarks such as the Guggenheim Museum and the TWA Terminal at JFK International Airport, we will discuss the buildings that created a new era of American design.
My solo guest will be Rediscovering New York regular and the show’s Special Consultant, David Griffin of Landmark Branding, and the special consultant for Redisco ..read more
Rediscovering New York
1y ago
Mostly in Brooklyn, But Also In Other Boroughs
On this week’s show we will speak with the people behind the newest exhibition “Stoop Stories” at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum.
My guests will be Hana Elwell, Vice President of Exhibits and Education at the Museum; and Marj Kleinman and Lara Weinberg, producers and creators of this inspiring work.
Tune in for this fascinating conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by clicking here.
Show Notes Segment 1
Today’s first guest is Hana Elwell who is the Vice President of Exhibit and Education at the Brooklyn Children's Museum ..read more