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The Birth of Sound Recording: Thomas Edison’s Journey to the First Phonograph
Today, we turn on the car radio, listen to Spotify, and binge our favorite podcasts (like Hearin’ New York) without a second thought.
But that technology has a story, and like any good invention, it’s got a dedicated...
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The Untold Story Behind Robert DeNiro’s Iconic ‘You Talkin’ to Me?’ Scene in Taxi Driver
New York and great films go together like peanut butter and jelly. And if we dial it back to the late 1970s, perhaps there’s no cinematic sandwich more famous than Martin Scorsese’s Taxi Driver.
It’s got drama, grit,...
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PA Paul: The NYC Train Conductor Spreading Joy with Rhymes and Rhythm
What if public transportation came with an unexpected perk?
Imagine you’re on the way to work in the morning, and rather than the usual arrival announcement, you were treated to something that made you smile.
In...
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Think Edison Invented Audio Recording? Meet the True Pioneer Behind Captured Sound
It’s second nature these days to pop in your earbuds while you’re working out, listen to a YouTube creator tell you how to make sourdough, or blast your favorite hip-hop in the car while you’re commuting.
But have...
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From Jingle to Hit Single: The Untold Tale of the Friends Theme Song by The Rembrandts
Remember back in the 90s when we all used to meet up at Central Perk for vanilla lattes, acoustic gigs, and chats with Friends?
In today’s episode, Ginni shares a little known fact about F.R.I.E.N.D.S. You’ll learn...
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From Sicily to Staten Island: The Heartwarming Story Behind Enoteca Maria’s Nonnas of the World Project
New York is famous for countless reasons, and at the top of that list is its cultural diversity. The Big Apple is a cultural melting pot. Which also means it’s home to a global cornucopia of cuisine.
In today’s...
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New York’s Best-Kept Secret Island
Pristine land, colonizers, confiscation, and confusion. It’s a tale as old as time.
But, thankfully, after changing hands, uses, and ownership multiple times, New York’s Governor's Island is finally returning to its...
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Top 5 Excuses for Escaping Your Family This Thanksgiving
What’s your favorite thing about Thanksgiving?
Mashed potatoes? Load em up!
Pumpkin Pie? More please!
Your opinionated auntie telling you how to live your life? “Uh…is that my phone ringing? I better just get...
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Inclusivity on the Runway
Expensive outfits, outlandish ideas, things you’d never really wear, and lots of serious faces.
Yep, we’re talking about Fashion Week in New York.
Historically, it’s fun to watch. But sadly, it hasn’t always been a...
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Engineering Marvel: The Brooklyn Bridge
Have you experienced the dizzying heights, the impressive views, or the stunning construction of the Brooklyn Bridge?
The feat itself is undeniably impressive, but there’s a lot more to the story.
In today’s episode,...
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Celebrating 100 Years: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Lions, tigers, and bears, oh my!
That’s what the early days of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade were actually like.
In today’s episode, Ginni shared the terrifying tale of the origins of NYC’s most iconic...
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The Nightmare Before Christmas in NY
Tim Burton has a unique ability to transform the grotesque into something humorous and quirky. Films like Edward Scissorhands, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and Beetlejuice were instant hits.
Now, you can meet your...
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