Elizabeth Nunez, Distinguished Professor at Hunter College/CUNY, co-founder with John Oliver Killen of the National Black Writers Conference discusses her emigration from Trinidad to the US and her career as an academic and award-winning novelist.

Educator, New York State Senator, political historian-Seymour P. Lachman: "Three Men in a Room," "The Man Who Saved New York," "Mr. New York," adds "Failed State: Dysfunction and Corruption in an American State House" to his books of how government works.

Reverend Monsignier Jamie J. Gigantiello, Vicar for Development of the Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens and Pastor of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church describes growing up in Astoria, the various roads traveled, all contributing to his spiritual identification

Daniel T. Donnelly, founder of Donnelly Mechanical, talks about growing up in Flushing, odd jobs, CYO basketball, Army Reserve, people along the way and organizations that contributed to the success of his career. And then there was Kilimanjaro!

Eva Fogelman, PhD, author: "Conscience and Courage" writer/co-producer "Breaking the Silence" (PBS); founder, with Rabbi Schulweis, of the Jewish Foundation for the Righteous, social psychologist, psychiatrist-talks about her childhood - Part 2/2

Eva Fogelman, PhD, author: "Conscience and Courage" writer/co-producer "Breaking the Silence" (PBS); founder, with Rabbi Schulweis, of the Jewish Foundation for the Righteous, social psychologist, psychiatrist-talks about her childhood - Part 1/2.

Joseph Pistilli, Pistilli Realty Group and chair, First Central Savings Bank discusses the conversion of 2 historic buildings in Queens: the Eagle Electric Company, where Joe Pistilli's father, once worked, and Steinway factory into residentials.

Kenneth Fisher of Fisher Brothers, pays tribute to the Fisher brothers-his 4 uncles, the foundation of the present Fisher Brothers, and to family members dedicated to the future. Fisher House, The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum-philanthropic commitment.

Robert Cenedella, artist, satirical painter: "Southern Dogs," "Santa Claus" Yes Art "Souperman," creator of "Hostility Dart Board," "I Like Ludwig" pin, star of the documentary, "Art Bastard," talks about The Art Students League and artist George Grosz.

Robert Cenedella, artist, satirical painter: "Southern Dogs," "Santa Claus" creator of the "Hostility Dart Board," "I Like Ludwig" pins (worn by violinist Isaac Stern at Carnegie Hall), subject of the documentary "Art Bastard," Part 1 or 2 conversations.