In this episode, I chat with Arianna Sartzetakis, the creator of Uncover More, a platform that brings local arts, culture, and hidden gems to life. Arianna is, “Your hyper-local guide to experiences around the world,”.  Her approach offers a fresh way to explore the NYC & the world.

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In this episode, Kelly is joined by Sifat Razwan! He is a NYC content creator, IRL live streamer and host of The New York City Walking Show!

Join them as Kelly and Sifat talk about how they met! They talk about their content creator friends and how amazing it is to build a community with like minded people who love New York City. 

Kelly asks Sifat about his youtube channel. Sifat tells us how his Thanksgiving video changed is career. He talks about his IRL live streams through the city, and his best practices when engaging people during his work. And he talks about Fordham, what it's like, how cool it is, and why people should go visit. 

They then talk about Halloween: The different neighborhoods to go to to find the best Halloween decorations. The upper east and west sides, Harlem and even Dyker Heights in Brooklyn. They talk about a few attractions the city has: Boo at Zoo, Jimmy Fallon's Nightmare, Blaze, and the Pumpkin Flotilla at the Harlem Mirror.

Sifat tells Kelly about some spooky areas around the city. The bodies buried under Washington Square park, the asylum turned luxury condos on Roosevelt island, and the screams of a little girl in the Dakota building!

Finally, they talk about the West Village Halloween parade! Their favorite event of the year! learn how to be apart of the parade, join the thriller dance and enjoy the costumed fun! 

But above all else; Sifat Razwan is a New Yorker!

Kelly Kopp's Social Media:
@NewYorkCityKopp

Sifat Razwan's Social Media:
@TheNewYorkCityWalkingShow

Due to all of the hustle and bustle of NYC life, this week on the New Yorkers Podcast we are re-airing the very first episode of the New Yorkers Podcast. For all of our new listeners, please enjoy the first episode of our show, and see how far we've come since then. Leave a comment of your favorite New York Story, and maybe we will do a follow up episode with your favorite New York moments!

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 Welcome to New York City! 

Join Kelly Kopp and Jae Watson as they introduce you to the wonderful world of New York City! 

In this episode, Kelly and Jae Interview each other to learn more about: what hustles they have, their goals for the show, and their most memorable New York stories! 

New episodes are out every other Sunday!

Kelly Kopp’s Social Media:
@Newyorkcitykopp

Jae Watson’s Social Media:
@Studiojae170 

In this episode, Kelly is joined by Marco Abbiati! He is a New York City Christmas tour business owner, he is from Italy, lives in Luxembourg and is a New York city enthusiast.

Join them as they talk about how they met. Marco tells Kelly about how he started his social media platform. Seeing that there could be space to fill with pages about New York City during the holiday season. 

They then talk about the weather. They tell you how you should pack for your trip, Kelly gives the secret to not getting sick, and Jae talks about New York City Christmases of the past and his experience with having a White Christmas in New York.

Marco remembers the exact day he asked Kelly to join him on his business venture of creating the Dyker Heights Christmas lights tours! They talk about how those tours came to be and Kelly's excitement doing them every year.  

They talk about the Christmas tree lighting ceremonies: Tips for the best ways to experience them, good information on what to do if you want to experience the lighting without all of the crowds, and the best places to go to see all of the amazing trees that New York City has to offer. 

Kelly tells Marco where he likes to take people during his tours to see the best Christmas decorations and displays. Seeing the Rockettes, The South Street Seaport, And all of the Manhattan Christmas markets.

Finally, Kelly asks Marco about the holiday tours that he runs. They tell listeners what they can expect if they book the tour for their trip. They give times for the tour, the length, exactly where they are going and for how long. Kelly talks about how they've become a family and how much he loves giving facts about New York City during Christmas as he's on the bus traveling to and from Brooklyn.

Marco tells Kelly about his new tour, "My Christmas Morning in New York" It takes place in Manhattan and ends with an exclusive reservation at Papillon, which is famous for it's Christmas decorations. 

But above all else; Marco Abbiatti is a New Yorker!

Kelly Kopp's Social Media:
@NewYorkCityKopp

Marco Abbiatti's Social Media:
@MyChristmasinnewyorkcity

In this episode, Kelly and Jae have fun asking one another random questions about New York City. They really have to put their thinking caps on! 

They talk about how New York City has sculpted their personalities, humor and daily routines. 

Kelly asks Jae what his favorite train station is, and Jae asks Kelly which intersection is his favorite. They tell each other what their least favorite neighborhoods are as well!

They describe to each other what they would write to New York City in a love letter. Kelly tells Jae why he initially came to New York City 11 years ago, and what the City had in store for him. 

Finally, Jae asks Kelly what it means to him to be a New Yorker. He talks about why he came here, what he loves so much about the city, and how he came into his New Yorker hood. Jae talks about how proud he is to be a New Yorker.

But above all else; Kelly and Jae are New Yorkers. 

Kelly Kopp's Social media:
@Newyorkcitykopp

Jae Watson's Social Media: 
@Studiojae170

In this Episode Kelly speaks with Dr. Micky Blank! She is a photojournalist, digital creator and New York City Expert! Bringing you the latest in entertainment news from New York City! 

Join them as they talk about where Mickey is from and how she got started in the industry. Mickey talks about some things her audience might not know about her and some information she has learned about celebrities.

Kelly asks her about some of her most famous videos. Seeing Sarah Jessica Parker film “And Just Like that” as well as Timothée Chalamet and her viral video with the star.

Finally Mickey gives some advice for people who are looking to go into the industry and tells the audience the sacrifices but also the benefits that it takes being apart of the paparazzi.

But above all else; Mickey Blank is a New Yorker. 

Kelly Kopp's Social Media:
@Newyorkcitykopp

Mickey Blank's Social Media:
@Mickmicknyc

In this Episode, Kelly is joined by Urbanist Ariel Viera!   He is the creator of the YouTube channel Urbanist: Exploring cities. He is also a content creator and Peabody award winner. 

Kelly asks Ariel about how he got into content creation. They talk about what their inspirations were, working corporate jobs and making the switch over to content creation, as well as being left handed! 

They talk about their love for cities, what it means to be an Urbanist and the different cities that Ariel has traveled to. 

Kelly asks Ariel about his Peabody award, how they won it, and Ariel tells us about his experience at the awards show. 

And finally they talk about times they encountered famous people walking around the city, what their day to day life looks like and Ariel gives a list of the qualifications needed for one to become a New Yorker. 

Because above all else; Ariel Viera is a New Yorker. 

Kelly Kopp's Social media:
@Newyorkcitykopp

Ariel Viera's Social Media:
@Urbanist (Facebook)
@Urbanist: Exploring Cities (Youtube)
@urbanistlive (Instagram)
@Arielviera (Tiktok)

In this Episode: Kelly is joined by historian Greg Young! He is one of the creators and hosts of the Bowery Boys podcast which he's been producing with his co-host Tom Meyers for over 17 Years! 

Join them as they talk about the history of podcasting itself! Learn how Greg's show, "The Bowery Boys" became one of the first podcasts! They talk about how the show has grown and changed over the years, and Greg talks about what he's learned doing the show for so long. 

Kelly and Greg then talk about some of their favorite episodes of the show. They cover the titanic, the Netherlands, freedom land, buffalo, and Ken Jennings! all in relation to the history of New York. 

Finally, Kelly asks Greg what he hopes people take away from his show, and asks him to talk about what he gets out of doing the show. And of course Greg tells us what it means to him to be a New Yorker.

Because above all else; Greg Young is a New Yorker. 

Kelly Kopp's Social Media:
@Newyorkcitykopp

Greg Young's Social Media:
@Boweryboysnyc
@TheBoweryBoysPodcast

In this Episode; Kelly is joined by Qasim Muhammad! He is a bus operator and photographer. 

Qasim tells us how he became a bus operator. His inspiration as well as the long journey that it took to get there. 

 Kelly asks about his daily routine as a driver; his regular passengers, the routes he drives, as well as stories of unruly passengers. 

Qasim lets Kelly know that the MTA values safety above all else. He give some examples of how they prioritize that with their job. 

Kelly and Qasim then talk about the subyway. They talk about the culture of the subway, best practices for safe travel, how to navigate the subway and what to do if you don't feel safe on the subway. 

Finally Qasim asks Jae and Kelly questions about their work and what it means to them.

But above all else; Qasim Muhammad is a New Yorker!

Kelly Kopp’s Social Media:
@Newyorkcitykopp

Qasim Muhammad’s Social Media:
@Creativekid90

In this Episode: Kelly is joined by Bianca Bahamondes! She is the Executive Editor of Secret NYC for all of North America. 

They talk about what Secret NYC is and the kind of content they create. New York City History, Humor, Food and restaurants, as well as things to do in the city. 

Learn about Secret NYC's stamp of approval system and find out what to look for when you're choosing your next restaurant adventure. 

Kelly asks Bianca how Secret NYC is leaving it's mark on the community. And Bianca asks Kelly what impact he hopes to leave on the community. 

In the Hidden Gems portion of the show, Kelly and Bianca give 10 hidden Gems that they think New Yorkers should visit: small theaters, ethnic restaurants, unique coffee shops, and special NYC out door exhibits! 

But above all else; Bianca Bahamondes is a New Yorker!

Kelly Kopp’s Social Media:
@Newyorkcitykopp

Secret NYC’s social Media:
@Secret_NYC