SPECIAL RE-AIR: Episode 1 Kelly and Jae's New York Stories

10/13/24 • 47 min

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

Previous Episode

Christmas Tours In New York City! Plus Christmas Trees & Christmas Decorations info!- With Marco Abbiati

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

Next Episode

Halloween in New York City! - With Sifat Razwan

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