The New Yorkers Podcast

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2318282/open_sms] In this episode, Kelly is joined by Jae as they discuss some more ways that New Yorkers Travel around the city. And learn about some of the places that they travel to.  Kelly tells Jae about Long Island City and the amazing views of Manhattan that you can find there. He tells the audience a few different ways of how to get there. Taking the 7 train, the ferry from 34th st  or from Rosevelt Island! Kelly then talks about Yankee Stadium. Jae teaches him about the Metro North: Where you can catch the train from, how the different lines work and different reasons why you should use it.  Kelly then talks about getting to and from the New York Airports! how to save yourself some money if you travel via public transit instead of getting a car. He tells you the options for getting to either airport.  They then talk about The LIRR! Jae explains how peak and off-peak work, where all of the different stations are for the LIRR in the city and how it is very useful to get around long Island.  Finally, they talk about horse-drawn carriages and pedi cabs. Learn where to get them, the best practices for getting their services, as well as some information on rides and how they work.  And above all else; Public transportation is a proud New York Tradition!  Kelly Kopp @NewYorkCityKopp Jae Watson @Studiojae170

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2318282/open_sms] In this episode, Kelly is joined by Jae's Dad: Huston Watson Sr. He is a business owner, computer engineer, DJ and a Veteran.  Huston talks a bit about where he was born, and how his family came to love Brooklyn. He talks about growing up in a dangerous neighborhood, the friends he made and how he got through it.  He then talks about going into the Air Force, becoming a DJ and meeting his wife.  Kelly also asks Huston about his family, and Huston reflects on what it means for him to be able to become a father and how special that is for him. Huston then talks about his time working for Merrill Lynch, how he got the job initially, moving up the corporate later and the different jobs he's done for the company. Finally, Huston recounts his experience on 9/11. He talks about experiencing the first plane hit, helping escort people to safety, as well as the effects that it's had on his life.  But above all else; Huston S. Watson Sr. is a New Yorker.  Kelly Kopp's Social Media: @NewYorkCityKopp

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2318282/open_sms] In this episode; Kelly is joined by his good friend Kiara Di Paola! She is a digital creator, CEO of her own tour company, and an immigrant traveling solo. But above all else... She is a New Yorker!  Kiari tells Kelly her story: How she grew up in Italy, the time she spent living in other countries, and the work she does in New York City.  She talks all about her first solo travel adventure. what inspired her to take the trip and how life changing it was.  Kiari gives some exclusive tips for solo travelers. She teaches Kelly a great mnemonic device to use when preparing to take a solo trip.  She tells Kelly about some of the adventures she has been on, as well as what the benefits are to taking a trip solo.  Kelly ask Kiari to give the listeners some advice for solo traveling in New York City! Facebook groups to join, activities to do, and ways to stay safe in the city and around the world!  But above all else; Kiari Lady Boss is a New Yorker. Kiari Lady Boss @Kiariladyboss Kelly Kopp @NewYorkCityKopp

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2318282/open_sms] In this episode; Kelly is joined again by Bianca Bahamondes! She is the Secret Media Network's Executive editor for all of North America! She is an avid reader, and an urban connoisseur. But above all else, she is a New Yorker. For the start of this year, Kelly and Bianca talk about different things that you can do each month in the city!  Join them, as they go month by month and talk about different self care events, like spa days or the new years cold plunge! They give you ideas for potential date nights: late night museum visits, an evening at the Botanical gardens, or a walk through the Cloisters! Kelly and Bianca talk about different festivals that happen throughout the year: the other art festival and fleet week in may, there's the Brooklyn book festival in september, or the night markets in April!  They even give you ideas for short day trips outside the city! and Jae gives you some ideas of other things you can do on your trip to Sleepy Hollow.  Of course they close out the year with some things that happen in December that will help you remember the year you just had and keep you warm in those cold winter months!  But above all else; Bianca is a New Yorker.  SecretNYC @Secret_NYC Bianca Bahamondes @bianca.bahamondes Kelly Kopp @NewYorkCityKopp

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2318282/open_sms] In this episode: Kelly is joined by Giuseppe Federici or Sepps for short! He is an award wining culinary content creator, author of a vegan cookbook, and he loves his Nonna!  Sepps tells Kelly about himself: where he's from, his families history and how he got into content creation. Kelly asks Sepps about being vegan, and Sepps tells Kelly about the heartwarming story about how going vegan saved his dad's life.  Sepps tells Kelly how he got his Nonna involved with content creation, and how that lead them to TV, a book deal, interviewing celebrities and meeting the Royal family!  Kelly asks Sepps about his book, the food photography done for it, where the recipes came from, and which ones would be great for a dinner party!  They talk about eating healthy while traveling, some things to keep in your kitchen, and how to save money while eating healthy.  Finally they talk about some of their favorite Vegan restaurants that are in New York. which ones to go to for different types of food, different levels of expensiveness, as well as specific dishes that they enjoy at each one.   Kelly Kopp’s Social Media: @Newyorkcitykopp  Giuseppe "Sepps" Federici's Social Media: @Sepps The Vegan Cook Book is: "Cooking with Nonna"