Staten Island is often written off as 'the forgotten borough' and the 'red borough.' Staten Island is the only Borough in New York City that voted for Donald Trump by significant margins. What is often not reported or given any significant attention is that Staten Island is a place with a diverse population. A racially diverse population and politically diverse population. It is the one place in New York City where the two parties genuinely compete for power in elections whereas every other borough is simply a contest between Democratic machine politics and the more progressive wing of the Democratic Party. A forgotten segment of the forgotten borough are the liberal and progressive Staten Islanders. The coverage and the local media caters to the Trumpiest elements of our borough while moderates, liberals, and progressives are often unrepresented and left voiceless. Staten Island Democrats have proved to be a viable force and we hold several state and city government offices and our DA, an islandwide position, is also a Democrat. Staten Island voted Democratic in 2012 when we voted for Barack Obama for President and in fact, Democrats outnumber Republicans by a wide margin in Staten Island by party registration.. This podcast would give Staten Island Democrats both progressive and moderate, a voice in national, state, city, and community wide issues that is lacking in our local newspaper and on social media. This podcast would also cast a wide net with guests and topics that would be discussed from all different angles and would give our liberal and democratic neighbors a place to call home within the current local media structure and a place to come out of the shadows and share their views with like minded neighbors. In addition, listeners who share progressive values in conservative parts of the country will be able to connect and resonate with the unique position of the hosts. HostsAndrew Savage and Nanci Richards are two local Staten Island Democrats with a history of party leadership roles, progressive activism, and supporting candidates for local offices. Both public school teachers, one active and one retired, Andrew Savage, a lifelong Staten Island resident and a public school social studies teacher for 14 years has been a fixture in local Staten Island politics with previous stints as a member of the Democratic County Committee and as a board member, Vice President, and as the first openly gay President of the Young Democrats of Richmond County. Andrew has also volunteered for and advised several candidates including Mark Murphy's 2012 congressional campaign, Christine Quinn's 2013 Mayoral Campaign, State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton, and now the Andrea Morse for Congress Campaign. Andrew has also served on the board of the Lathrope Voorspuy Memorial Scholarship fund. Andrew is also a decorated teacher with accolades including the Covid19 Champion and Changemaker Award from the Museum of the City of New York and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History's 2021 New York State History Teacher of the Year Award. Andrew enjoys comedy, wine, food, history, politics, and laughter. Nanci Richards, a lifelong Staten Islander, is a decorated social studies teacher, leader in the community, comedian, and dog lover. Nanci was a public school social studies teacher for over 25 years before retiring in 2021. Nanci's relatable and hilarious comedy has been featured at the Ladies of Laughter showcase and the International Fringe Festival. Nanci also won The Staten Island Advance's AWE Poll's funniest comedian award, and she was featured on ABC's 'The View.' Nanci's three solo comedy shows Pedagogy 1,2 has earned much praise and recognition for its humorous take on daily life at various stages of the teaching profession. Nanci is also an avid traveler exploring the world on her own terms and inspiring a love of travel in her students through many group trips to Europe, China, more

The tides of American history lead through the streets of New York City — from the huddled masses on Ellis Island to the sleazy theaters of 1970s Times Square. The elevated railroad to the Underground Railroad. Hamilton to Hammerstein! Greg and Tom explore more than 400 years of action-packed stories, featuring both classic and forgotten figures who have shaped the world. more

Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thequeensnewyorker/subscribeHELLO EVERYONE IM JASON DECANIO A NATIVE NEW YORKER RESIDING IN OVIEDO FLORIDA, AND THE HOST OF THIS GREAT CHANNEL, THAT FOCUSES ON THE HISTORY OF THE BOROUGH OF QUEENS AND NEW YORK CITY. EACH WEEK FOR 15-20 MINUTES WILL LOOK BACK AT WHAT MAKES QUEENS NOT ONLY THE BIGGEST BOROUGH OF THE 5 BUT HOW IT CAME ABOUT. THIS CHANNEL WILL ENTERTAIN, INFORM, INSPIRE AND CONNECT WITH RICH HISTORY THAT MADE QUEENS THE TALK OF THE TOWN. JOIN ME TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY FOR A LOOK AT ALL THAT QUEENS HAS TO OFFER. more

Twenty-two-year-old Elma Sands is found murdered in a Manhattan well on January 2nd, 1800. Her lover, wealthy and well-connected Levi Weeks, is accused of the barbaric offense. Weeks brings in the nation's best legal defense team none other than Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr to clear his name while a pandemic-stricken New York City buzzes with scandal.This six-episode true story unfolds over the unbelievable two-day trial that laid the sexist roots of today's justice system. Through flashbacks & testimony recreated in modernized language and narrated by Allison Flom, Erased: The Murder of Elma Sands investigates history's chronic erasure of women and highlights the toils of Catherine Ring, a 27-year-old Quaker woman who took on the nation's best legal team to preserve her cousin Elma's name. Starring & Executive Produced by Allison Williams ('Get Out', 'Girls') as Catherine Ring, Tony Goldwyn ('Scandal,' 'Ghost') as Alexander Hamilton, Barry Scheck (Innocence Project Founder) as Aaron Burr, and Jason Flom (Wrongful Conviction) as Judge John Lansing.Created & Narrated by Allison Flom.Erased: The Murder of Elma Sands is a production of Lava for Good™ Podcasts in association with Signal Co. No1. more

The Seventies was a calamitous decade, a low point in the history of New York City. City Hall continually failed to balance budgets and turned to austerity, privatization, and sheer negligence when it came to running city services. Roads disintegrated, buildings and overpasses collapsed, garbage piled high, and crime ran rampant. The city literally crumbled under the weight of austerity.  At the same time, underground culture surged with energy, from subway graffiti to experimental theater and gay bars. Musical artists embedded in the urban fabric turned to their craft with gusto. They formed loose networks of like-minded artists who made and appreciated particular styles of music. Their world during this period at times reflected the disintegrating cityscape. At other times, their music celebrated the social constraints let loose in a time of crisis, when the city seemed to be falling apart.  Soundscapes is a podcast about how music created in New York has shaped the history of the city and how the city itself has been an incubator in which music has blossomed throughout its history. Soundscapes is a bi-weekly podcast series in which historian Ryan Donovan Purcell talks with artists, music industry professionals, and scholars about NYC music history.  About the host: Ryan Donovan Purcell is a professor of modern American History at Sarah Lawrence College while serving on the editorial board at the Gotham Center for New York City History at the CUNY Graduate Center. Soundscapes draws from his book Sounds of the City Collapsing, forthcoming with Columbia University Press. IG: @soundscapesnycTt: @soundsacpes.nyc Gotham Center: https://www.gothamcenter.org/   more

Raconte-moi New York vous plonge au cœur de la ville qui ne dort jamais. À travers des histoires captivantes, des lieux iconiques, des références culturelles incontournables (séries, films, musiques) et des anecdotes inédites, découvrez ce qui fait de New York une métropole aussi fascinante. Chaque épisode explore un aspect unique de la Big Apple : son patrimoine, ses équipes de sport légendaires, ses quartiers mythiques et bien plus encore. Partez à la découverte de cette ville vibrante et laissez-vous emporter par ses mille facettes. Une aventure urbaine à ne pas manquer !Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations. more

Dive into the heart of New York City's vibrant Garifuna community, the largest diaspora outside of Central America. This podcast amplifies authentic Garifuna voices, explores their rich history, and navigates contemporary issues, all while showcasing how Garifunas are driving Prosperity, Power, and Progress in NYC and the Diaspora. Perfect for cultural enthusiasts, curious locals, and travelers seeking an authentic NYC experience. more

Ballet demands absolute sacrifice. Dancers push the limits of the human mind and body in the relentless pursuit of perfection.For journalist Nicky Anderson, a childhood love for ballet has become a lifelong fascination, a fascination that has always drawn her back to one place: the New York City Ballet.Home to some of the greatest works of the modern age, its legacy was shaped by the genius of its founder, the so-called father of American ballet, George Balanchine.But behind the beauty lies a more complicated truth. Across its 76-year history, the New York City Ballet has faced allegations of power misuse, a major lawsuit, and an investigation into sexual harassment and physical and verbal abuse by a former Ballet Master-in-Chief.Yet, the real story isn't in the headlines. It's in the voices of those who were there, the dancers who lived it.You see, this isn't just a story about ballet. It's about devotion, ambition, and the cost of surrendering yourself entirely to something.It's about the people who graced that famous stage - and what became of them.From Stak, this is Season Three of the award-winning Legacy: Dancing with Shadows. Extraordinary sporting stories that really matter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Harlem Stories is a podcast about the neighborhoods in Upper Manhattan. We discuss the history, architecture, the unique range of property types found in Manhattan and stories of interest relevant to these neighborhoods.Hosts: Adam Feinberg and Robert Lazo of Elegran Real Estate in New York City.  more

Interviews with historians, scholars, authors and anyone with a story to tell and a passion for this unique region of New York. more