Join me on a soundseeing tour across downtown Manhattan. I start at City Hall Park and make my way up into Tribeca. After a break in the action I get started up again in Greenwich Village. Tour Map View Larger Map Listen Now Download audio file (PodcastNYC-NYM-76.mp3) Download MP3 File (right click and “save as”) © Robert J. Safuto - visit The [...]

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We take a look at New York City ice skating rinks on this episode. The Rink at Rockefeller Center The Pond at Bryant Park Wollman Rink in Central Park Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers Kate Wollman Rink - Prospect Park World’s Fair Ice Skating Rink - Flushing Meadow Park Parks Department Ice Skating Rinks Music by Orange Park. Listen Now Download audio file (PodcastNYC-NYM-75.mp3) MP3 File [...]

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Let’s call this podcast the taxi-cast. In this podcast I give some critical tips on hailing a taxi cab in New York City. See my hailing a taxi faq at New York Is My Kind Of Town as well. Includes music by Natalie Gelman and a shout to the Regional Music Show. Listen Now Download audio file (PodcastNYC-NYM-74.mp3) MP3 [...]

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Talking about things to see and do around 57th Street in Midtown Manhattan. Show Links Columbus Circle Angelo’s Pizza Time Warner Center Buckingham Hotel Holiday Inn Midtown Le Parker Meridien Ritz Carlton Central Park Listen Now Download audio file (PodcastNYC-NYM-73.mp3) MP3 File Download audio file (PodcastNYC-NYM-73.mp3)© Robert J. Safuto - visit The New York Minute Show for more great content. [...]

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Join me on a walking tour of the Chelsea area in New York City. I walk from 8th Avenue and 14th Street to 8th Avenue and 33rd Street. Listen Now Download audio file (PodcastNYC-NYM-72.mp3) MP3 File © Robert J. Safuto - visit The New York Minute Show for more great content. [...]

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What do you do when its hot in the summer in New York City? Get wet! City Area Beaches Coney Island Rockaway Beach Pools Floating Pool at Brooklyn Bridge Park City Park Public Pools Kayaking NYC Downtown Boathouse Music Iroquois by HER & Kings County Listen Now Download audio file (PodcastNYC-NYM-71.mp3) MP3 File © Robert J. Safuto - visit The New York Minute Show for more great content. [...]

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Live from the west side of Manhattan. Topics on this episode include: New York City brunch tips Florent B&H Photo Video store - link. Jacob Javits Convention Center - link. Hudson River Park - link. Listen Now Download audio file (PodcastNYC-NYM-70.mp3) MP3 File © Robert J. Safuto - visit The New York Minute Show for more great content. [...]

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Spotlight on Tribeca on this episode of the show. SHOW NOTES Tribeca stands for TRIangle BElow CAnal Street. Two nice hotels - Tribeca Grand and SOHO Grand. Tribeca Film Festival Canal Street and West Broadway - map. Also check out - Show #60. Accessibility in New York City. Plan ahead by doing extra research. Call the hotel. Review major sites and events you plan to [...]

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What would you do in New York City if you were only here for a day or even just a few hours? What should you do? Listen in to hear a New Yorker’s perspective on the ultra short trip to the Big Apple. Listen Now Download audio file (PodcastNYC-NYM-68.mp3) MP3 File © Robert J. Safuto - visit The New [...]

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What would you do if you were sitting in a restaurant in New York City and after the meal the check had an 18% tip automatically added to the bill? I tell you what I would do. In the past I’ve mentioned taking the JFK Air Train from the airport to save time and money. But [...]

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Happy New Year folks! Show Notes Recent News 44 Million Visitors to New York City in 2006. Why did (or why will) you come to New York City? NYPD subway sting operation. Bags with cell phones are bad news. New Year’s Tips Go out (especially to restaurants) early. Don’t pay in advance for all you can drink events. Be flexible and consider going [...]

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A bit of a special show this week as I play some soundseeing from my trip to San Francisco. Join me as I prowl the Laughing Squid party at a venue called Mighty, which is located on Utah Street. Thanks to Chris, Martin, Jeremiah, Eric Rice and the rest of the folks who were so [...]

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This is as close as we’ll get to a New York City Marathon special this year on the show. Not bad though. In association with my friend Jerry Cahill, host of the Cystic Fibrosis Podcast, I covered the Team Boomer post marathon fund raiser. The event was held at a very nice Irish Pub called Mr. [...]

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Join me for a side trip to Amagansett, NY on the east end of Long Island. This area is also known as “The Hamptons.” Getting There By Car By Railroad By Bus Hampton Jitney Hampton Luxury Liner Staying There Sea Crest On The Ocean Things To Do Fishing Shopping Horseback Riding - Deep Hollow Ranch Wine Tasting - Duckwalk Vineyards, Wolffer Estate Apple and Pumpkin Picking Surfing Art Galleries Lay On The [...]

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This episode focuses on five things to do in The Bronx, NYC. Show Notes Quick fact: The Bronx is named for a Swedish immigrant by the name of Jonas Bronck. Five Things To Do The Bronx Zoo: [link] - [map] Van Cortlandt Park: [link] - [map] Yankee Stadium: [link] - [map] Bronx Little Italy: [link] - [map] Fordham University: [link] - [map] Music [...]

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This episode contains a soundseeing tour of 5th Avenue in New York City from 59th St. to 34th St. There are many great spots to stop at along the way. Some of the highlights are listed below. Apple Store FAO Schwarz Trump Tower Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Rockefeller Center / Top Of The Rock Saks Fifth Avenue The New York Public Library Lord and [...]

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How about a soundseeing tour? Chinatown is the destination of choice on this episode. I walk from the vicinty of Bleecker St. and 6th Avenue in Greenwich Village, through SOHO to the area near Mott and Canal Streets. Some places mentioned on the show: Chinatown Ice Cream Factory, Felix, Noodletown, Pearl Paint, Wo Hop. Listen Now Download audio [...]

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The summer is winding down, but there’s plenty to do around town. SHOW NOTES Opening music by Olivia Greer September Events Brooklyn Bridge Tour The US Open of Tennis - map San Gennaro Street Festival - map Music, Sweet Music Olivia Greer Brother Love Dead Language New Heathens Five Favorite NYC Movies - inspired by the impending release of A Guide To Recognizing Your Saints. Mean Streets Taxi Driver Pope [...]

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Trying to deal with the searing heat in the New York City area. Stay cool out there wherever you are! SHOW NOTES Opening music - What Was Gathered by Cagey House. The JFK Air Train $5 Fare (in addition to bus or subway fare), payable with MetroCard. Connect with subway in Howard Beach [map] or Jamaica, Queens [map]. Connect with LIRR [...]

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SHOW NOTES Music by Digg Deep. Dealing with the heat. Five places in Brooklyn to stay cool: New York Aquarium - [map], Brooklyn Museum - [map], Galapagos Art Space - [map], Sheepshead Bay - [map], Bay Ridge - [map]. NYC Street Fairs Music by Makar. Listen Now Download audio file (PodcastNYC-NYM-57.mp3) MP3 File © Robert J. Safuto - visit The New York Minute Show [...]

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I think I’m becoming addicted to soundseeing tours. What can I say? I love getting out amongst the good people of the New York area. This episode has me hanging with my pal Brother Love at Liberty Jam 2006. This was an all day concert event to raise money for and awareness about Liberty State Park [...]

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A soundseeing tour of the Hoboken, NJ Waterfront this week on the show. Hoboken, nicknamed the Mile Square City, is the birthplace of Frank Sinatra and sits directly across from Greenwich Village and Chelsea on the Hudson River. The PATH trains provide easy access to Hoboken from Manhattan. Once in Hoboken you can enjoy a park [...]

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We’ve got a nice mix of information and entertainment in this episode of The New York Minute Show. SHOW NOTES Opening music by HER & Kings County - My Backyard Must have items for a day in the city. Comfortable shoes. Bottles of water. Healthy snacks like fruit and pretzels. Weather report. Hat, sunglasses and sunblock. Hand sanitizer or baby wipes. Cash in small bills. Subway [...]

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A special soundseeing tour of Central Park this week. More notes and a map to follow. Til then, you can find out about all the places I visit by going to www.centralparknyc.org. CommunityWalk Map - Central Park Soundseeing Tour Listen Now Download audio file (PodcastNYC-NYM-53.mp3) MP3 File © Robert J. Safuto - visit The New York Minute Show for more [...]

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Spring time is in full gear in New York City. And that means it’s time for people to get outside and enjoy the town with the warm blue skies above. In tune with that theme, this episode features a segment from my New York Out Of Doors audio guide. Enjoy the spring weather! SHOW NOTES Intro Music by [...]

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Some practical tips on situations where you and your money could be unnecessarily parted while spending time in New York City. SHOW NOTES Intro Cool Jazz from C-Will Finding Previous Show Topics New Show Sights Map Leashes and Lovers TV Scams And The City (or how not to get ripped off in New York City) At The Airport - NYC Cab Rates In Bars On [...]

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A great soundseeing tour this week. New York based personal chef Mark Tafoya joins me for a walk through the Chelsea Market at 9th Avenue and 15th Street. Lots happening at Chelsea Market. Wine, bread, gelato, great bakeries, fruits and vegetables, plus the Food Network and much more. Why not join us for a fun [...]

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Hope everyone enjoyed a great St. Paddy’s Day! Time for some more New York Minute Show fun. We’ve got international music, circus talk and more on this show. SHOW NOTES Intro Music from India by Pralay Upcoming Events HopStop Mobile Madison Square Garden Map Billy Joel Concert Buy Billy’s Music! Amazon BuyMusic.com Garden Tours The Circus in Town Dining Pick El Quijote - map Spanish Cuisine Safety In The City Stay Aware Stay [...]

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Great show this week if I say so myself. We recently hooked up with the folks from Wiggly Wigglers in the UK. We met at one of my favorite spots, the Rise bar at the Ritz Carlton Battery Park at the very southern tip of Manhattan. I gave Heather and the gang some tips on [...]

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Ooodles of fun this week on the show. We have contributions from a few really great folks. Mark Tafoya of the ReMARKable Palate food podcast weighs in with another in the kitchen tip. C-Will, a cool New York City based musician dropped us a line about an upcoming show at Crash Mansion on February 22nd. [...]

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Time for some soundseeing here on The New York Minute Show. I recently found myself in the area of Bryant Park and the main branch of the New York Public Library. I hope you enjoy the sounds of both of these great New York City attractions. MP3 File Download audio file (PodcastNYC-NYM-46.mp3) © Robert J. Safuto - visit [...]

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I?m waxing poetic this week about Italian-American culture in New York City. For me, it?s all about the food. Mangia as my grandmother used to say. Listen in to find out about some out of the way places with an old world New York Italian experience. I also give some insight on why I think [...]

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I am serving up some internet resources this week on the show. These are just some tools that you can find on the internet that you can use to make your visit or your life in New York City a little bit more fun and efficient. Enjoy! SHOW [...]

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We?re back with the first audio show of 2006. Happy New Year to all. I talk about about what I did on New Year?s Eve, pointing you to a great area of the city in the process. I throw out some resolutions for the show in 2006 and let you know about a don?t miss [...]

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For those of you who don?t know, transit workers (i.e. city bus and subway workers) have gone on strike as of 3AM this morning. This means that people are either walking, driving themselves or taking cabs to get where they?re going. Generally, it?s [...]

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As promised last week, here’s the last show of 2005. It’s a soundseeing tour of an interactive Off Broadway show called Tony and Tina’s Wedding. Tony and Tina’s Wedding is one of the longest running shows in the city and it’s like nothing you’ve ever experienced at the theatre. Join a real cast of Italian-American [...]

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Happy holidays to all. Thanksgiving is done and it’s time for some holiday season tips. If you’re coming to the city between now and the end of the year there are lots of things to do so here are five that I think are essential for any holiday season in New York City. SHOW NOTES Intro Thanksgiving 2005 Macy’s [...]

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Hey folks. I’m back from the Portable Media and Podcast Expo. I’m refreshed, with plenty of new ideas and ready to bring you some more info about my hometown, New York City. It’s a full show this week with lots of good stuff as indicated in the notes below. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES Intro Winding Down 2005 Portable Media and [...]

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It?s a soundseeing tour this week on the show. My wife, child and I take a walk down Bleecker Street and experience the sights, sounds and smells of Greenwich village. And you will experience them too! Click Thumbnail For Map Relevant Links Magnolia Bakery The Pink Tea Cup John?s Pizzeria Matt Umanov [...]

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It’s an NYC Marathon special this week on The New York Minute show. I’ve got an interview with Ralf from Holland. He’s coming over with a crew of folks who’ll be navigating the 26.2 mile course through the five boroughs of New York City. We talk about pre-race preparations, sightseeing and pre-marathon events. You’ll also [...]

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Mea Culpa! The last show was below standard as far as audio quality is concerned. The good news is that I’ve cleaned it up and you won’t have to contend with the cracks and pops that listeners had reported earlier. Also, an update on the next couple of shows. And a bonus NYC musical track [...]

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They say that the only constant in life is change. And so it goes with New York City. I’ll talk about how change has affected the city over the years and follow that theme with info on a couple of landmark restaurant closings. Plus a little bit of music and a mini soundseeing tour. Welcome! SHOW [...]

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Fall is here and even though  the most popular NYC travel season has past, there are still plenty of things going on to excite New Yorkers and tourists alike. Plus, some more interesting listener questions get answered. And we find out how Sponge Bob gets to be thirty feet tall. Come join the fun on [...]

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It’s another slam bang full rocking show this week on the New York Minute Show. We’ve got live music from Arlene’s Grocery courtesy of Bianca Jade and a hybrid live performance/studio cut from Brother Love. Plus, listener Q and A, a dining pick, NY History Minute and more. Don’t delay, listen today. SHOW NOTES Intro (0:00) Listener Q [...]

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We’ve got loads of fun this week on the show. We stop by the Leashes and Lovers pool party. We say farewell to our friends Dan and Lacey. And much, much more. Do not miss this one! SHOW NOTES Intro (0:00) Leashes and Lover Dog Pool Party (3:01) http://www.leashesandlovers.com The Dog Run - 136 9th Ave, NYC - map http://www.animalhavenshelter.org Doggy Fashion http://www.cloakanddawggie.com Doggy [...]

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It’s a soundseeing podcast once again this week as Darren Levy of the Citywide radio show and podcast guides me around the area near New York University in New York City. We’re calling it a back to school show. We roam the area south of Washington Square Park talking about student life in the city, [...]

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This week we’re going to be doing something a little different on The New York Minute Show. Let’s call it a pod-athon. There’s another city that starts with ‘New’ that needs our help along with many other places on the Gulf Coast of the United States. It’s time for me to be here for them. [...]

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Are you ready for some NFL football? We’re soundseeing this week from the New York Jets pre-season opener vs. the Detroit Lions. I bring my wife and daughter along as we catch the action from our seats on the fifty yard line (a very good view!) at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. Yes, the [...]

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We’ve got wall to wall information this week on the first full show since my air conditioning was repaired. So we’re cool, calm and ready to provide you some inside information on dating in New York City on a budget. We’ve also got some dining picks, hidden ny and all the other good stuff you [...]

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Just a quick update on news or an event (or something else that’s oh so important) in the city of New York. MP3 File Tags: Tax Free Shopping Week, Queens, Astoria, Sunnyside, Long Island City, New York Mets, US Open Tennis, Queens Museum, Flushing Meadows Corona Park Download audio file (NYM_QuickUpdate_20050807.mp3)© Robert J. Safuto - visit The New [...]

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It’s the aforementioned comedy special this week. I sit with local underground comic Jen Dziura right next to an oyster bar/dj booth at Live Bait. Only in New York City folks. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES Intro (00:00) Coming Events (01:05) Check the Event Calendar on the website NY Comedy Scene [...]

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Just a quick update on news or an event