In this Episode: Kelly is joined by Civic Leader, Madelyn Wils! She was on the Tribeca Community Board, Head of the Hudson River Park Trust, and is now overseeing the 400 Million Dollar Overhaul of 5th ave.

From Kelly asking where Madelyn was from, they learn that they lived on the same block in washington Heights!

Madelyn tells Kelly about her time in Television: Working in advertisment sales to selling tv shows, to eventually running her own company and Producing her own shows. Madelyn also tells kelly about the discrimination that she faced and the sexism that was pervasive in the industry.

Kelly asks Madelyn about working with Charlie Rose and Larry King. Madelyn tells some funny stories about working behind the scenes on their shows.

Madelyn then tells us about how she got into becoming a civic leader. How she joined the community board, and how she was able to procure an empty lot owned by the city for the nearby school's playground.

Living in Tribeca in the late 90s and early 2000s, Kelly asks Madelyn about 911. Medelyn recounts her experience on that day, and tells us about how she was able to rally together her fellow community leaders to help everyone in need.

Madelyn tells us about her experience with standing up to Rudy Giuliani in the wake of the attacks and how she advocated for her community and brought them the help they deserved.

She then talks about how the next administration had been following her work and decided to hire her to work on developing the city. Madelyn talks about how she was able to set up the East River Ferry system, Rebuild Coney Island, start work on the east river park and settle a turf war at Essex Square.

Kelly then asks Madelyn about her new project. And Madelyn tells him about how she planned to retire after covid, but decided that she really loved working on the city. So when she got called to work on a project to rebuild 5th avenue; She couldn't say no.

Madelyn talks about the project and their plans for 5th avenue: Widening the sidewalks, adding more greenery and creating outdoor cafe space. She talks about wanting to create a beautiful scene that people want to spend time in.

But above all else; Madelyn Wils is a New Yorker.

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• (00:00:00) - New Yorkers: Episode 1
• (00:01:20) - In the Elevator With Madeline Wills
• (00:02:22) - Tamela Mann on Sexual Harassment
• (00:06:53) - In the Elevator With Hillary Clinton
• (00:07:15) - Jane Fonda on Working With Larry King and Charlie Rose
• (00:12:25) - Tribeca's metamorphosis
• (00:18:00) - "You're inspiring me to get out and do something!"
• (00:18:32) - Mandela on 9/11
• (00:24:53) - Tom Brokaw on 911
• (00:29:57) - Clinton on his time at the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation
• (00:35:52) - Fifth Avenue in New York
• (00:45:27) - Pedestrian lanes on Fifth Avenue
• (00:51:20) - The Old Spaghetti Street
• (00:53:17) - In the Elevator With Mayor Bloomberg
• (00:54:16) - Madeline on Building New York City Dance Schools
• (00:55:51) - The New Yorkers Podcast: Madeline Wills

In this episode, Kelly is joined by the founder of "NYC for Free", Rebeka Getty to discuss all of the free things that New York has to offer.

Kelly asks Rebeka how she got started on her content journey: What her origin story was, the challenges of getting a page going during covid, and how she finds the events she posts about.

Rebeka tells kelly about her favorite free events in the city, from shakesphere in the park, to gorgeous city views, to sponsored pop up events!

Rebeka talks about all of the free concerts that happen in the city. She remembers the time she saw Ed Sheeran perform live on the streets of SoHo, and tells everyone how she found out early about the Jonas Brothers Concert on the Ferry. Kelly tells her about the time that he saw Jimmy Fallon and Alanis Morissette perform live at a subway station.

Kelly asks Rebeka about content creation: What are some of the challenges she faces, if she works with a team of creators, and how does she deal with the hate that they get from people in the comments.

Finishing the show off, Kelly asks Rebeka some rapid fire questions about her opinions on classic NYC topics: Pizza or Bagel, Subway or walking, Favoirte park in the city.

But above all else; Rebeka Getty is a New Yorker.

Kelly Kopp's Social Media:

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Rebeka Getty's Social Media:

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• (00:00:00) - New Yorkers: The Podcast
• (00:01:04) - Rebeka Getty on NYC for Free
• (00:01:49) - Rebeka's NYC for Free Instagram Story
• (00:03:31) - How Covid Pandemic Affected My Account
• (00:07:13) - Beyond Social Media, Do You Have a Plan for the Weekend?
• (00:08:00) - Do You Know You Are A Leo?
• (00:09:47) - Free NYC Experience You Didn't Know About
• (00:11:29) - Ed Sheeran Performs Unplanned Free Event
• (00:12:53) - Jay Goes Bonkers At The Jonas Brothers Concert
• (00:16:23) - "It's All Meant to Be..." In New York City
• (00:17:21) - How Do You Find New York City's Best Events?
• (00:18:16) - Have Free Events In NYC Popped Up?
• (00:19:37) - Free Things to Do in NYC
• (00:21:40) - Which Season Is the Best for Free Activities in NYC?
• (00:22:57) - The New Yorkers' Love of NYC
• (00:25:09) - hidden gem: community gardens in East Village
• (00:28:01) - NYC is a very expensive city, but so many free things
• (00:31:52) - How To Get Your Husband to Attend an Event
• (00:32:34) - How to Run NYC For Free
• (00:35:12) - Rebeka Getty on Working With New York City Institutions
• (00:36:18) - Subway Q&A
• (00:38:29) - Favorite NYC Neighborhoods
• (00:40:03) - What It Means to Be a New Yorker
• (00:40:59) - The New Yorkers Podcast: Episode 291

In this episode, Kelly is joined by Jonathan Mahler! He is a staff writer for The New York Times Magazine, his sports journalism has been featured in the book “The Best American Sports Writing”, and he is the author of two books: “Ladies and Gentlemen, The Bronx is Burning” as well as “The Challenge.” And his third book “The Gods of New York” is available now wherever you buy books!

Join them, as Jonathan tells kelly a bit about where he's from, and his profession. Kelly asks about raising kids in New York City, and what age did he think is ok for kids to ride the subway.

Kelly asks Jonathan to give him a background of New York City leading up to the 1980s. Jonathan tells him what it was like to cover the 2016 presidential campaign, and how he was inspired to write this book.

Jonathan tells Kelly about some of the stories that were going on during the second half of the 1980s, and Kelly talks about how he remembers living through a lot of these headlines.

Kelly asks Jonathan what he thinks of the current Mayoral race in New York City. Jae tells a funny story of what floridians think of the race. And Jonathan recounts how he thinks that the events of his book have a direct effect on this current political climate.

Jonathan talks about his research process for the book, what archival he used, and the people he was able to interview. Jae and Kelly talk about how much they love the writing of the book: How personable it is, how funny it is, and how the passion for New York City is dripping off every page.

Kelly asks Jonathan to tell us about the title of the book: "The Gods of New York". Jonathan talks about where the title came from, how much he loves the title, but also why he was apprehensive to call it that.

Finally, Kelly asks Jonathan some questions about his writing process, as well as some fun quick New York City questions that every New Yorker has an answer for.

But above all else; Jonathan Mahler is a New Yorker!

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• (00:00:00) - New Yorkers Podcast: Jonathan Mahler
• (00:01:39) - Meet Jonathan Livingston: Born and Raised in New York
• (00:04:46) - Jonathan Wolff on His New Book 'The Gods of New York
• (00:07:19) - New York's Rise and Fall
• (00:11:31) - In the Elevator With Andrew Cuomo
• (00:12:15) - The New York Mayor's War
• (00:14:41) - In the Elevator With Ed Koch
• (00:16:26) - How To Write A Detailing of the AIDS Era
• (00:19:01) - Interviewing Rudy Giuliani and Donald Trump
• (00:22:25) - In the Elevator With Bernard
• (00:22:52) - Bernie Getz: The Death Wish
• (00:27:02) - George Clooney on the NYC mayoral race
• (00:29:49) - Sen. Bernie Sanders on the Presidential Race
• (00:30:32) - How The City Went From Crisis to Rebirth
• (00:33:08) - In the Elevator With Jay
• (00:33:22) - What Made You Write 'This Is Worth Doing'
• (00:34:11) - What surprised you most during your research for The New York Story?
• (00:37:26) - Ed Koch's Last Term
• (00:40:27) - The Gods of New York
• (00:42:02) - "The End of New York" by Philip Pullman
• (00:43:06) - "The Book Review": A Fan Narrated
• (00:44:05) - 10 Quick-Fire Questions for '
• (00:46:21) - What It Means To Be A New Yorker