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This teenager on my tour got the thrill of a lifet

This teenager on my tour got the thrill of a lifetime when she ran into one of her favorite Tik Tok influencers Dylan Mulvaney in front of The Plaza Hotel on our NYC in a Day Tour. I had no idea who she was but was impressed at how sweet and gracious she was.
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This group of choir & theater students from Montel

This group of choir & theater students from Montello, Wisconsin joined in with this busker in Central Park and melted my heart. Never stop singing y’all.
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Was a wet, rainy day today but it didn’t dampen

Was a wet, rainy day today but it didn’t dampen the spirit of these theater & choir students from Montello, Wisconsin. Thank you for a great day exploring NYC. I have a feeling some of you will be on a stage here in NYC in the future. Just don’t forget your old pal Luke when I’m waiting at the stage door for you.🤣

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Bring on the kids!!! I love doing our kids tour. I

Bring on the kids!!! I love doing our kids tour. I had a great time with this cool kiddo and her parents from Texas. We went to a castle, a cave, whispering walls and even hopped a ride on Balto. Thanks so much a for an amazing day.
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Things aren’t always as they seem. I love it whe

Things aren’t always as they seem. I love it when New York City surprises you and challenges you to see things in a different way. Watch the video and see how.
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No mother and daughter trip to NYC is complete wit

No mother and daughter trip to NYC is complete without an egg cream at Ray’s in The East Village. Had such a great time eating, shopping and talking NYC with these two from Louisiana. Thanks for a great day!!
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Broke my heart to see this today. Alleva Cheese Sh

Broke my heart to see this today. Alleva Cheese Shop which sat on this corner of Mulberry and Grand since 1892 is now officially gone. Perhaps another ‘much needed’Starbucks will fill its spot.😢
RIP NYC.
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I recently went to The Summit observation deck at

I recently went to The Summit observation deck at One Vanderbilt and gotta say it is pretty freakin amazing. Watch the video to see why.
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It’s always a pleasure doing tours for members o

It’s always a pleasure doing tours for members of our U.S military. These four retired Army Colonel’s were catching up on a trip to NYC and decided to do our Brooklyn Tour. Here they are with our amazing guide Gardiner in DUMBO.

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Had an amazing 5 days touring these smart, savvy,

Had an amazing 5 days touring these smart, savvy, courteous high schoolers from Nogales, Arizona. We were a total of 38 people and no one got lost or left behind. 😀 They had great questions, were a lot of fun and i got to learn a lot about their home and life in a small border town. A wonderful 5 days of cultural exchange.
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Sharing the story of U.S immigration with a studen

Sharing the story of U.S immigration with a student group from Nogales, Arizona while visiting The Statue of Liberty.

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The Harlem Alhambra Theater was built in 1905 and

The Harlem Alhambra Theater was built in 1905 and opened as a vaudeville theater seating up to 1600. In later years it was converted into a movie theater.
In 1929 the top two floors became the Alhambra Ballroom and would host many of the Jazz Era greats, Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday and Bessy Smith to name a few. The ballroom fell into hard times during the 1960’s and sat empty for many years.

In 2003 it was restored and re-opened as an event space. In 2020 The Alhambra would file for bankruptcy due to the pandemic but has once again bounced back and is open for business.

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If you haven’t seen @_emi_thompson_art you real

If you haven’t seen @_emi_thompson_art you really should. Beautiful pen/watercolors that capture cool New York landscapes. Makes a great gift for NYC lovers. And don’t forget to follow her page if you like it.

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Was one of the coldest days of winter but it didn’t stop the good times from being had. Ending our tour at O’hara’s Bar and Restaurant with this brave group from North Carolina. Thanks for putting up with me and the cold. 😃
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I love this sculpture outside of Saint John The Di

I love this sculpture outside of Saint John The Divine. It’s called “Homeless Jesus” by Timothy Schmalz. For me it is a reminder to not cast judgement and that the face of god can be seen in all. Something I need to remember when dealing with the stresses of living in NYC.
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What do these two U.S Presidents have in common? M

What do these two U.S Presidents have in common? My latest video explains.
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Spent a lovely day touring with these folks from G

Spent a lovely day touring with these folks from Germany. Stopped here in SOHO to show off the Haughwout Building- 1857.

It originally housed Eder V. Haughwout's Emporium which sold fine china and silverware. Fine enough for the First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln who bought china here for the white house. The building also had the first passenger elevator in NYC, a steamed powered Otis hoister. It is one of the finest examples of Cast Iron architecture in NYC.
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Took a student group tour out to Ellis Island this

Took a student group tour out to Ellis Island this weekend. Every time I’m there I’m overwhelmed with the sacrifice and courage it took for my ancestors to make the journey to this country. They sat in this room behind me with hundreds of others waiting to hear their fate. Would they be allowed to share in the American dream of a better life or would they be sent back to the land in which they were being persecuted? Fortunately for Kassell Miller (whom my son is now named after) he was allowed to stay. His name and his wife
are now inscribed on the wall at Ellis Island along with thousands of others that made the same journey.
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Sometimes you catch an angle of the city that just

Sometimes you catch an angle of the city that just blows your mind. Here is The Peace Fountain at the Cathedral of Saint John The Divine. Designed by Greg Wyatt 1985-

It celebrates the triumph of good over evil. The archangel Michael slays satan. So many symbolic aspects to the statue but one of my favorites are the nine giraffes said to be among the most peaceful animals on the planet. One rests its head on the chest of Archangel Michael as he’s about to plunge his sword into the forces of evil. GO Michael GO!!💪
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This is the historic Bossert Hotel in Brooklyn Hei

This is the historic Bossert Hotel in Brooklyn Heights built in 1909. It was often referred to at The Waldorf Astoria of Brooklyn. It’s where The Brooklyn Dodgers would celebrate there only World Series Championship in 1955. It was purchased and used by the Jehovah’s Witness from 1983-2012. It is now being restored back to its original grandeur to open as a hotel again. The renovations are looking absolutely incredible.
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