by Melanie Marich | Nov 22, 2024 | 2024, Features
Audio Files · One of NYC’s Last Luncheonettes Preps the Soda Fountain for its 100th Anniversary Luncheonettes were once a staple in every New York City neighborhood. Only a handful remain today. One such iconic eatery is preparing to celebrate it’s 100th...
by Melanie Marich | Nov 22, 2024 | 2024, Features
Audio Files · Congestion Pricing Is Back On, But Opponents Aren’t Giving Up The Fight Congestion pricing is back from the dead, meaning New York drivers could ring in the New Year by paying tolls whenever they enter lower Manhattan south of 60th Street. The...
by Melanie Marich | Nov 22, 2024 | 2024, Features
Audio Files · Real-Life Gladiators Fight in a Medieval Combat Tournament The Armored League held its inaugural tournament in Chinatown, where modern-day knights fight with armor and swords for a $1,000 grand prize. Reported and produced by Graham...
by Melanie Marich | Nov 22, 2024 | 2024, Features
Audio Files · The Irish Speakers of New York City Across all five boroughs, New Yorkers from all walks of life are coming to learn and speak an ancient language. At the New York Irish Center in Long Island City, Queens, these language speaking events called Gaeltachts...
by Melanie Marich | Nov 22, 2024 | 2024, Shows
Audio Files · Back From the Dead: congestion pricing, gladiator fights and the New York luncheonette What was once old can be new again. In this episode of AudioFiles, we’re looking at the revival of congestion pricing, New Yorkers who practice the ancient sport of...
by Melanie Marich | Nov 15, 2024 | 2024, Features
Audio Files · New Rat City As mayor of New York, Eric Adams has declared war on Rats. This fall, the city council approved a bill to use edible birth control in some Manhattan parks. But what would New York City be like without our iconic rodent residents? Reporter...
