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Storied: San Francisco
Josiah Luis Alderete/Medicine for Nightmares, Part 1 (S7E10)

Storied: San Francisco

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 25:34


This episode is a sequel podcast nearly five years in the making. We last talked with poet Josiah Luis Alderete back in 2020, over Zoom, in the early COVID days. In this podcast, we pick up, more or less, with where we left off that summer. Back in those days, Josiah Luis still worked at City Lights Bookstore in North Beach. He walks us through that store's process of rearranging around social-distancing protocols that were new at the time. He says that the early days of the pandemic meant hunkering down at home and reading-reading-reading. But once it was deemed safe to reopen City Lights, Josiah was really happy to be back. One of his coworkers at City Lights came up with the idea of doing poetry out the window onto Columbus Avenue. The first poet to read up there was Tongo Eisen-Martin. Josiah says that the reaction from passersby, the looks of joy on their faces, is one of his favorite memories from this time. Then we talk about Josiah's monthly Latinx reading series, Speaking Axolotl, which has been going strong for more than six years now. It started pre-pandemic in Oakland, pivoted to Zoom from early in the pandemic, and resumed in-person in the Mission once that was possible. But we're getting ahead of ourselves now. Josiah reminds us that he was evicted from his home in the Mission back during the first dotcom wave of the Nineties, and that he hadn't been able to move back until recently. Before getting the job at City Lights, he owned and ran a taco shop up in Marin for 20 years. He told himself toward the end of that long run that he never wanted to own a business again. But then he went into Alley Cat Books one day and was talking with that store's owner, Kate Razo. Josiah had been putting on events at Alley Cat for his friend for years, but now, Kate mentioned that she was considering selling the bookstore. To explain his reaction, Josiah begins to talk about how much the Mission means to him. Having given so much to him, his life and his poetry, Josiah felt he owed the neighborhood. He knew that if he didn't step up and take over the space as a book store, it would be prone to whatever trendy gentrifying business happened to move in. But he also knew that it would take a lot of work and a lot of money to do what he felt had to be done. And so he assembled a group of folks and they approached Kate Razo with an offer. That was in August. They opened Medicine for Nightmares a few months later, in November. He originally envisioned keeping his job at City Lights while helping to open the new store in the Mission. But the enormity of the task had other ideas. Some of those folks he'd gathered to do the work also fell off, which seems natural in hindsight. Nonetheless, defying odds and perhaps expectations, the new book store opened. Originally, after having gone through the Alley Cat book inventory and given much of that back to Kate, they opened “bare bones.” Around Day 2 or Day 3 of being open, Josiah realized that he couldn't be both there and City Lights. It was obvious that he needed to quit his job in North Beach, a tearful process he describes. We end Part 1 with Josiah taking listeners through the space that Medicine for Nightmares inherited from Alley Cat Books. Check back next week for Part 2 with Josiah Luis Alderete. We recorded this podcast at Medicine for Nightmares Bookstore and Gallery in February 2025. Photography by Mason J.

Vertical Ministries Podcast
JAMES// Active faith //Trey Etter

Vertical Ministries Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 41:11


This week we have a new guest speaker—Trey Etter from Columbus Avenue! Trey speaks on how to have an Active faith

New England Weekend
"Castle of our Skins" Celebrates Boston's Black Art and Culture in a New Home

New England Weekend

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2024 20:58 Transcription Available


We have no shortage of talent here in the Greater Boston area, and for more than a decade, an organization called "Castle of our Skins" has been working to ensure the voices and stories of Black artists, performers, and musicians in our neighborhood are uplifted and appreciated. Recently, they were able to work with the city of Boston to secure a brand new home in Lower Roxbury, on Columbus Avenue. Co-Founder Ashleigh Gordon talks with Nichole about the group's history, mission, and plans for their new space, "Gold Hall".

Better Together Here: Exploring NYC
Thanksgiving in NYC Guide: Parade Info, Places to Eat & Things to Do

Better Together Here: Exploring NYC

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 37:09


Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Info 2024 The annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City draws massive crowds, well over 1,000,000 people yearly. So, getting the correct info and knowing where to go can make all the difference between a positive and poor experience. Here's what you need to know.

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for September 29, 2024 is: feckless • FECK-lus • adjective Feckless describes people or things that are weak or ineffective. // The agency's response to the dramatic increase in air pollution was well-intentioned but ultimately feckless. See the entry > Examples: "The players streamed down Columbus Avenue, serenading passersby with the Tilted Axes theme song; a pedestrian stopped and stared. When the Axes crossed Sixty-sixth Street, traffic momentarily isolated one bass player from the rest of the band, like a feckless baby elephant stranded on the veldt." — Henry Alford, The New Yorker, 22 July 2024 Did you know? A feckless person is lacking in feck. And what, you may ask, is feck? In Scots—our source of feckless—feck means "majority" or "effect." The term is ultimately an alteration of the Middle English effect. So something without feck is without effect, i.e., ineffective. In the past, feckful (meaning "efficient, effective," "sturdy," or "powerful") made an occasional appearance, but in this case, the weak has outlived the strong: feckless is a commonly used English word, but feckful has proven, well, feckless.

S2 Underground
The Wire - September 12, 2024

S2 Underground

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 1:50


//The Wire//2300Z September 12, 2024////ROUTINE////BLUF: HURRICANE FRANCINE MAKES LANDFALL. RESIGNATION OF NYPD COMMISSIONER REPORTEDLY PENDING. MAN SELF-IMMOLATES IN THE VICINITY OF ISRAELI CONSULATE IN BOSTON.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------HomeFront-Louisiana: Hurricane Francine made landfall last night as a Category 2 hurricane, before rapidly losing strength and becoming a tropical depression. As of this report over 340,000 customers remain without power due to localized flooding and storm damage.New York: Local media reports that NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban is set to announce his resignation soon, amid the continuation of the federal corruption investigation.Massachusetts: A man self-immolated in Boston last night in the vicinity of Park Plaza and Columbus Avenue. No details have been provided by authorities regarding the man's condition, however he does appear to have survived the incident at the present moment, albeit with extremely severe burns.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: The incident in Boston has received very little mainstream media attention, and therefore very few details remain certain. However, it's possible that this situation has been influenced by deliberate misinformation efforts by mainstream media. Local media claims that the man set himself on fire outside the Four Seasons hotel. This is technically correct. However, across the street from the hotel is a small Israeli diplomatic station, the Boston Consulate for Israel. Considering this proximity, and the very high income nature of the area (in which these graphic incidents are rare) it's very likely that this was yet another horrific act of protest against Israel. The Saunders Building (across the street from where the incident occurred) has been the site of other protests against Israel as well, having been identified as the location for the diplomatic station many months ago by demonstrators.Analyst: S2A1//END REPORT//

Bar Crawl Radio
Eli Northrup: Future of Politics and Justice

Bar Crawl Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2024 61:42


Back in early Spring 2024 -- we net Bronx Public Defender Eli Northrup as he was beginning his run for NY State Assembly representative for the UWS. We were recording outside the Goddard Riverside Community Center at West 88th St and Columbus Avenue, talking to neighbors celebrating “Love Your Street Tree Day” – and Eli came up to our open mic.Eli placed second in the election for State Assembly. We invited Eli to talk about his experience of running for state office and his work as the “Policy Director for the Criminal Defense Practice at the Bronx Defenders” office. We began the conversation asking Eli about his NYU law school hip hop band “Pants Velour” and their quick hit “Charlie Sheen: Always Winning.” Eli shared his deep disappointment with losing the election and how his work as the policy director at the Bronx Public Defenders formed his political platform. At the midpoint of the conversation we talked about American citizens' looking for openness and honesty in a political scene rife with dishonesty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Writer's Almanac
A morning walk along Columbus Avenue

The Writer's Almanac

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2024 7:27


Now I'm an old man, in no rush, keeping an eye out for curbs and crevices and treacherous slabs of sidewalk, hoping not to make a spectacle of myself, knowing that in New York I am surrounded by writers, real or imagined, who would find the crash of a tall elderly author rather satisfying. Once I was swift afoot and long astride, and now I amble along, accepting distractions, my barber Tommy, a sculptor of hair, at work in his shop, and the newsstand, a historic relic, in the Online Age, and the security woman in her yellow vest at the schoolyard gate, and these beautiful children, apartment kids growing up on crowded streets, learning social skills. I had the Mississippi River and woods to go wander off alone in and so I picked up a pencil and a Roy Rogers tablet and wrote, as I am doing now. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit garrisonkeillor.substack.com/subscribe

Breaking Walls
BW - EP152—001: D-Day On The Air—The Invasion Begins

Breaking Walls

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 55:40


Tuesday, June 6th, 1944 at about 12:45 in the morning. We're at Bill Pogue's Bar on the Corner of 88th street and Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. I just finished a twelve hour shift. I need a nightcap before I go back into that low-hanging fog. Did you hear the President tonight? We took Rome. One up and two to go. ____________ Only the German outlets that are saying the invasion has started. Paris radio just aired news bulletins and didn't say anything. London radio told Hollanders to stay off bridges and roads, but that could be normal instructions. You want to know something? I don't think the Germans are lying. I think this is it. This is D-Day, June 6th, 1944. ____________ It's 3:30 in the morning on June 6th, 1944. I've just left CBS news headquarters at 485 Madison Avenue. I parked in Times Square on purpose. I wanted to see if there was any reaction. A few servicemen came out of a bar. I told them the news. They joined others in front of cabs who were tuned to either CBS or NBC. The news cutaway from band remotes sounded haunting. There are scattered lights in apartment windows and one radio shop, closed for the evening, has a loudspeaker blaring CBS. I won't be sleeping tonight. I've been assigned to take the temperature of the emotions people are feeling. The long and short of it is that we still have no allied confirmation about a French coastline invasion. The president was on the radio last night with one of his fireside chats talking about the allies taking Rome. If he knew something about France, he didn't tip his hand. Bob Trout should be on the air right about now. Bob's a good man. To kill time he was going to take his microphone into the CBS newsroom, giving a taste of what a nerve center is like with chaos brimming. 10PM New York time on June 5th was 4AM on the morning of the 6th in France. At that moment seven-thousand allied ships left England under cover of darkness. They were loaded with allied troops, primarily from Britain, the US, and Canada for Operation Overlord. The soldiers were split up to invade five landing points along the coast of northern France. The beachheads were code named Utah, Omaha, Gold, Sword, and Juno. At midnight, while I was drinking at Bill Pogue's allied bombers were bombarding the coastline. Personnel carriers flew inland to drop off paratroopers. The paratroopers' job was to attack bridges and seize several key points to cut off the Nazi supply lines. An hour later, while distracting the Germans at Pas-de-Calais, allied warships dropped anchor off the coast of Normandy to wait for dawn and provide cover for the landing ships. By 2AM, more than thirteen-thousand paratroopers had been dropped into France, with four-thousand more flying in on gliders. They continued landing troops for the next two hours. The Germans saw the paratroopers, but failed to grasp just how big the invasion was to be. By 5AM, Allied battleships had begun firing on the Nazi defenses while the first landing ships went ashore. German and Allied ships clashed in the first skirmishes at sea. As the sun rose, the landing operation was fully underway. The Allied battleships stopped firing as their landing boats approached the shore at 6:30AM, dubbed “H-Hour” for the designated moment of the invasion. The landing ships were tightly packed together. Allied troops dealt with heavy gunfire. Many men were killed before they could reach the beach. Nevertheless, the Allies managed to land their troops, and the fight for the beaches began.

CURE Talks Cancer
S6 Ep11: ‘Stand Up For Yourself': Facing Thyroid Cancer With Urgency, Positivity

CURE Talks Cancer

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 11:29


Kate Rice is proof of the power of persistence and positivity while navigating a cancer journey. Rice, an award-winning journalist, received a diagnosis of stage 4 anaplastic thyroid cancer in October 2021 — and quickly applied the same dogged dedication that had served her reporting in support of her own survival. “When I was a reporter, none of my sources or desired sources could escape me. Sooner or later, they were going to have to talk to me, I just have that kind of determination,” Rice said. “And it wasn't so much that I wanted to find out about the cancer I got diagnosed with; I wanted to find out who could cure it.” Years before receiving her thyroid cancer diagnosis, Rice had learned there were what doctors described as “indeterminant” nodules on her thyroid and was told to monitor them. She noticed small lumps on her neck in June 2021 and was told she would have to wait six months or so to be examined.  Rice, who had previously had a benign tumor removed from her neck and a case of melanoma, searched for doctors who could see her sooner — and, upon finally receiving her diagnosis, was told “I'll pray for you” by a surgeon. Anaplastic thyroid cancer, according to the American Thyroid Association, occurs in less than 2% of patients with thyroid cancers, but it is one of the fastest-growing and most aggressive of all cancers overall. The disease's average survival rate is six months, and just approximately one-fifth of patients live longer than a year after receiving a diagnosis. Immediately after receiving her diagnosis, Rice began sourcing for potential solutions, starting with a group text to her inner circle of loved ones. “My cousin, who had been one of the first people I'd sent (a message to when I) cast that wide net out to try to get information, had promptly gone online and found that (The University of Texas) MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston had a clinic that specialized in this very rare (cancer) … and actually cured people with it. So, I got my diagnosis, I think, at two o'clock Friday afternoon, I was walking home up Columbus Avenue, I guess, and on the phone with MD Anderson, to get in there because I can jump on the phone with both feet.” Within days of receiving her diagnosis, Rice left New York City for Houston, Texas, seeking treatment from the Facilitating Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer Specialized Treatment Team at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Such determined self-advocacy, Rice said, is “absolutely essential.” “You have to stand up for yourself, you have to recognize that your doctors are specialists in whatever it is they're specialists in, but you're the specialist in your body,” she said. “And I knew something was going on. I mean, something was happening with my thyroid. Thyroid cancers, in general, are not the scariest cancers out there. They're serious cancers, and the treatment for a whole bunch of different thyroid cancers is not fun. But I knew this was something that was potentially a very big deal.  “And so when the first doctors I saw in New York were very relaxed and I couldn't get in to see a doctor I've been seeing for years because I had what are called indeterminate nodules on my thyroid — (which are) not malignant, but (they're) not benign, either — they were like, ‘Yeah, well, we can't get you in for six months, but that's OK,' I'm like, ‘No, not OK.' Even before I got the diagnosis, I was a pushy patient and we all have to do that. And the thing is, you're like, ‘Oh, I don't want to be much trouble. These guys are the pros, they know.' But really, you've got to listen to your body and stand up for yourself.” Following treatment at MD Anderson Cancer Center, Rice said she's “fine.” Now a radio disc jockey and ski instructor in Park City, Utah, she returns to Houston every six weeks for immunotherapy treatments at MD Anderson. She also documented her cancer journey in the 2023 book “Cured: A Tale of Badassery.” She has advice for fellow patients facing the long haul of a stage 4 cancer diagnosis. “Stay positive. Realize we all have to fight this cancer trauma that understandably, many people in this country, in this in the world, carry because we've seen terrible things happen to people we love, when my dad died of prostate cancer,” Rice said. “But, the thing to remember is so many cancers now are either curable or treatable and manageable. The whole thing is getting to the right place in time, which is a challenge with our healthcare system. But you really have to remember there is no such thing as false hope there is only hope.” For more news on cancer updates, research and education, don't forget to subscribe to CURE®'s newsletters here.

WBBM Newsradio's 4:30PM News To Go
Off-duty CPD officer behind the wheel of fatal pedestrian accident

WBBM Newsradio's 4:30PM News To Go

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 6:15


Also in the news: Semi-truck fire closed Columbus Avenue this morning; Closed Catholic school could take in migrants; Man facing charges after leaving child alone in hotel in Indiana and more.

WBBM All Local
Off-duty CPD officer behind the wheel of fatal pedestrian accident

WBBM All Local

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 6:15


Also in the news: Semi-truck fire closed Columbus Avenue this morning; Closed Catholic school could take in migrants; Man facing charges after leaving child alone in hotel in Indiana and more.

WBBM Newsradio's 8:30AM News To Go
Off-duty CPD officer behind the wheel of fatal pedestrian accident

WBBM Newsradio's 8:30AM News To Go

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 6:15


Also in the news: Semi-truck fire closed Columbus Avenue this morning; Closed Catholic school could take in migrants; Man facing charges after leaving child alone in hotel in Indiana and more.

The Writer's Almanac
Manhattan man living in the past

The Writer's Almanac

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2023 7:36


I interrupted writing for a while today to have a Zoom meeting about estate planning with a couple lawyers in Minneapolis and for a discussion centered on my own demise it was a lot of fun. We laughed a lot.They mentioned “legacy” and I laughed. What legacy? There's no such thing. Scripture promises resurrection but it isn't specific about the form we'll take, whether vegetable, mineral, gas, or spirit, meanwhile here I am on a sunny day in New York, sitting at a café on Columbus Avenue and watching the passing humanity, the great variety of gaits, brisk and propulsive, ambling, toddling, sidewalk surfing, window shopping, touristy uncertainty, geezerly gimpiness, and the aimless shuffle of people like me whose heads are full of irrelevancies.Garrison KeillorJason Keillor, EngineerJason Keillor, Original Music This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit garrisonkeillor.substack.com/subscribeThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5893629/advertisement

Upper West Side Corner Talk Podcast
Openings (That Haven't Opened Yet); A Tree Falls on West 75th Street ; Cyclist Crash, and More!

Upper West Side Corner Talk Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2023 20:26


Hosts Lee Uehara and guest co-host Harry Leff with little Enzo get you up to speed with openings, which haven't really opened yet, lol. And, they share what they know about the fallen tree on West 75th Street and throw in a tip for replacing smashed car glass for the recent spate of smash-and-grabs. Lee and Harry also chime in about that ginormous cycling pod that took over Columbus Avenue—and the ensuing crash that occurred. Doh! BTW, what do you think of our new guest co-host? Send us an email and let us know : ) Today's show is sponsored by Utopia Diner, open every day. Located at West 72nd Street and Amsterdam Avenue. You know how Lee feels about their french fries and onion rings! If you'd like to sponsor the show, Send us an email and let us know : ) Listener Opportunities - Buy Lee a cup of coffee. Click HERE. - Hire Lee as your emcee/moderator for your next event. Click HERE. Favors: - Check out NYCPodcasters.com for more NYC indie shows like this one! - Please do share the show with at least two -- or three -- other neighbors and friends. And, please do give the show a 5-star rating in your podcast app if you enjoy hanging out with us. And if you're not following the show, please do so : ) Show Sponsor: - This could be YOU, too! Click HERE. - Buy Lee a cup of coffee. Click HERE. - Today's sponsor is Utopia Diner at 267 Amsterdam Ave at West 72nd Street. Get your breakfast platter or waffles -- YUM! (212) 873-6233 or on Seamless. Submit YOUR Neighborhood News and Story Ideas: Also, please submit your corner news, school news, and story ideas to: info@uwscornertalk.com. Or, leave a voice memo at the website by clicking on the orange tab: http://www.UWSCornerTalk.com. You can follow the show on social media: Instagram: @uwscornertalk; Twitter: @uwscornertalk. You can also join the show's Facebook group and like the Facebook page.  

Upper West Side Corner Talk Podcast
Hardware Store Closing, Knife-Sharpening, GrammarTable Lady, Harry's Dog Recipe Experiment, Open Streets

Upper West Side Corner Talk Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2023 19:01


This is a continuation of the recapping of recent events to get all caught up! And guest co-host Harry Leff carries us through again. Mentions: - National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day across from Lincoln Center - Aquarius Hardware at West 90th/Amsterdam Avenue - Notable Fliers on Street Lamp Posts: Knife Sharpening from Pro Chef New York - Grammar Table lady, Ellen, has a tip for us: "Stop capitalize the seasons!" - Harry's dog ice cream recipe mix - It's Restaurant Week (or month, rather) - Columbus Avenue's Open Streets - Read street signs carefully to avoid getting a parking ticket for taking up carshare service spots - Citibike / Lyft / Revel convo What do you think of our guest co-host and the chemistry? Send us an email and let us know. Today's show is sponsored by Utopia Diner, open every day. Located at West 72nd Street and Amsterdam Avenue. Listener Opportunities - Buy Lee a cup of coffee. Click HERE. - Hire Lee as your emcee/moderator for your next event. Click HERE. Favors: - Check out NYCPodcasters.com for more NYC indie shows like this one! - Please do share the show with at least two -- or three -- other neighbors and friends. And, please do give the show a 5-star rating in your podcast app if you feel it deserves it. And if you're not following the show, please do so : ) Show Sponsor: - This could be YOU, too! Click HERE. - Buy Lee a cup of coffee. Click HERE. - Today's sponsor is Utopia Diner at 267 Amsterdam Ave at West 72nd Street. Get your breakfast platter or waffles -- YUM! (212) 873-6233 or on Seamless. Submit YOUR Neighborhood News and Story Ideas: Also, please submit your corner news, school news, and story ideas to: info@uwscornertalk.com. Or, leave a voice memo at the website by clicking on the orange tab: http://www.UWSCornerTalk.com. You can follow the show on social media: Instagram: @uwscornertalk; Twitter: @uwscornertalk. You can also join the show's Facebook group and like the Facebook page.  

WITneSSes
The Change We Crave For

WITneSSes

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 14:11


We crave for a change in this world,but we are not ready for the change. We want the world to be a better place but on our own side we are opposing it,there's only one way a great change can occur in this world,learn more...For Listeners Support Account Name: Qoyum Olawale Arowojobe Bank Name: Silvergate Bank Account Number: 718053505808 SWIFT Code: SIVGUS66 Bank Address: 1323 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA Routing: 322286803 Account Type: Savings account OR Account Name: Qoyum Olawale Arowojobe Bank Name: WEMA BANK Account Number: 8540633849. PayPal: bishopelishaarowojobe@gmail.com. Volume Up or use an earpiece.Happy Listening

WITneSSes
Learning Time with Amb.Elisha Arowojobe and Barbara Culver

WITneSSes

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 36:29


Barbara is such a great woman with strong & deep love for the lord,she is a teacher of the word,at age 76 she's still a teacher of the word! Isn't that beautiful?? Yeah it is! Barbara shared her story and answered some questions too, listen now......For Listeners Support Account Name: Qoyum Olawale Arowojobe Bank Name: Silvergate Bank Account Number: 718053505808 SWIFT Code: SIVGUS66 Bank Address: 1323 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA Routing: 322286803 Account Type: Savings account OR Account Name: Qoyum Olawale Arowojobe Bank Name: WEMA BANK Account Number: 8540633849. PayPal: bishopelishaarowojobe@gmail.com.Happy Listening

WITneSSes
Impactful discussion with Amb.Elisha Arowojobe & Paul Granger.

WITneSSes

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 29:02


Paul has a very brilliant mind,he's so good at what he does,God bestowed upon him an amazing grace that seems so uncommon himself and his wife.Myself and Paul had a very impactful and knowledge filled discussion in this podcast.Paul dived deep into Talent discovery and how to go about developing your God given talent, According to Paul the holy spirit is the help you need in terms of cultivating your God given talent, you'll just find yourself displaying it,and your manifestation will keep others in amazement,oh wow! how did he do that? Then you be like " I just find myself doing it" learn more....For Listeners Support Account Name: Qoyum Olawale Arowojobe Bank Name: Silvergate Bank Account Number: 718053505808 SWIFT Code: SIVGUS66 Bank Address: 1323 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA Routing: 322286803 Account Type: Savings account OR Account Name: Qoyum Olawale Arowojobe Bank Name: WEMA BANK Account Number: 8540633849. PayPal: bishopelishaarowojobe@gmail.com. Happy Listening

WITneSSes
Knowledge hour with Amb.Elisha Arowojobe and Jessie Torres

WITneSSes

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 32:13


Jessie is such a great woman,with knowledge that is able to transform even the one without hope,not only that she's great but also strong and determined,she is so much concerned about humanity,she's passionate about changing the world in any way she can.Myself and Jessie had interesting conversations of which you're definitely going to benefit from she gave insights on some questions I asked her.• From Trauma to Triumph•Turning pain into purpose, passion and Impact• Your path is Divinely written• What is something from your line of research or work in the power of our mindset that looking back you didn't expect?• What is the biggest thing people misunderstand about going through difficult circumstances?• Can you share with us what FIERCE GRACE means, and how you use it in your work?• What is the most important lesson you've learned over your career?• What's the difference between doing your business' and ‘living your purpose?'Her answers on all of these questions are so impactful,and also visit the link below it will lead you to a free Masterclass to get the 5 key secrets to living your Superhero life. You will also get the opportunity to schedule a free call with Jessie.Additionally, here is a free 10 step guide to freedom. Free 10 Step guide: Link: bit.ly/401ctXohttps://unshakeablelife.com/For Listeners Support Account Name: Qoyum Olawale Arowojobe Bank Name: Silvergate Bank Account Number: 718053505808 SWIFT Code: SIVGUS66 Bank Address: 1323 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA Routing: 322286803 Account Type: Savings account OR Account Name: Qoyum Olawale Arowojobe Bank Name: WEMA BANK Account Number: 8540633849. PayPal: bishopelishaarowojobe@gmail.com. Happy Listening

WITneSSes
But Ye Shall

WITneSSes

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 14:56


What is the essence of being a christian if you can't reflect Jesus in behavior & Power? Many christian thinks little of themselves and satan makes use of their ignorance to punish them. Don't you know that you're a container, containing the presence of God? Learn more.... Urgent need of Listeners Support Account Name: Qoyum Olawale Arowojobe Bank Name: Silvergate Bank Account Number: 718053505808 SWIFT Code: SIVGUS66 Bank Address: 1323 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA Routing: 322286803 Account Type: Savings account OR Account Name: Qoyum Olawale Arowojobe Bank Name: WEMA BANK Account Number: 8540633849. PayPal: bishopelishaarowojobe@gmail.com. Happy Listening

WITneSSes
The One For Me ❤️

WITneSSes

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2023 13:19


There's a particular person that befits your kinda person, someone who was made out of you for you that's your wife! But do you know who a wife is ? There's no amount of tactics or strategy that can be used in getting a good wife,there's only one way to go about it,learn more....Make us serve you better by supporting us. Account Name: Qoyum Olawale Arowojobe Bank Name: Silvergate Bank Account Number: 718053505808 SWIFT Code: SIVGUS66 Bank Address: 1323 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA Routing: 322286803 Account Type: Savings account OR Account Name: Qoyum Olawale Arowojobe Bank Name: WEMA BANK Account Number: 8540633849. Happy Listening

WITneSSes
The Mentality of a Bird

WITneSSes

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2023 15:22


Do you know that birds have zero worries? They don't worry about what to eat or drink even where to live,their mentality is so scriptural and biblical! Learn more...Make us serve you better by supporting us. Account Name: Qoyum Olawale Arowojobe Bank Name: Silvergate Bank Account Number: 718053505808 SWIFT Code: SIVGUS66 Bank Address: 1323 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA Routing: 322286803 Account Type: Savings account OR Account Name: Qoyum Olawale Arowojobe Bank Name: WEMA BANK Account Number: 8540633849. Happy Listening

WITneSSes
Episodic stories with Elisha; Dansuki Village s1 ep5;fridays at 1pm ( WAT)

WITneSSes

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 16:04


WITneSSes
Culture

WITneSSes

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 25:26


Different tribes,people,origins and languages with different cultures,so also is it with Christianity. In Christianity we have our own culture in which it's basically God pleasing! Many cultures in the world today are the total opposite of Christ's culture,many things we call norms which are actually against what God wants, many activities in some cultures that God despises terribly. Learn more... Make us serve you better by supporting us. Account Name: Qoyum Olawale ArowojobeBank Name: Silvergate BankAccount Number: 718053505808SWIFT Code: SIVGUS66Bank Address: 1323 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133, USARouting: 322286803Account Type: Savings account OR Account Name: Qoyum Olawale ArowojobeBank Name: WEMA BANKAccount Number: 8540633849--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elisha-arowojobe/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Upper West Side Corner Talk Podcast
Wafels and Wifi, Oh My!

Upper West Side Corner Talk Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 5:49


In today's episode, you'll meet Ransil, who manages the new Wafels & Dinges location at West 79th Street on Columbus Avenue. He talks about Venezuelan hot dogs, too! W & D's sole storefront in Manhattan opens at 8AM and also serves wine and beer. And, did Lee mention there is wifi?! Today's show is sponsored by Utopia Diner, open every day.  There is indoor dining, outdoor dining, take-out, and delivery! Located at West 72nd Street and Amsterdam Avenue. Listener Opportunities - Buy Lee a cup of coffee. Click HERE. - Hire Lee as your emcee/moderator for your next event. Click HERE. Favors: - Check out NYCPodcasters.com for more NYC indie shows like this one! - Please do share the show with at least two -- or three -- other neighbors and friends. And, please do give the show a 5-star rating in your podcast app if you feel it deserves it. And if you're not following the show, please do so : ) Show Sponsor: - This could be YOU, too! Click HERE. - Buy Lee a cup of coffee. Click HERE. - Today's sponsor is Utopia Diner at 267 Amsterdam Ave at West 72nd Street. Get your breakfast platter or waffles -- YUM! (212) 873-6233 or on Seamless. Submit YOUR Neighborhood News and Story Ideas: Also, please submit your corner news, school news, and story ideas to: info@uwscornertalk.com. Or, leave a voice memo at the website by clicking on the orange tab: http://www.UWSCornerTalk.com. You can follow the show on social media: Instagram: @uwscornertalk; Twitter: @uwscornertalk. You can also join the show's Facebook group and like the Facebook page.  

North Beach Now podcast
Dawn Agnew of Eco Terreno Lyon And Swan released February 13 2023

North Beach Now podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 37:00


Opened in 2022, Eco Terrano wine tasting room and Lyon & Swan supper club have transformed the building at 140 Columbus Avenue (between Jackson and Pacific in North Beach). This is an interview with Dawn Agnew, the hospitality director. This is a destination for live music, fine dining, cocktails, and wine.

Tom Kelly Show
248: Seeking Tony Danza

Tom Kelly Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 23:21


A New York City Open Street edition of the Tom Kelly Show becomes a quest to meet Who's The Boss legend: Tony Danza. On his adventure he winds up meeting a couple that lives in an RV and winds up performing in the middle of Columbus Avenue. Show Links: Stephanie O's Instagram: standupstepho   Karen D's Footage of Tony Danza 

TheModernMoron podcast
Ep. 117 Larry Dorf: Adnan Syed, Morally Dubious Podcasters, a Prison Sentence Game Show and 2 Documentaries

TheModernMoron podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 24:59


Welcome to another episode of The Modern Moron… my guest is producer, writer, actor Larry Dorf, yes, that Larry Dorf.  We have a very light early fall chat about a few subjects, namely:  We talk a little about some of the Modern Moron's more successful shows, one being on Phil Hendrie and his mastery of deception with his characters improvising with each other and his work on various animation projects from King of the Hill to Rick and Morty.   I refer to a story Larry told about an audition he had where he was being asked to play NBA legend Larry Bird's father, a story I will get to next time.  I'm sort of giving you this conversation backwards and here's why. Larry Brings up Adnan Syed, who has been released from prison after doing 20 years for a murder he did not commit.  His story was made famous by a podcast called “Serial” which was developed by “This American Life” that you know from NPR.  The podcast “Serial” is owned however, by The New York Times. You already know I'm a moron, so you won't be surprised to find that I am way late to the party on damn near everything and such is the case with the show “Only Murders In The Building”, which is a show about a podcast about a murder.  It's on Hulu and is into production of it's 4th season and I'm told that the show was based on the real podcast “Serial”.  I didn't realize how much… you hear that?  That's the theme music of the podcast “Serial” about Adnan Syed… And this… is the theme song to the Hulu series, “Only Murders in the Building”... Jezz, they could have at leas changed the key it's played in right? This brings up a subject I've been wanting to get to for some time and it's the concept of the Morally Dubious Podcaster.  It probably has other names, but i found an article with that phrase and I thought, “Morally Dubious?  Modern Moron”  They're synonymous. I read an article, have an unqualified opinion about it, say it into a microphone, bam; Morally dubious podcaster.  Only I'm not a celebrity and I don't have guests who are celebrities so, there's only the two of you listening and it works out about the same, just on a much, much smaller scale.  Plus I'm not pretending to try and crack a cold case or find a murderer.   So, Larry explains to me the case of Adnon Syed, and I'm oblivious as you can hear… like a typical old man, I can't seem to get the story straight…  Then Larry turns this into a potential gameshow along the lines of, “How much prison time would you do for a million dollars?”   This is what Hollywood people do for a living. We join our conversation basking in the glory of the first episode Larry did with us called “The Mystery of Mike Tyson” referring to the Adult Swim Animated series “Mike Tyson Mysteries” which is still our most downloaded episode.  Until this one…  CLOSE - And that, friends, is how a game show is created…  in South Korea.  Isn't that a little like the show “Squidgame”?  I couldn't stick with that show… it was too sad and dark for me.  I have enough of that crap running around in my head without watching a tv show about it.   Now that I've had two seconds to think about it, I would not do any time in a prison for any amount of money.  The subculture that goes on in prison is not something I want to pretend like I could tolerate even for a minute.  I did look up some of the lovely prisons both in California and across the country.  Pelican Bay and San Quentin are both nasty, gnarly prisons and so is the downtown county jail in Los Angeles.  Other residences I would not spend a minute in for any amount of money is the ADX, also known as the SuperMax in Colorado.  One article I read on the internet-so-it's-true… says that the structure is built in a way that inmates never see a guard or another prisoner.  I don't know if it's true, I don't want to know, I just trust that I don't want to go there.  Throw in Sing, Sing and Rikers Island in New York, and a few of the prisons in the deep south like The Holman Correctional Facility in Alabama and it just makes me want to be a law abiding citizen.  Why am I going on and on about prisons?  Well, I see in the news recently that a real sweetheart of a guy named Steve Bannon has been recommended to spend four months in prison for contempt of congress.  Hmm.  I wonder if one of the neighborhoods I just mentioned might be a good place for him?  Is anyone else thinking of the movie Deliverance right now?  Does anyone see a similarity between Ned Beaty's character and Steve Bannon?...  A couple of housekeeping items I'd like to pass along starting with two documentaries I'd like to recommend..  The first one is called “A Trip to Infinity” on Netflix.  I found it fascinating, I've watched it twice and am currently forcing my daughter to watch it in 10 minute increments.  Mathematicians, Cosmologists and physicists contemplate the concept of infinity… and it's broken up into different chapters: Infinity is very small, it's very large,infinity as a number in an equation, that the speed of light is both very fast and also very slow, that a circle is actually a polygon with an infinite number of points and in terms of time, infinity is a very very long time and that if you put an apple in an air tight box and wait for infinity years, that apple will eventually morph into anything and everything you could possibly imagine.  Even live versions of Rick and Morty.  So I highly recommend “A Trip to Infinity.” The other documentary is called “All Things Must Pass: The Rise and Fall of Tower Records”.  This subject matter is perfect for our demographic!  I'm sure you spent hours in Tower Records going up and down the isles looking at the amazing Album art that we took for granted then.  Isle after isle until you decided which album you were going to plunk down five dollars and change for, and then I think seven or eight and change and then I lost track.  But that was an important purchase.  And then I would have to sneak by the living room with my bright yellow and red plastic bag hoping my parents wouldn't ask me what I got.  They never did, but if my dad knew I was buying Cheech and Chong, Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy albums?  No way.   And we also had Tower Books and Tower Posters across the street which was actually a head shop where you got everything from bongs to rolling paper to posters of fruits and vegetables doing disgusting things, incense, trippy candles with psychedelic waxes, macrame'd hanging plant holders… Tower records was the best.  The documentary is available on YouTube and I believe right now you can stream it for free.  It's a great documentary.  The only woman who made it as an executive at Tower back in the 70's put it best when she said that whatever Tower records was the one you went to, you thought it was the first Tower Records they ever had.  The documentary is directed by Tom Hanks' son Colin and he does a great job bringing the nostalgia of Tower Records back, whether you found their store in San Francisco on Columbus Avenue or the one on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood, Greenwich Village in New York or wherever you grew up, there was probably a Tower Records where you hung out. Elton John, Bruce Srpingsteen and Dave Grohl, who also worked at a Tower Records in Seattle, all reminisce about how special it was to roam the isles of a Tower Records.  Hanks also does a good job of not letting the documentary end on a downer, even though the internet and a little thing called Napster caused the Tower to crumble, the Japanese stores became independent and are still huge today.  Okay sports fans, that's it, enjoy post season baseball, college football and lots of Halloween candy!  We'll see you next time on the Modern Moron and… the old man show at the oldman-dot-show. The Rise of the 'Morally Dubious Podcaster' in Pop Culture | KQED  All Things Must Pass (1080p) FULL MOVIE - Documentary, Music - YouTube   A Trip To Infinity - Netflix  

Tom Kelly Show
230: Tom Sits In The Middle Of The Street

Tom Kelly Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 23:22


Taking part in New York City's "Open Streets" program on Columbus Avenue, Tom Kelly meets a couple from Boston who just moved to New York City. Why would someone move to New York City in their sixties and at the end of a pandemic? Tom Kelly Show listeners give the couple advice!

KRLD All Local
Texas' first Monkeypox case reported in Dallas County

KRLD All Local

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 5:36


Plus, a small plane went down near Meacham Airport in Fort Worth. Police say the plane clipped some trees south of the airport and went down in a fenced-off field near Northwest 36th Street and Columbus Avenue. 

Latinos Out Loud
Vicente Fusco

Latinos Out Loud

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 30:01


On this episode of Latinos Out Loud the crew kicks it with Vicente Fusco, Associate Producer behind the highly anticipated IMMERSIVE FRIDA KAHLO art installation produced by Lighthouse Immersive, North America's leading producer of ground-breaking experiential art exhibits, like the recent Van Gogh experience. IMMERSIVE FRIDA KAHLO arrives Spring 2022 in the following cities:  Dallas, Feb. 3 through April 17, 2022  Lighthouse ArtSpace Dallas, 507 S. Harwood Street, Dallas, TX 75201  Co-produced with Impact Museums  Boston, Feb. 10 through May 8, 2022  Lighthouse ArtSpace at the Castle, 130 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA  02116 Co-produced with Maestro Immersive Art  Houston, Feb. 17 through April 17, 2022  Lighthouse ArtSpace Houston, 1314 Brittmoore Road, Houston, TX 77043 Co-produced with Impact Museums  Chicago, Feb. 24 through May 28, 2022  Lighthouse ArtSpace at Germania Club, 108 W. Germania Pl, Chicago IL 60610  Co-produced with Maestro Immersive Art  Denver, March 3 through May 30, 2022  Lighthouse ArtSpace Denver, 3900 Elati Street, Denver, CO 80216  Los Angeles, March 31 through June 11, 2022  Lighthouse ArtSpace Los Angeles, 6400 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028 Co-produced with Impact Museums  Tickets for all venues are currently on sale at immersive-frida.com. Ticket prices start at $39.99 with timed and flexible options available.

North Beach Now podcast
Erika Gliebe Replenish Grocers released December 7 2021

North Beach Now podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 27:06


Replenish Grocers opened in San Francisco's North Beach in 2021. The owner Erika Gliebe provides a tour of the store and the principles behind the products offered. www.replenishgrocers.com @replenishgrocers on Instagram. Location: 968 Columbus Avenue near Chestnut Street.

RAMPA Podcasty (Polish)
Thanksgiving w NYC - wszystko co musisz wiedzieć

RAMPA Podcasty (Polish)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 6:24


Zapraszamy do wysłuchania audycji dotyczącej Thanksgiving 2021 w Nowym Jorku! Materiał wyemitowany został na antenie Radio RAMPA 620 AM, a w nim:jakimi ulicami i o której wyruszy tegoroczna Parada Thanksgiving,kto i gdzie będzie mógł ją zobaczyć na żywo,jak już w środę, zobaczyć uroczyste pompowanie balonów, które będą przedstawione na paradzie,czy i kogo obowiązywać będą restrykcje związane z pandemią koronawirusa.Zapraszamy! A tymczasem, w skrócie:95. parada z okazji święta dziękczynienia organizowana w Nowym Jorku przez Macy's, rozpocznie się w czwartek, 25 listopada o godz. 9 rano i potrwa do 12 w południe. Parada wychodzi z Central Park West i 77th Street, a zakończy się przy Macy's na Herald Square. W paradzie pomaszeruje około 8 tysięcy osób. Publika może oglądać paradę, tylko w wyznaczonych miejscach. Gdzie dokładnie, możecie sprawdzić na stronie:Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2021 – Where To Watch (macys.com)Aby oglądać paradę, nie trzeba być zaszczepionym. Aby oglądać jednak pompowanie balonów, które tradycyjnie odbywa się w środę po południu - trzeba być zaszczepionym. Balony pompowane będą do 6 p.m. w środę, przy West 72nd Street i Columbus Avenue. Paradę można będzie oglądać w telewizji NBC, na żywo, od godz. 9 rano. Powtórka emitowana będzie po południu, od 2 p.m. Wśród zaproszonych gwiazd są m.in. Carrie Underwood, Jimmie Allen, Kelly Rowland, Rob Thomas, Kristin Chenoweth, Darren Criss, Foreigner. Najpopularniejsze balony, które będzie można zobaczyć to Snoopy, 'The Boss Baby," "Diary of a Wimpy Kid," Chase z bajki "Paw Patrol," Papa Smerf z bajki "The Smurfs" czy SpongeBob SquarePants. W tym roku nie zabraknie też nowości, jak np. balon Baby Yoda z The Mandalorian czy balon Pikachu w 25. rocznicę powstania bajki Pokemon.

The Chamber Buzz w/Bobbi
The Chamber Buzz w/Bobbi - Our Guest is Rob Ficara of Exeter Bowling Lanes & Shooters Sports Pub 3-5-21

The Chamber Buzz w/Bobbi

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 37:25


The Chamber Buzz w/Bobbi – Guest Rob Ficara of Exeter Bowling Lanes & Shooters Sports Pub Today on The Chamber Buzz w/Bobbi we will learn more about Rob Ficara of Exeter Bowling Lanes & Shooters Sports Pub, located at 6 Columbus Avenue in Exeter, NH. Exeter Bowling Lanes has 12 candlepin bowling lanes for bowling leagues or just family fun. Shooters Sports Pub is the place to be during any sports event or join a dart league or even plan an event at their outdoor beer garden. But today, we will get to know Rob, the person behind the business. You will have a unique look into his life and learn how he got his start, what brought her to the Exeter Area and how he'd like to be remembered.

Engel & Cabrera Present Boroughs & 'Burbs, the Real Estate Review
Boroughs & Burbs 25 "Neighborhoods" How New York became the City it is Today & The Numbers that Matter

Engel & Cabrera Present Boroughs & 'Burbs, the Real Estate Review

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2021 73:54


Last week we stayed uptown. This week we'll tour Manhattan's neighborhoods with 2 experts: Jeffrey Goodman hosts the popular "Rediscovering New York" walking tours showcasing the city's great neighborhoods culturally and historically. But, since we are Realtors and care about the implications on real estate values, we'll be asking Michael Goldenberg to break down the numbers district by district.Jeffrey Goodman, a 4th generation New Yorker in the Columbus Avenue office will highlight for us the most important cultural and historical facts of these famous Manhattan neighborhoodsMichael Goldenberg lives in Greenwich Village and has managed offices on the Upper West Side and SoHo. We want Michael to break down the numbers for us. Who's up? Who's down, and why?Points that came up for discussion:1. Infrastructure. How has it shaped neighborhood development?2. Anchors that make up a neighborhood. 3. Names matter. Who wants to live in Hell's Kitchen?4. Zoning. 6. The public is ahead of the government on law-making. What that means for neighborhoods.7. Housing stock. Which neighborhoods are still developing and why?8. Greg Heym's inventory report and how to use it.9. Urban Digs.Use the Meeting ID: http://zoom.us/j/92135931351  Subscribe now: http://bit.ly/399yevLfirst aired Thursday, April 28 from 4:00-5:00pmMichael A. Goldenberg's 25 years in the Manhattan real estate business have been highlighted by the respect and admiration received from his colleagues and associates. As Managing Consultant of Brown Harris Stevens' West Side office, Michael is responsible for the professional growth of over 160 agents. He brings a varied background in real estate, business, and finance which enlarges his repertoire of tools utilized to champion his brokers' and agents' businesses. Michael has a unique and comprehensive understanding of the New York City real estate market. Michael lives in a condominium in Greenwich Village. He is an active member of The Real Estate Board of New York, currently serving as co-chair of the Government Affairs Committee and co-chair of the West Side Committee of REBNY.  He believes that there is no better place to live, work, grow, enjoy, and flourish than New York City.Jeffrey Goodman. A fourth generation New Yorker with a thorough understanding of his hometown's evolving neighborhoods and fluctuating real estate market, Jeff is not only devoted, but an expert at helping his clients achieve their goals. He works with sellers to sell their properties for the best possible price and helps buyers fulfill their dreams by finding and securing their new home or pied-a-terre. Jeff also draws on his extensive international travels and the skills he developed over 25 years as an advertising executive to help investor clients find promising investment properties. Roberto Cabrera - With 20 years of experience, I have been recognized throughout the industry for achieving outstanding results: Ranked nationally by REAL Trends as one of "America's Best Real Estate Agents” for avg. sales price of $4.350M. Sold a single family Townhouse faster than any other on the Upper West Side over $10M. I live with my wife and daughter on the Upper West Side, the neighborhood I have called home for the past 23 years. I was originally born in Richmond, Virginia and grew up in Maryland.John Engel - John Engel is a consistently top-producing agent in Fairfield County, Connecticut. John recently won the 2019 Realtor of the Year Award in New Canaan where he is currently the Chairman of the Town Council. John also brings an insight into internet-based marketing that is unsurpassed. Before going into real estate he was the founder of two successful internet businesses, Paper.com and e-Media for which he won the prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year Award. 

The Impossible Network
159: Art On The Ave - Shining a Spotlight On Under-Represented Artists - Jackie Graham and Barbara Anderson

The Impossible Network

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 67:28


Guest Overview This week we welcome Mother and daughter team Barbara Anderson and Jackie Graham, Founders of Art on the Ave. This New York-based social impact initiative spotlights the work of under-represented artists and turns storefronts into exhibition spaces and streets into open-air galleries. In the first part of this interview, we ask Barbara about Jackie as a child and explore the impact of her mother and father on her life and career direction and work ethic. Jackie discusses her international upbringing and its influence on her sense of self and feeling of being a global citizen. We discuss how Jackie's character and organizational skills were evident at an early age and how curiosity was cultivated. Jackie discusses education and her focus on the art business and how a serendipitous summer internship opened her eyes to the value of accessibility to the arts, ultimately preparing her for the work she and Barbara are doing with Art on the Avenue. We talk about the role of art in teaching children about socio-cultural moments in history. Then we dive into their work with Art on the Ave, launching it as a response to the pandemic, the shuttered stores, barren windows, and deserted neighborhoods in New York's upper west side, with the aim of supporting local artists and bringing life back to the streets. Turning New York's Columbus Avenue's empty storefronts into a gallery space, Art on the Ave has reimagined street art and democratizes art spaces and community art access. Their second exhibition launches in the West Village and runs from April 15th through May. After over 150 submissions to their latest exhibition, their curated works will be displayed along Bleecker Street, Christopher Street, and Hudson Street, creating what Barbara calls the West Village wander.Through organizations like Art on the Ave are reimagining the role of art in communities, its impact on what a neighborhood is, while creating new commercial opportunities for artists. If you want to learn more, we have added links to Art on the Ave in the show notes. But for now, be engaged, entertain, and educated by the marvelous mother and daughter team of Barbara Anderson and Jackie Graham. Social Links Art on the Ave InstagramTwitter Links in the show A Prayer for Owen MeanyA Little Life The Outsiders SE HiltonIt's A Sin See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Back The Neighborhood
Spotlighting The Work of Under-represented Artists - Art On The Ave

Back The Neighborhood

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 34:57


Mother and daughter team Barbara Anderson and Jackie Graham's response to the pandemic, the shuttered stores, barren windows and deserted neighborhoods was to create an on-street social initiative to support local artists and bring life back to the streets. Turning New York's Columbus Avenue's empty storefronts into a gallery space, Art on the Ave reimagines street art and democratizes art spaces and access. Their second exhibition launches in the West Village and run from April through May. In one year Art on the Ave has established itself as an organization that spotlights the work of under-represented artists. After over 150 submissions to their latest exhibition, their curated works will be displayed along Bleecker Street, Christopher Street and Hudson Street, creating what Barbara calls the West Village wander Through organization like Art on the Ave and collaborations with initiatives like Back The Neighborhood, we can reimagine what a neighborhood is, and build common-unity Links Website Instagram Twitter

Upper West Side Corner Talk Podcast
Columbus Avenue Hoarder Gives Comment, Adopt a Dog Event, IG is Fastest

Upper West Side Corner Talk Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 6:17


Thank you for your patience! The Columbus Avenue hoarder gives a quick comment as a DSNY team begins to remove his belongings  and correspondent Harry Leff tells us about the dog event at Athleta. Today's show is sponsored by Utopia Diner, open from 9AM to 9PM every day.  Their outdoor seating is now heated and has decorative lights. Located at West 72nd Street and Amsterdam Avenue. Mental Health Resources: NYC Well: The city has set up a hotline AND clearinghouse for mental health resources. Click HERE, too. Favor: Please do share the show with at least two -- or three -- other neighbors and friends. And, please do give the show a 5-star rating in your podcast app if you feel it deserves it. Show Sponsor: This could be YOU, too! Click HERE. Today's sponsor is Utopia Diner at 267 Amsterdam Ave at West 72nd Street. Get your breakfast platter or waffles -- YUM! (212) 873-6233 or on Seamless. Submit YOUR Neighborhood News and Story Ideas: Also, please submit your corner news and story ideas to: info@uwscornertalk.com. Or, leave a voice memo at the website by clicking on the orange tab: http://www.UWSCornerTalk.com. You can follow the show on social media: Instagram: @uws_cornertalk; Twitter: @uwscornertalk. You can also join the show's Facebook group and like the Facebook page.  

Upper West Side Corner Talk Podcast
Riverside Park Graffiti, Couture Kids Closing, Personal Matter

Upper West Side Corner Talk Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 3:05


Important! This episode contains quick notice for listeners. Today's show is sponsored by Utopia Diner, open from 9AM to 9PM every day.  Their outdoor seating is now heated and has decorative lights. Located at West 72nd Street and Amsterdam Avenue. General News: -- Riverside Park has addressed the graffiti seen all over the park. Thank you, Riverside Park! Business News: -- Couture Kids on Columbus Avenue between West 75th and 76th streets is closed. Important Notice: A hiccup is causing a short break. Be back soon! In the meantime, please do listen to past episodes and share the show with your other neighbors! Favor: Please do share the show with at least two -- or three -- other neighbors and friends. And, please do give the show a 5-star rating in your podcast app if you feel it deserves it. Show Sponsor: This could be YOU, too! Click HERE. Today's sponsor is Utopia Diner at 267 Amsterdam Ave at West 72nd Street. Get your breakfast platter or waffles -- YUM! (212) 873-6233 or on Seamless. Submit YOUR Neighborhood News and Story Ideas: Also, please submit your corner news and story ideas to: info@uwscornertalk.com. Or, leave a voice memo at the website by clicking on the orange tab: http://www.UWSCornerTalk.com. You can follow the show on social media: Instagram: @uws_cornertalk; Twitter: @uwscornertalk. You can also join the show's Facebook group and like the Facebook page.  

Upper West Side Corner Talk Podcast
Willie the Moose on Amsterdam, Babul the Art Framer, NY PopsUp and Curtains Up NYC

Upper West Side Corner Talk Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 24:22


So much news today! There's a new moose in town...His name is Willie and can be found at the corner of West 81st and Amsterdam Avenue. Babul is a long-time art framer on Columbus Avenue, and our government officials announce new arts initiatives which include pop-up performances and getting Broadway back soon.Today's show is sponsored by Utopia Diner, open from 9AM to 9PM every day.  Their outdoor seating is now heated and has decorative lights. Located at West 72nd Street and Amsterdam Avenue.This Just in From the Mayor:-- Mayor Bill De Blasio announces the city's newest effort, CURTAINS UP NYC, to bring back live performances and to support the arts.-- At the above link, folks can apply for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant as well.-- Governor Andrew Cuomo announces his state-wide initiative, NY PopsUp. He says that starting on February 20th, 300-plus pop-up arts events across the state in 100 days of performances. Those who have signed on include: Hugh Jackman, Rene Fleming, Q-Tip, Sara Jessica Parker, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Rock.Here’s What’s Cooking in Restaurant News:-- There's a moose, Willie, atop the outdoor seating hut at the new Spaghetti Tavern on Amsterdam and West 81st. Check our pic of him on our Instagram feed: @uws_cornertalk.-- Starbucks on West 73rd, West 93rd, West 110th have all closed.-- Vanesa's Dumplings on Amsterdam and West 82nd Street is open. They were quite busy on Super Bowl Sunday.-- Silver Moon Bakery will have moon cakes and longetivity cookies on Wednesday in time for Lunar New Year.Neighborhood Safety/Crime TipContributors Harry Leff shares an important consideration (based on a recent experience) when witnessing a crime: call the police. No, really. Call in real time so the NYPD can respond and hopefully catch wrong-doers. Thank you, Harry!Shout-Outs- You ALL! Thank you for the 5-star reviews!- Listener Emily Altschul-MillerUWS Corner Talk Profile: Babul, owner of Central Art Gallery 281B Columbus Avenue. (212) 496-5455.Local School and Family News:- Mayor Bill De Blasio says middle schools will reopen on February 25th, and teachers will report back on February 24th. He says, that the city's schools are the “safest places in NYC, that’s why we know it’s time to bring back our middle school students, and parents are excited about it.”Notable Fliers on Corner Street Lamp Posts:Creative Juices At-Home Activity Classes by Lindsey Steinert. Ages 5 to 13.Favor:Please do share the show with at least two -- or three -- other neighbors and friends. And, please do give the show a 5-star rating in your podcast app if you feel it deserves it.Show Sponsor:This could be YOU, too! Click HERE.Today's sponsor is Utopia Diner at 267 Amsterdam Ave at West 72nd Street. Get your breakfast platter or waffles -- YUM! (212) 873-6233 or on Seamless.Submit YOUR Neighborhood News and Story Ideas:Also, please submit your corner news and story ideas to: info@uwscornertalk.com. Or, leave a voice memo at the website by clicking on the orange tab: http://www.UWSCornerTalk.com.You can follow the show on social media: Instagram: @uws_cornertalk; Twitter: @uwscornertalk. You can also join the show's Facebook group and like the Facebook page. 

The Avenue Podcast
Staff Highlight: Jake Rhoton

The Avenue Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 62:48


This week, Katy Ann and Manny sit down with Jake Rhoton the Youth Minister of Columbus Avenue. Listen as we discuss why student ministries are important, the vision of Avenue Student Ministry and why it is important for college students to get involved with those younger than them. Contact Jake:Phone: 432-935-8138Email: jake.rhoton@cabcwaco.org

Upper West Side Corner Talk Podcast
Michael's Blow-Out Sale + Closing, Pioneer's Cleaning,City's Vaccine Plan

Upper West Side Corner Talk Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 7:34


Michael's on Columbus Avenue is closing and having a huge sale. Pioneer Supermarket, also on Columbus, got a deep clean this week, according to marketing manager Angela DeCicco. You'll also hear about the mayor's mega-vaccine station at Citifield, a new phone scam on the rise regarding COVID-19 vaccinations. Click to REPORT HERE.Your host is now on Clubhouse! Follow her to join her on convos about photography, podcasting, and EFT Tapping: @leeuehara. For more information this latest social media craze, click HERE.Show MentionsMichael's Stores, West 99th and Columbus Ave.Amsterdam Ale House, West 76th and Columbus AveShout-OutsListeners in Pennsylvania, Virginia, Illinois, and California. Thank you so much!Support the Host/ShowWant to sponsor the show? Click HERE.Buy a shout-out for a loved one? Click HERE.Hire Lee for your next virtual or live event? Click HERE.Buy Lee a coffee? Click HERE.Please submit your corner news, story ideas, and UWSer Profile ideas to: info@uwscornertalk.com. Or, leave a voice memo at the website by clicking on the orange tab: http://www.UWSCornerTalk.com. Tel. (212) 655 9840.You can follow the show on social media: Instagram: @uws_cornertalk; Twitter: @uwscornertalk. You can also join the show's Facebook group and like the Facebook page.

Upper West Side Corner Talk Podcast
Christmas Day Openings, COVID-Mask-Glasses Tip, DMV License News, Dave the Guitar Guy, Soccer LeagueRegistration

Upper West Side Corner Talk Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 16:07


UWS neighborhood news covered: Christmas Day openings, tips for wearing glasses during COVID-19 and how to renew your driver's license without leaving the neighborhood.Today's show is sponsored by Utopia Diner, where Christmas Day dinner is offered. Utopia is going to offer a ribeye dinner with the fixin's is available for pick-up or delivery for just $39.95.UWS News:- DMV license renewals at AAA on Broadway at West 62nd Street- Rain-X Anti-Fogging solution for glasses-wearing folks during COVID-19- Ever wonder: Where is Dave Smith the Guitar guy – where are you?!- GoFundMe started by Margaux Nissen Gray for Fung from P & K Laundry on West 81st and Amsterdam Avenue. "Donate for her excellence service." So far, 1/10 has been raised of the $1,000 goal. Restaurant News:- Utopia Diner will be open Christmas Day; $39.95 ribeye dinner available- Wild Lea Farm sells rabbit at GrowNYC market on West 77th on January 3rd- Pastrami Queen, no more line- Pioneer grocery on Columbus Avenue near West 74th Street is closed on Christmas Day- The Smith: Sold out for Christmas Day delivery and pick-upHarvest Kitchen: $9 Valrhona hot chocolateLas Empanadas Casa Garcia: Dominican empanadas, pickup only, $2 ~ $4 How to order? Waiting to hear back!Local School and Family News:- West Side Soccer League: Registration for spring is open; Prices rise after January 31, 2021- Santaland at Macy's is virtual this year.Shout-Out Corner: - Venus Tong NYC - beautiful artwork of the UWS- David E Harrison - fun Christmas tree on Broadway medianPlease do share the show with at least two -- or three -- other neighbors and friends. And, please do give the show a 5-star rating in your podcast app if you feel it deserves it.Show Sponsor:Today's sponsor is Utopia Diner at 267 Amsterdam Ave at West 72nd Street. Get your breakfast platter or waffles -- YUM! (212) 873-6233 or on Seamless.Also, please submit your corner news and story ideas to: info@uwscornertalk.com. Or, leave a voice memo at the website by clicking on the orange tab: http://www.UWSCornerTalk.com. You can follow the show on social media: Instagram: @uws_cornertalk; Twitter: @uwscornertalk. You can also join the show's Facebook group and like the Facebook page.

Midnight Train Podcast
81 - Dozier School For Boys (WTF!)

Midnight Train Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 92:16


Ep. 81Dozier school for boysOn our train ride today we are heading to sunny Florida. This is much more than a "Florida man" story. This is a crazy story of one of the worst boys schools ever to exist. There were many of these return schools around the country but this place has a reputation as one of the worst. It's been known by several names over the years but most people know it as the Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys . We're gonna talk about the history and atrocities that happened at this school that opened January 1, 1900 and just closed on June 30, 2011. A 111 year reign of terror! Here we go! The school was located in Marianna Florida and covered 1400 acres. A second campus was opened in the town of Okeechobee in 1955.  The school was first organized under an 1897 act of the legislature and began operations on the Marianna campus on January 1, 1900, as the Florida State Reform School. It was overseen by five commissioners appointed by the governor William Dunnington Bloxham, who were to operate the school and make biennial reports to the legislature. Some time thereafter, the commissioners were replaced by the governor and cabinet of Florida, acting as the Board of Commissioners of State Institutions. In 1914, the name was changed to the Florida Industrial School for Boys and in 1957 to the Florida School for Boys. In 1955, the Okeechobee campus opened. In 1967, the name of the Marianna campus was changed to the Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys, in honor of a former superintendent of the school.The Marianna site was originally divided into north and south sides. South side was known as "Number 1" and was for white students only, while the North side was"number 2" and for black students only. The school remained segregated until 1966. Boot Hill cemetery was located on the north side. In 1929, an 11-room concrete block detention building, also containing two cells (one for white, and one for black students), was constructed to house incorrigible or violent students, the site at the time not being fenced. Students called it "The White House".  In the 1950s and 1960s, it was the site of most beatings of students. After corporal punishment at the school was abolished in 1967, the building was used for storage. Shortly before the facility was closed, Dozier was a fenced, 159-acre "high-risk" residential facility for 104 boys aged 13 to 21 who had been committed there by a court; their average length of stay at Dozier was nine to twelve months. They lived in several cottages, with each boy having an unlocked room. In 1903 an inspection uncovered that children at the school were commonly kept in leg irons. After this the school was investigated 6 times in its first 13 years. In 1914 there was a fire in one of the dorms. The fire killed six students and two staff members.  During the spanish flu epidemic in 1918 it was recorded that eleven students died but they were not named and documented in the recorded burials of the Boot Hill Cemetery. A 13 year old boy was sent there in 1934 and died 38 days later. There's no record of what caused his death. In 1968, Florida Governor Claude Kirk said, after a visit to the school where he found overcrowding and poor conditions, that "somebody should have blown the whistle a long time ago." At this time, the school housed 564 boys, some for offenses as minor as school truancy, running away from home, or "incorrigibility", including cigarette smoking. They ranged in age from ten to sixteen years old. The White House was closed in 1967. Officially, corporal punishment at the school was banned in August 1968. In 1969, as part of a governmental reorganization, the school came under the management of the Division of Youth Services of the newly created Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services. There were 81 school-related deaths of students from 1911 to 1973. Thirty-one of these boys were said to be buried on the school grounds, with other bodies "shipped home to families or buried in unknown locations." There are 31 simple crosses as grave markers at the cemetery, installed in the 1960s and 1990s, but they have been found not to correspond to specific burials. An inspection done in 1982 revealed that boys were hogtied and kept in isolation for weeks at a time! A lawsuit was filed by the ACLU over this issue and several other issues at this facility and three other juvenile facilities in Florida. At this point the school was housing 105 students aged 13-21. In 1985, the media reported that young ex-students of the school, sentenced to jail terms for crimes committed at Dozier, had subsequently been the victims of torture by guards at the Jackson County jail. The teens were usually hanged but handcuffs to the bars of their cells usually for an hour at a time. The guards said that this practice was approved by their superiors. In 1994, the school was placed under the management of the newly created Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, which operated the school until its closure in 2011. By this time, the school had facilities to house 135 inmates. Many of the boys sent there had been convicted of rape or of committing "lewd acts on other children". On September 16, 1998, a resident of the school lost his right arm in a washing machine. A lawsuit was filed against the institution and the plaintiff was awarded an undisclosed amount in 2003. In April 2007, the acting superintendent of the school and one other employee were fired following allegations of abuse of inmates.[24] The state officially acknowledged that abuses had taken place there; the White House Boys, a growing group of adult survivors who had been held there in the 1950s and 1960s, were speaking out to the press. In October 2008, several of them attended a ceremony to install a historic plaque at the White House that acknowledged that past. The news was carried nationwide.[14] In late 2009, the school failed its annual inspection. Among other problems, the inspection found that the school failed to deal properly with the numerous complaints by the boys held there, including allegations of continued mistreatment by the guards. State Representative Darryl Rouson said the system was struggling to move on from a longstanding "culture of violence and abuse".[16] The U.S. Department of Justice conducted a survey of 195 US facilities, including the Florida School For Boys. According to its 2010 report, 11.3% of boys surveyed at the school reported that they had been subject to sexual abuse by staff using force in the last twelve months, and 10.3% reported that they had been subject to it without the use of force. 2.2% reported sexual victimization by another inmate. DOJ said these percentages meant the home was deemed to have neither "high" nor "low" rates of sexual victimization compared with the other institutions assessed in the survey.[25] In July 2010, the state announced its plan to merge Dozier with JJOC, creating a single new facility, the North Florida Youth Development Center, with an open campus and a closed campus. However, the following year, claiming "budgetary limitations," the state decided to close both facilities on June 30, 2011. Remaining students were sent to other juvenile justice facilities around the state.[4] After Hurricane Michael, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office was given the property, now known as ‘Endeavor’, to relocate from their damaged offices. So there you have a condensed history of the school and the site. Now we're going to get into the crazy shit that went on there. First we have the story of Willy Haynes and his experience with the school and the infamous Whitehouse. The story comes from an incredible article from the Tampa Bay Times. In the late 1950s, a 13-year-old kid who slicked back his long hair like Elvis stood in front of a judge in Tampa. A car had been stolen from the neighborhood. Someone said they saw Willy Haynes driving it. Willy didn't know how to drive, but the judge didn't know that. Here was a boy who grew up in a little house off Columbus Avenue, in Six Mile Creek, a scrappy neighborhood on Tampa's eastern edge, where a poor kid learned early how to protect himself. When the judge warned the boy to behave or he'd be sent to reform school in Marianna, Willy surprised the court. Why can't I go now? He had heard the Florida School for Boys had a band and a football team and maybe even Boy Scouts, and it didn't cost a penny to participate. He kissed his mother goodbye at the courthouse and left Tampa in the back of a state cruiser. Big, beautiful, oblivious Florida blurred by outside the window. Willy wasn't scared as the state car pulled onto the gravel road that led to the state's only boys' juvenile reformatory, the Florida School for Boys. No fences. Manicured lawns. Tall pines and stately buildings. It looked like college. It had to be better than home. Inside, he signed a ledger. William Haynes Jr. April 11, 1958. A boy escorted Willy Haynes to Tyler Cottage and told him to keep his belongings in Locker No. 252. He was given a toothbrush and pajamas and his own military bunk. The poor kid from Tampa felt like he was finally home. He was there barely a week when it happened. Some bullies caught him outside the showers, and the next thing he knew he was in the middle of a tangle of feet and fists. Willy knew how to fight, and he was choking one of his attackers in a headlock when a cottage father busted in. The school's disciplinarian, R.W. Hatton, asked Willy who he had been fighting, but the boy would not give up the names. Better to be punished than be branded a puke. You're going down, Hatton told him. They dragged him across that manicured campus, toward the squat concrete building called the White House. They dragged him through the door. Willy Haynes, who had asked the judge to send him here, who had wanted to throw a football under the pines. Over 18 months, the men dragged Willy into the White House again and again. Lay down. Hold the rail. Don't make a sound. He could hear the strap coming. It started with the pivot, the shuffle of boots on concrete. The strap hit the wall, then the ceiling, then thighs and buttocks and back, and it felt like an explosion. When he got back to the cottage, Willy stood in the shower and let the cold water wash bits of underwear from his lacerations, as his blood ran toward the drain.   Many others suffered the same horrors as Willy. As the boys grew up the memories stayed with them as they became men. Many sporting both physical and mental scars. Some of these men gathered at the Florida School for Boys on Oct. 21, 2008. Again from the Tampa Bay Times article:        "The last time they had stepped on this sprawling campus, they were fresh-faced punks with the world before them. Now their hair was gray and their faces sagged. Their backs ached from a night in motel beds. They carried pictures of children and grandchildren in their wallets. Dick Colon had flown in from Baltimore, where he owns an electrical contracting company. The 65-year-old was tormented by the memory of seeing a boy being stuffed into an industrial dryer. Next to him stood Michael O'McCarthy, a writer and political activist from Costa Rica, who was beaten so badly he was treated at the school infirmary. To his left was Roger Kiser, a Chicken Soup for the Soul contributor who had driven down from Brunswick, Ga., bent on retribution. On the end was a quiet man named Robert Straley, who sells glow lights and carnival novelties. He drove up from Clearwater. He had been having recurring nightmares of a man sitting on his bed. Then there was Willy Haynes. He was 65 and went by Bill now. A tall, broad man, Haynes had worked for 30 years for the Alabama Department of Corrections. Haynes didn't feel good. There were plenty of places he'd rather be. But he knew he had to do this." The men now called themselves the White House Boys.  According to the article The men remember the same things:          "blood on the walls, bits of lip or tongue on the pillow, the smell of urine and whiskey, the way the bed springs sang with each blow. The way they cried out for Jesus or mama. The grinding of the old fan that muffled their cries. The one-armed man who swung the strap. They remember walking into the dark little building on the campus of the Florida School for Boys, in bare feet and white pajamas, afraid they'd never walk out." According the the men boys were dragged to the White House in ones and twos and threes, and sometimes there was a line outside, and sometimes a white dog kept watch." The white house boys are former students who had been held at the school in the 1950s and 1960s began to share accounts of abuses that they had suffered or observed against students.  By the early 2000s, there were about 400 members, survivors of this school from the 1950s and 1960s. Since the early 2000s, members of the group began to speak publicly about their experiences to the media, and to challenge the state to investigate practices and personnel at the school. More than 300 men have publicly recounted abuse and torture at the school. The survivors have had some internal struggles and set up more than one website.  In 2009, the Florida School for Boys was the subject of an extensive special report. Allegations focusing on the 1960s included claims that one room was used for whipping white boys and another for black boys. The whippings were carried out by guards using a 3-foot-long belt made of leather and metal and were so severe that the victim's underwear could become embedded in his skin. One former student said that he had seen a boy trapped in a running laundry dryer at the school and suspected the boy was killed. One former student stated he was punished in the White House eleven times, receiving a total of more than 250 lashes. Others alleged they were whipped until they lost consciousness and that the punishments were made harsher for boys who cried. Some alumni also stated there was a "rape room" at the school, where boys were sexually abused by guards. The complainants said some of the victims were as young as nine years old. In February 2010, the White House Boys filed a class action suit for damages against the state government, but it was dismissed by a judge in Leon County, Florida, because the statute of limitations had run out for such a suit. A bill introduced in the 2012 session of the Florida Legislature to provide compensation to victims of abuse at the school failed to pass. There have been many positions throughout the years but no real investigations until 2008. On December 9, 2008, Florida Governor Charlie Crist directed the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) to investigate the allegations of abuse, torture, and murder recounted by the White House Boys and their law firm. It took two years for the findings to be released.  The FDLE conducted more than one hundred interviews of former students, family members of former students, and former staff members of the school during the 15-month investigation, but no concrete evidence was found linking any of the student deaths to the actions of school staff, or that there had been attempts by staff to conceal deaths. None of the graves were opened during the investigation.(The investigation determined that the thirty-one graves at the facility had been dug between 1914 and 1952.) A forensic examination of the "White House" was conducted. No trace evidence of blood on the walls was found. Some former Dozier students told investigators that they felt they had "needed the discipline." Troy Tidwell, who was a staff member at the school during that period, said that punishments in the White House were not excessive. He said staff used the leather strap because they were concerned that spankings with wooden paddles, as had previously taken place, might injure the boys. Department of Justice, 2011 In its December 2011 report of its investigation at the Dozier School, the Civil Rights Division of the United States Department of Justice made the following findings about staff at the school, who were cited for use of excessive force, inappropriate isolation, and extension of confinement: The youth confined at Dozier and at JJOC were subjected to conditions that placed them at serious risk of avoidable harm in violation of their rights protected by the Constitution of the United States. During our investigation, we received credible reports of misconduct by staff members to youth within their custody. The allegations revealed systemic, egregious, and dangerous practices exacerbated by a lack of accountability and controls. . . . These systemic deficiencies exist because State policies and generally accepted juvenile justice procedures were not being followed. We found that . . . staff did not receive minimally adequate training. We also found that proper supervision and accountablity measures were limited and did not suffice to prevent undue restraints and punishments. Staff failed to report allegations of abuse to the State, supervisors, and administrators. Staff members often failed to accurately describe use of force incidents and properly record use of mechanical restraints.  The University of South Florida 2012-2014: Dr. Erin Kimmerle is a forensic anthropologist and University of South Florida Associate Professor who had led a USF team of anthropologists, biologists, and archaeologists exploring the Marianna campus in a project authorized by the state. The stories of the White House Boys piqued her interest, as she had worked with international groups to identify remains and burials in areas of warfare. She thought the specialists at her university could aid the state in identifying undocumented areas of burial by using current technology and scientific techniques. She was especially curious why there are no records of the locations of the burials, as is customary at state prisons, hospitals and similar institutions.In 2012, the team used ground-penetrating radar and some excavation to identify where bodies are buried. However, in order to determine if the cause of death was from injury, illness, or murder, the bodies must be exhumed. Given the long history of reported violence at the school, many people believe that some students died because of abuse. Under existing law, exhumations can be done only at the request of a family member. But many of the burials are of students who were here in the early 20th century, and records make it difficult to identify their families. By December 2012, the researchers indicated that they had located 55 graves on the grounds. Given that they had documented nearly 100 deaths at the school, the team believed that a second cemetery was likely to exist. Thomas Varnadoe was sent to the Florida School for Boys in 1934 and died there a month later. His nephew, Glen Varnadoe, came forward in 2012 saying that he wanted to have his uncle's remains exhumed for reinterment at his family's cemetery near Lakeland. He had visited Dozier School in the 1990s, and a staff member showed him where his uncle might be buried. That location was not the same as the area where the most recent burials were found. The state originally limited the USF team to searching the existing, delineated cemetery grounds, saying they did not have the authority to order exhumation of graves. Researchers discuss work revealed that using the remains they did find on site, they made seven DNA identifications and 14 other presumptive matches. Many of the unmarked burial sites studied are thought to be of black students, who were segregated at the school. The team found that three times as many black students died and were buried at Dozier than white students, and that some of those boys were incarcerated for non-criminal charges like running away and incorrigibility. Black boys were less likely to be named in historical records, as well, reflecting the grim realities of reform school life in the segregated South. They eventually uncovered a students family had actually been sent a coffin filled with planks of wood after a boy named Thomas Curry died there under "Suspicious Circumstances while escaping". The ledger entry at the Dozier school said he was “killed on RR Bridge Chattahoochee, Fla.” Another document at Old Cathedral Cemetery in Philadelphia says he was “killed by train.” No one from Dozier ever reported his death to the state. He was returned in a casket to his family, who, in turn, buried him in Philadelphia. Or so the family thought. It wasn’t until a state investigation beginning in 2008 that Curry’s death certificate was found at Dozier. It said he died of a crushed skull from an “unknown cause.”  And it wasn’t until 2014, when University of South Florida anthropologists who have been working to unearth and identify remains on the former campus visited Philadelphia with Pennsylvania authorities, that the family learned Curry wasn’t in the casket – no bones, no clothing, no sign of him at all. “Wood. Layers of pieces of wood,” said anthropologist Erin Kimmerle, explaining what she and her team found in the casket. “It was completely filled with wooden planks.” At first, the team thought they had the wrong grave, but then they found Curry’s great-grandparents beneath the wood-filled casket… Definitely some weird shit going on here. In January 2016, the USF team issued their final report. They had made a total of seven DNA matches and 14 presumptive identifications from the 51 remains found at the site. A total of 55 burials were identified, but only 13 were made within the cemetery grounds, and "the rest of the graves were outside... in the woods, including under a roadway, brush, and a large mulberry tree." While they had documented 98 deaths at the site, they were unable to identify any more burials on the grounds. Some bodies may have been sent home to students' families. The USF team will continue to work with other organizations and families on DNA and other means of identification of the remains that were found. They created computer facial approximations from remains to help with identification. A number of families, including the Glen Varnadoe family, have filed requests to have the remains of their children or relatives repatriated. In March 2014, Governor Rick Scott signed a bill authorizing up to $7500 per burial for those families who wanted to reinter the remains of relatives identified in unmarked graves at the Florida School for Boys. This followed the University of South Florida's report in January, which said they had been able to make matches of 21 sets of remains to known families. In addition, the bill proposes creating a task force to establish a memorial, "as well as deciding how to handle the remains of bodies that have yet to be identified or claimed by families.  The white house boys also fought to have the bodies of orphans and those that were unidentified to be reinterred far away from the ground at Dozier. In as late as 2019 they are still finding what could possibly be unmarked graves. Dr. Erin Kimmerle again began an investigation of 27 "anomalies" discovered by an engineering firm hired by the state's Department of Environmental Protection to help clean-up following Hurricane Michael, according to Florida's Department of State. Though the 27 anomalies discovered by radar are "consistent with possible graves," according to Governor Ron DeSantis, only fieldwork will determine whether human remains are present at the site. The 27 "anomalies" are located less than 200 yards from a section on the Dozier school property known as Boot Hill Cemetery, where, previously, USF researchers found 55 graves. Unfortunately in an update we found it turns out Kimmerle's team said those anomalies were mostly roots from pine trees moved from the area years ago. Survivor Charlie Fudge and friend Rachel McCoy pleaded to be allowed on the property during future surveys. Fudge said he remembers a graveyard being on the east side of a set of buildings on the property, near Old Air Base Road.  "I could sit on my cottage bench and see that cemetery," Fudge said. "My mind at 12 years old remembers that cemetery." Kimmerle said her team did not find anything abnormal in that area, but nearby there is an established, fenced-in historic cemetery.  McCoy, who attended the presentation with Fudge, said letting the men on the property to assist is "what they need." Fudge said he hopes the White House does not get bulldozed over when the property is cleaned up in the future. "That's very meaningful to me and the other men," he said. "I'm just an old guy, who went there 60 years ago, and went through hell." John Bell, who spent eight months at the school, also spoke and said the school was managed by "corrupt officials of the state of Florida" and "it's been going on for way too long." In 2017, the state formally apologized to the survivors and families for the abuses and deaths that happened at Dozier. More than 500 former Dozier students have come forward over the years to report physical, sexual and mental abuse at the hands of those who worked there.On June 29th 2020, Neil Davis, the oldest member of The White house boys passed away in a nursing home. He never told most of his family, including his children, that he had been at Dozier and what he'd gone through.  The white house boys vow to keep fighting for the rights of the victims.      "There are still 180 people not accounted for," she said. "We could lay it to rest. They're not just public, they were there. Let them walk the property." Fudge said "We the White House boys; we know what has happened in that school," he said. "It's not going to be over until we say it's over." There are some really great news articles used for this episode. There was a really great series of articles from The St Pete Times that were reprinted by the Tampa Bay Times that we recommend checking out. Also NPR has a ton of good info as well.  Imdb list of 15 horror movies about school https://m.imdb.com/list/ls022490849/  The Midnight Train Podcast is sponsored by VOUDOUX VODKA.www.voudoux.com Ace’s Depothttp://www.aces-depot.com BECOME A PRODUCER!http://www.patreon.com/themidnighttrainpodcast Find The Midnight Train Podcast:www.themidnighttrainpodcast.comwww.facebook.com/themidnighttrainpodcastwww.twitter.com/themidnighttrainpcwww.instagram.com/themidnighttrainpodcastwww.discord.com/themidnighttrainpodcastwww.tiktok.com/themidnighttrainp And wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Subscribe to our official YouTube channel:OUR YOUTUBE

Upper West Side Corner Talk Podcast
T-Day Turkey Tips, West 75th Street Fire Fund, Facebook Alternative to Cell Phones for Kids

Upper West Side Corner Talk Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 23:07


T-Day turkey handling tips for the home chefs is just one thing host Lee Uehara will cover in today's episode. Today's show is sponsored by Utopia Diner, where you can get your Thanksgiving dinner!Also covered in this episode:- UWS Fire Displaces ResidentsThere was a fire on West 75th Street, and all the residents have to relocate. There is a Go Fund Me campaign. Click HERE.- A quick note on hoarding in relation to fires: tidy up, folks!- Celso de Lemos, the Portuguese linen shop on Columbus Avenue.Local School and Family News:- UWSer Laurie Epstein Marshall shares her little-known tip for using Facebook as an alternative to cell phone service with kids.Arts and Entertainment- The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is virtual or television-only this year, and Santaland is also virtual.Restaurant News- Neighborhood Thanksgiving Options: Manhattan Diner and Milano Market Westside.Shout-Out Corner Lee thanks listeners in Sweden -- and Tori Dresch. Thank you so much for listening and being part of our audience!Please do share the show with at least two -- or three -- other neighbors and friends. And, please do give the show a 5-star rating in your podcast app if you feel it deserves it.Today's sponsor is Utopia Diner at 267 Amsterdam Ave at West 72nd Street. Their Thanksgiving dinner is $27.95 and includes a LOT. (212) 873-6233 or on Seamless.Also, please submit your corner news and story ideas to: info@uwscornertalk.com. Or, leave a voice memo at the website by clicking on the orange tab: http://www.UWSCornerTalk.com. You can follow the show on social media: Instagram: @uws_cornertalk; Twitter: @uwscornertalk. You can also join the show's Facebook group and like the Facebook page.

Upper West Side Corner Talk Podcast
Art on the Ave Gallery Walk, Rat Academy, KrispyKreme: Yay or Nay?

Upper West Side Corner Talk Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2020 13:33


Host Lee Uehara covers the inaugural initiative, Art on the Ave NYC. It's a gallery walk for everyone, on Columbus Avenue from West 60s to the West 70s and maybe West 80s. Small businesses are encouraged to participate -- it's not too late!Then, Lee shares her take on Krispy Kreme based on UWSFinds's post question, "Yay or Nay?"And then there's the Rat Academy. Who knew? It's sponsored by NY Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal, and it's happening on Tuesday, November 17th at 1pm.Notable Fliers on Street Lamp Posts:This one is actually a "Bike for Sale" sign that is attached TO THE BIKE! Check it out on our IG feed. And, if you don't see it, it means we took it down once the person sold it. LOL.Shout-Out Corner: Lee is thanking new Instagram followers:Jonas St. Juste, Joan Kagan, Wags West, and Maryann Johnson.Thank you for being part of our audience.Please do share the show with at least two -- or three -- other neighbors and friends. And, please do give the show a 5-star rating in your podcast app if you feel it deserves it.Today's sponsor could be YOU! To donate to -- or sponsor -- the show: http://www.UWSCornerTalk.com/support/.Also, submit your corner news and story ideas to: info@uwscornertalk.com. Or, leave a voice memo at the website by clicking on the orange tab: http://www.UWSCornerTalk.com. You can follow the show on social media: Instagram: @uws_cornertalk; Twitter: @uwscornertalk. You can also join the show's Facebook group and like the Facebook page.

To Do San Francisco
North Beach! To Do San Francisco podcast episode 6

To Do San Francisco

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 12:11


Welcome to episode 6 of the To Do San Francisco podcast!Go follow the To Do San Francisco page on Facebook or the @ToDoSFPodcast account on Twitter.In this episode, Jamie talks about:Dining outside in North BeachMake your way to Broadway and Columbus Avenue to be at the center of the action in North BeachCheck out options for dining outside along Columbus Avenue, Grant Street, Green Street, and Vallejo.While in the area, pick up some dessert before or after your dining experience from one of many bakeries. My personal favorite is Victoria Pastry at Powell and Filbert, on the NW corner of Washington Square Park.Also, please stop by City Lights Booksellers while visiting North Beach!Streaming the night awayCheck out Kanopy via the San Francisco Public Library for movies - heavy on the Documentary genre.Watch commercial-free Classic Arts Showcase streamed via their website or via an Apple TV application. This is a real goldmine of classical music, opera, theatre performances, and more - and it operates using funding from an endowment gifted by a couple of philanthropists starting back in 1994!Disney Plus isn't exactly an unknown, but many folks may not realize the great treasure of material they offer.  Highly recommended is the Mandalorian series and National Geographic productions along with classic Disney, Pixar, and Marvel fare.Thank you for listening!jamie

Upper West Side Corner Talk Podcast
Stores Boarding Up for Possible Riots; 89-Year-Old UWSer Makes YouTube Video

Upper West Side Corner Talk Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 5:51


In today's edition of Upper West Side Corner Talk, your host Lee Uehara met voter Dan Zimberg on the corner of West 102nd Street and Amsterdam Avenue. Dan gets to lead off the show by telling folks to vote!Today's first story is about stores taking preventive measures by boarding up their shops in preparation for possible riots that may happen due to the presidential election this week. Stores such as Swatch, on the corner of West 72nd Street and Columbus Avenue, have already installed boards to cover the windows.Then, we meet Hadassah Tannor, who said she felt the need to do something about the election. So, like any other 89-year-old Upper West Sider, she says she sat down to write a parody. It's now on YouTube and is performed by her daughter. It's a take on The Mikado's song, "I've Got a Little List." Click HERE to watch it.Please do share the show with at least two -- or three -- other neighbors and friends. And, please do give the show a 5-star rating in your podcast app if you feel it deserves it.Today's sponsor could be YOU! To donate to -- or sponsor -- the show: http://www.UWSCornerTalk.com/support/.Also, submit your corner news and story ideas to: info@uwscornertalk.com. Or, leave a voice memo at the website by clicking on the orange tab: http://www.UWSCornerTalk.com. You can follow the show on social media: Instagram: @uws_cornertalk; Twitter: @uwscornertalk. You can also join the show's Facebook group and like the Facebook page.

Upper West Side Corner Talk Podcast
Flying Tiger is Closing: Big Sale! and Tecumseh Playground Gets Fresh Coat of Paint

Upper West Side Corner Talk Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2020 6:43


In today's show, host Lee Uehara shares a tip from neighbor Leah that Flying Tiger on Columbus Avenue is closing - but wait! There's more: the 30+ employees who are losing their jobs are looking for work. So if you need to hire someone, please visit the store to check out some candidates. The store is closing in early November.Then, Lee got a chance to talk the first female painter in the Parks department. Linda Kane spoke with Lee informally about the painting of Tecumseh playground this week. The color of the structures is Benjamin Moore's Stonehouse, by the way.Today's sponsor: Core Zone Pilates at 53 W. 72nd St, between Columbus and Central Park West. "One lesson at a time in a gorgeous, sun-filled studio."If you have a great story, business or resident profile that fits within the UWS Corner Talk vibe, email: info@uwscornertalk.com or visit http://www.uwscornertalk.com. And, please do consider donating and/or sponsoring the show. You can do so by clicking HERE.

Dry Martini Blues
"Aquel olor a ceniza mojada" de ANTONIO MUÑOZ MOLINA

Dry Martini Blues

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 14:17


Este artículo apareció en la edición impresa de EL PAÍS el Domingo 4 de septiembre de 2011: Recuerdo de aquellos días que iba por la calle con la determinación instintiva de fijarme en todo tal y como lo vieran mis ojos, sin veladuras de interpretación o de opinión; ir mirando, escuchar, percibir los olores, aislar las sensaciones, contar lo que veía como si fuera una cámara, como cuando Christopher Isherwood dice eso al principio de Adiós a Berlín, "Soy una cámara". No había vuelos comerciales a la ciudad. No había en ese momento nadie de la corresponsalía del periódico. Elvira y yo habíamos llegado con tres de nuestros hijos a Nueva York diez días antes, con el propósito de que ella descansara del agosto laborioso que había tenido en España escribiendo una crónica diaria. Yo empezaría a dar unas clases en la City University a principios de octubre. Septiembre sería el mes de vacaciones que no habíamos tenido aún ese año, y como los hijos no habían estado nunca en la ciudad, nosotros nos convertiríamos de nuevo en turistas para enseñársela a ellos. Uno o dos días antes habíamos bajado en metro a las Torres Gemelas. A ellos les hizo mucha sensación que la estación estuviera en el vestíbulo de una de las torres, un gran espacio cóncavo en el que resonaban siempre los pasos atareados de la gente, ejecutivos y turistas, repartidores de comida, empleados de las oficinas. Yo había estado allí en mi primer viaje a Nueva York, en 1990, con un grupo de escritores españoles, entre ellos Bernardo Atxaga y José María Guelbenzu. Había subido con ellos al mirador de la planta más alta, con la camaradería del asombro, viendo desde allí, hacia el Norte, la amplitud selvática de la ciudad; hacia el Oeste, el Hudson; hacia el Sur, la boca del océano, el horizonte en el que se distinguían en la bruma las torres picudas de Ellis Island y la estatua de la Libertad, los paisajes invariables del turismo. Aquel día muy caluroso de septiembre de 2001 se nos hizo tarde para subir al mirador o a los adultos nos pudo la desgana y aplazamos el ascenso para un poco después. Al fin y al cabo teníamos un mes entero, y las torres estarían allí, invariables, mucho más atractivas para la mirada de lejos que de cerca, como estaría el Empire State y la estatua de la Libertad, o como está en Roma el Coliseo o en París la torre Eiffel, a medias reales y a medias espejismos turísticos, calderilla visual de postales y souvenirs, de recordatorios kitsch con baño de oro falso o lucecitas interiores. La imaginación es fatalista; se acostumbra enseguida a lo que ya ha sucedido: ahora ya no sabemos recordar el estupor de que de un día para otro las dos torres no existieran, ni siquiera nosotros, que estábamos allí, que tantas veces a lo largo de estos diez años hemos respondido a la pregunta, cómo era estar en Nueva York la mañana del 11 de septiembre, salir a la calle, acercarse lo más posible a la frontera que establecieron las vallas de la policía, primero en Houston, luego un poco más al sur, en Canal Street, delimitando una parte de la ciudad que se volvía del todo fantasmal en cuanto caía la noche, cuando en los controles solo le permitían el paso a quien llevara uniforme de policía o de bombero o a quien mostrara con un documento de identidad que vivía o había vivido en la zona. La escala verdadera del horror la escondía el secreto. No se podía pasar más allá de un cierto punto, y durante semanas el solar inmenso de escombros donde habían estado las torres permaneció tapado por altas pantallas de plástico o lona. No se veían fotos de heridos o de muertos. La pornografía visual a la que se entregaron algunos medios desalmados en España después del 11 de marzo de 2004 no se permitió en Nueva York. Tampoco la inmundicia de la gresca política a costa de las víctimas. De modo que de un día para otro ya no éramos turistas, sino enviados especiales del periódico, y teníamos que mandar crónicas veloces de lo que veíamos, y al mismo tiempo adaptarnos a una incertidumbre demasiado absoluta como para que la haya preservado bien el recuerdo. La memoria hace trampa porque ahora sabemos lo que vino después, igual que hace trampa para convertir en natural lo que era inaudito. Había que fijarse en todo y había que vencer el miedo a que continuaran sucediendo cosas atroces. Después de que un avión colisionara contra una de las torres había aparecido en el cielo un segundo avión que atravesó la otra en una catástrofe de fuego. Cuando apenas nos adaptábamos a la imposibilidad de que una torre se hubiera derrumbado en unos segundos ya se estaba derrumbando la otra. Aviones militares atronaban el cielo volando muy bajo y proyectaban sus siluetas exactas sobre las calles y sobre las fachadas de los edificios. Pero cada nuevo avión podía ser otro emisario de catástrofe, lo mismo que cada largo alarido de sirena podía indicar un nuevo atentado. Estábamos en una isla unida al mundo exterior por unos cuantos puentes y túneles. De pronto se habían cortado las conexiones telefónicas. Quizá de un momento a otro se cortara la luz eléctrica o el suministro de agua. Nada que ocurriera sería menos inverosímil que lo que ya había sucedido. En la radio decían que un avión o un misil se habían estrellado contra el Pentágono, que otro avión podía estar dirigiéndose hacia la Casa Blanca. Los chicos, alucinados, miraban el televisor y desayunaban leche con galletas, mucho menos asustados que nosotros. Era preciso fijarse en todo. Ser una cámara, un testigo absoluto. En el supermercado, la gente compraba cosas metódicamente y en silencio. Qué se debe comprar en esas circunstancias: botellas de agua, pan de molde, comida congelada, leche, cereales. Pero por qué no también bombillas, velas, alimentos no perecederos por si se corta la electricidad y no funciona el frigorífico, quién sabe. Nadie sabe. Nadie sabía. No saber conducía al aturdimiento más que al miedo. Buscábamos cestas de plástico para poner las cosas, pero ya no quedaban. La gente llevaba lo que quería comprar en las manos. Sin una cesta de plástico, el número de artículos que se pueden acarrear es muy limitado. En las colas perfectamente ordenadas de las cajas nadie hablaba. Se oía el tecleo en las cajas registradoras y el pitido del láser al reconocer los códigos de barras y la cantinela sempiterna de las cajeras neoyorquinas: Next? (¿el siguiente?). A diferencia de lo simbólico o lo literario, lo real subyuga porque es específico. Nueva York en la mañana del ataque a las Torres Gemelas no era lo que nosotros veíamos. Eso lo veía cualquiera en cualquier parte del mundo, en la pantalla de un televisor. Nosotros veíamos un cielo limpio y sereno -el viento llevaba el humo hacia el este, hacia Brooklyn- y esa plaza que se forma en la confluencia de Broadway con Columbus Avenue a la altura de la Calle 66, donde hay una boca de metro y un busto poco afortunado de Leonard Bernstein, rodeado de sillas y mesitas metálicas en las que la gente se sienta a tomar el sol, comer un sándwich o hablar por teléfono. La boca del metro estaba abierta, pero nadie entraba ni salía por ella. Es una estación de la línea 1, la que pasaba por las torres. En los ventanales de las aulas de la Juilliard School no se veían músicos jóvenes ensayando. No se percibían cambios radicales en las cosas, tan solo diferencias de grado: un poco menos tráfico; más gente subiendo por la acera de Broadway a media mañana, cuando deberían haber estado en las oficinas. Mujeres enérgicas con trajes de chaqueta y zapatillas deportivas; hombres con corbata y con la chaqueta del traje al hombro, fatigados por el calor y las largas caminatas. Era ese tiempo ahora tan lejano en el que no todo el mundo iba por la calle con un móvil adherido a la oreja. Alguien se paraba en una esquina para marcar un número y no conseguía respuesta. Alguien escuchaba con el teléfono en el oído y con una expresión de estupor o de pánico. Aprendíamos con extrañeza que la normalidad y el desastre pueden ser simultáneos. En un extremo de la ciudad, los supervivientes caminan extraviados por un desierto de ceniza en el que el humo y el polvo lo envuelven todo en una noche apocalíptica y unos kilómetros más al norte un camarero con chaquetilla negra limpia las mesas de un restaurante al aire libre y un vagabundo demente habla y gesticula solo en un banco de una plazoleta, bajo una estatua de Dante. A la mañana siguiente, según se bajaba hacia el sur, una gasa de humo y ceniza debilitaba la luz del sol convirtiéndola en una claridad anaranjada. Por Union Square y Washington Square y las calles del Village, mucha gente llevaba mascarillas. Como no había tráfico, se escuchaba por todas partes un rumor multiplicado de pasos. Al fondo de las calles donde hasta ayer mismo habían estado las Torres Gemelas ahora ascendía una sola torre de humo negro mucho más alta. Partículas invisibles de polvo y de humo y ceniza picaban en la garganta. Luego comprendimos que en aquel aire que respirábamos habría también partículas volatizadas de los cuerpos humanos que nadie llegó a ver. La gente iba perdida de un lado para otro desconociendo los lugares más habituales, que de repente ya eran otros, como trastornados por la dislocación de los sueños. El día antes, a las nueve menos cinco de la mañana, una amiga nuestra había dejado a sus dos hijos en la escuela, justo al norte de las torres, y había regresado a casa con el alivio de quedarse sola a esa hora todavía fresca. Unos minutos después tomaba un café mirando perezosamente por la ventana de la cocina y lo que vio de pronto enmarcado en ella fue el apocalipsis, y salió corriendo a la calle para buscar a sus hijos. En Brooklyn Hights, otro amigo salía a cuidar el pequeño jardín que tenía en la terraza y al levantar los ojos vio una torre ardiendo y un avión que se acercaba en línea recta a la otra y que no podía ser verdad. Un directivo de un banco español al que conocí años más tarde acababa de salir de una de las torres y al mirar hacia arriba vio cómo un cielo negro se desplomaba sobre él y echó a correr y no recuerda lo que hizo durante los siguientes minutos ni cómo se salvó. El estupor nos ayudaba a dejar en suspenso todo lo que no fuera la percepción sensorial de las cosas: el filtro sucio de la luz, la ligera aspereza del aire, las caras de resucitados de los supervivientes que salían del hospital St. Vicent's, el tormento incesante de las sirenas, los bosques de velas ardiendo a la caída de la noche en Union Square y en Washington Square y casi en cualquier esquina, las velas, los ramos y los vasos de flores debajo de las fotografías de los desaparecidos, las pequeña banderas y las lámparas votivas, las calles oscuras y desiertas y el parpadeo azulado de los televisores en todas las ventanas. Y el olor que no parecía que fuera a irse nunca, enquistado al cabo de los días en las estaciones de metro más cercanas a la catástrofe, el olor que si volviéramos a percibirlo nos devolvería la atmósfera exacta de lo que fue aquel tiempo: olor a ceniza mojada y a partículas infinitesimales de carne putrefacta. * Este artículo apareció en la edición impresa del Domingo, 4 de septiembre de 2011

East to West
February 24, 2020: Center Bus Lane, Dudley Station Renamed, SSW CADER Grant

East to West

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 6:27


In this episode of East to West, we cover the School of Social Work’s CADER program renewing their funding grant, plans for Boston to introduce central designated bus lanes, the renaming of an MBTA station in Roxbury, and more.FEATURING: Justin Tang, Zoe HanWRITTEN BY: Justin Tang, Zoe HanEDITED BY: Justin TangBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Ellie Yeo,  Elyse Genrich, Angela Yang, and Sarah ReaddeanMUSIC: “Acid Trumpet” by Kevin Macleod, “Backbay Lounge” by Kevin Macleod, “Ultralounge” by Kevin Macleod

East to West
February 24, 2020: Center Bus Lane, Dudley Station Renamed, SSW CADER Grant

East to West

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2020 6:27


In this episode of East to West, we cover the School of Social Work’s CADER program renewing their funding grant, plans for Boston to introduce central designated bus lanes, the renaming of an MBTA station in Roxbury, and more.FEATURING: Justin Tang, Zoe HanWRITTEN BY: Justin Tang, Zoe HanEDITED BY: Justin TangBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Ellie Yeo, Elyse Genrich, Angela Yang, and Sarah ReaddeanMUSIC: “Acid Trumpet” by Kevin Macleod, “Backbay Lounge” by Kevin Macleod, “Ultralounge” by Kevin Macleod

Baring It All with Call Me Adam
Episode #3: Gary Ferrar Interview: Magician and Mentalist

Baring It All with Call Me Adam

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019 28:19


In this episode of Baring It All with Call Me Adam, I sit down with magician and mentalist Gary Ferrar about his incredible show Nothing Here Is Real. This fun, jaw-dropping magic and mentalist show will have you saying “Wow” after every trick! Nothing Here Is Real plays the last Tuesday of every month at Oxbow Tavern in NYC (240 Columbus Avenue). During this interview, Gary even performed one of his mind-blowing tricks on me. Listen and be amazed! For tickets and more on Gary visit https://www.ahrealmagic.com Like what you hear? Then become a member of my Patreon Page for exclusive behind-the-scene perks! For more "Call Me Adam" interviews visit: https://callmeadam.com  Theme Song by Bobby Cronin (https://bit.ly/2MaADvQ)  Podcast Logo by Liam O'Donnell (https://bit.ly/2YNI9CY)  Edited by Drew Kaufman (https://bit.ly/2OXqOnw)

This Is Happening!
Episode 53: Victoria Harwood Butler-Sloss

This Is Happening!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2019 73:14


Check out an especially lyrical episode of This Is Happening! This week, Nathan and Eric warmly welcome Armenian-English author, actress, and filmmaker Victoria Harwood Butler-Sloss to talk about her first book, The Seamstress of Ourfa, an epic and sweeping tale of a family forced into exile by genocide. Inspired by her own family history, Victoria conjured a trilogy tracing a family's journey. The Seamstress of Ourfa is the first book in that trilogy and spans the turn of the nineteenth century in the Ottoman Empire to 1960's Cyprus. Victoria's vividly captures Armenian culture and a lineage of amazingly strong women. By turns hilarious, achingly romantic, and devastating, this book's magical beauty is undeniable. Victoria also tells us about her origins as a dancer in London, her training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, and her career as an actress in British film, television, and theater before moving to Los Angeles with her husband and starting a family. In addition to writing epics, Victoria is a mother, voice actor, and filmmaker. If you're in New York, don't miss the chance to see Victoria reading from and speaking about The Seamstress of Ourfa presented by Harper's Magazine on Thursday February 7 at 7pm at Book Culture on Columbus, 450 Columbus Avenue. Published by Armida Books, The Seamstress of Ourfa is available at Amazon, as an ebook from Google Play, and at bookstores everywhere. You can follow Victoria: Instagram: @planetvix Be sure to follow This Is Happening! to stay up to date with the pod: Instagram: @thisishappeningthepodcast Twitter: @TIHthepodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisishappeningpod

Under the Radar with Callie Crossley
Carrying The Torch: The New Generation Continuing MLK's Legacy

Under the Radar with Callie Crossley

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2018 58:01


On June 12, 1968, a widowed Coretta Scott King stood before Harvard's outgoing senior class in place of her husband, Martin Luther King, Jr. Only months after her husband's assassination and in the midst of a tumultuous year, Scott King urged the young crowd to carry forth MLK's mission, saying "there is reason to hope and to struggle if young people continue to hold high the banner of freedom." Fifty years after the death of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King's speech on that rainy, Cambridge Wednesday, young people remain at the helms of many social and activist movements across the country. This week on Under the Radar and in the concluding hour of our series honoring Dr. King's legacy, we speak with leaders of two separate youth civil engagement groups that have carried MLK's vision into the 21st century. Guests: Rachel Gilmer - Co-Director of Dream Defenders Alexandra Oliver-Dávila - Executive Director of Sociedad Latina Later in the show… The City of Boston plans to raise about $5 million for a memorial to Martin Luther King, Jr. and his wife, Coretta Scott King. But most Bostonians don't realize how deep the MLK-Boston connection really is. In the early 1950s, King lived in segregated housing while earning his doctorate in Theology at Boston University – he preached at local churches and played basketball on Columbus Avenue in his preacher's shoes. He met Coretta here while she was studying at the New England Conservatory of Music. But strangely, there are almost no markers of MLK's presence in Boston. That's why award-winning documentary filmmaker and journalist Clennon King made it his mission to highlight Reverend King's Boston years before they're completely lost to history. Guest: Clennon King - journalist and award-winning documentary filmmaker.

House of Lee NYC
044: What is a Hex Code and Why Is It Important?

House of Lee NYC

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2018 4:01


Hex Codes. Listen in and find out from Lee what a hex code and why you need to know about this color identifier system. 'CastShop NYC's hex codes are #2d607c and #f09d06. Imagine greeting folks that way! How fun would that be?! Lee recorded this episode live at 'CastShop NYC, held today at Da Capo at 322 Columbus Avenue. As you may have heard, 'CastShop NYC is Lee's 1-day, hands-on podcasting workshop here in town. Shout-Outs: Hellos go out to Podcast Movement and Spreaker for helping to sponsor 'CastShop NYC! Thank you so much! Lee's City Spot: Tune in next week to find out not one, but TWO City Spots! You know, to make up for this week! Start Your Own Podcast: If YOU want to start a podcast, register for Lee's 'CastShop NYC on Thursday, October 25th on the Upper West Side (UWS) at Da Capo. She'll be there along with You Wanna Do What?'s Monica Rivera; Podcast with Jennifer's Jennifer Longworth; and co-hosts Kelli Johnson of Kelli Out Loud and Beatriz Reynoso of Problematic or Nah. They'll guide you along this hands-on, one-day podcasting workshop. CLICK TO REGISTER! What is a Podcast?!: Tell your friends to join Lee at her FREE webinar, "What's a Podcast? And What's In It for Me?" It's on Friday, October 26th at 10AM. CLICK TO REGISTER! Mentions/Resources: 'CastShop NYC ==> Register Today! (Space is limited!) What is a Podcast? And What's In It for Me? Skylight Diner, W34th Street and 9th Avenue Grissom High School in Huntsville, AL The House of Lee NYC, a division of WLEE Media, LLC, is available at Apple Casts/iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher and your favorite podcast app. (Lee is working on the issue with iHeart Radio.) Leave your comments and questions via voice for Lee at www.HouseOfLeeNYC.com - or call or email Lee at: lee @ wleefm.com or (212) 6 5 5 - 9 8 4 0. Lee can also be found on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Everything Sounds
38: Musician's Building

Everything Sounds

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2013 15:37


In the early 1900's a painter named Henry Ward Ranger selected a block of West 67th Street in New York to establish a building with studio apartments with ample space and good natural light where artists could work and live comfortably. Over time, this block, located between Central Park and Columbus Avenue, became a hub for artists and creative types. The block was built up over a period of thirty years and most of the buildings maintained architectural consistency with Ranger's original apartments. Between 1916 and 1917, the architectural team known as Shape & Brady led the effort to complete the eight-story building at 50 West 67th Street. This building has since been dubbed, "The Musician's Building" due to its 60 soundproof apartments that were each large enough to accommodate a grand piano. Learn more about the historic West 67th Street Artists' Colony, the Musician's Building, and a neighborhood controversy involving ABC with former New York Times writer and current editorial director of cityrealty.com, Carter Horsley. Special thanks to Jeff Emtman of @HereBeMonsters for his help with the introduction of this episode.