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Welcome to The New Yorkers Podcast, hosted by Kelly Kopp (@newyorkcitykopp). Each week, Kelly sits down with the people who make New York City what it is... lifelong New Yorkers, creators, entrepreneurs, artists, community leaders, personalities, and fascinating characters with a New York story to tell. From growing up in the five boroughs to building a life in the greatest city in the world, ever... more

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In this Episode, Kelly is joined by Melissa and Jae as they all answer your questions!

Melissa tells us how she and Kelly met. She talks about her love for New York City, and how she discovered more of it thanks to Kelly's private tours. Melissa tal... more

In this episode, Kelly is joined by Ed Welter. Ed has operated a construction company for more than 40 years, worked as the chief dialysis technician at Kings County Hospital and has volunteered at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum. He is also a licensed Ne... more

On this episode of The New Yorkers Podcast, Kelly Kopp sits down with Dan from All Day NYC for a funny, nostalgic, and very New York conversation about growing up in Bensonhurst and Gravesend, Coney Island summers, Canal Street, pizza, bagels, the su... more

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The New Yorkers are on Summer Vacation this week. So join them as they look back on a previous episode while they look forward to the Halloween season!

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In this episode, Kelly is joined by Zombie Papas Jorge ... more

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Ed Welter
Guest on The New Yorkers Podcast episode about his life in New York and volunteer work
Episode: New Yorkers Volunteer to Commemorate 9/11 -With Ed Welter
Dan Rimada
Founder of Bodega Cats of New York; author; campaigner for NYC legislation on Bodega Cats
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Episode: Bodega Cats of New York! -With Dan Rimada
Gabriel Rotello
Writer, AIDS activist, author of The CBGB Conspiracy
Author, activist
Episode: The CBGB Conspiracy! -With Gabriel Rotello
Sara Lind
Executive Director of Open Plans, urban planning advocate
Open Plans
Episode: Creating the Future of New York City! -With Sara Lind
Ricki Lake
Emmy-winning actress, TV/film star, and documentary filmmaker
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Episode: Ricki Lake on the Kelly Kopp Show! -With Ricki Lake
Alan Van Capelle
Executive Director of Friends of the High Line; LGBTQ rights advocate
Friends of the High Line
Episode: New Yorkers Celebrate Pride On the High Line! -With Alan van Capelle
Peter Aigner
NYC historian, director of the Gotham Center for New York City History
Gotham Center for New York City History
Episode: New York City During the Revolutionary War! -With Peter Aigner
Kim Lee
Owner and founder of Kawaii Coffee
Kawaii Cafe, West Village
Episode: Vietnamese Coffee in New York City! -With Kim Lee
Jim Somoza
Managing Director at Industry City; longtime real estate professional and developer
Industry City
Episode: New Yorkers Build This City! -With Jim Somoza

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Kelly Kopp
Host with deep ties to New York City, frequently guiding conversations about NYC history, culture, urban life, and community.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 95 ratings
  • Ricki Lake

    Loved listening to this episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LeanneAnthony
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Great podcast!

    Great pod! Loved learning about NYC open house! Always learn something new about nyc

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jnorg6691
    United Statesa year ago
  • The Gods of New York

    What a great episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LeanneAnthony
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Love your podcast!

    fun to hear from native NYC inhabitants and their stories related to NYC! Its pleasant insight for my gym workouts- world events and politics-related podcasts are just too heavy to listen to all the time

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cyn Portugal
    Swedena year ago
  • Learned so much

    The high line ep was so fabulous, learned so much, can’t wait to walk it again but with all this new knowledge. Thx Kelly, Emma and fam from Australia

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aussie Emma
    Australiaa year ago

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New Yorkers Volunteer to Commemorate 9/11 -With Ed Welter
Q: What does the Koenig Sphere lighting story reveal about community advocacy?
Ed describes pushing for lighting the sphere, including interactions with museum leadership and the Port Authority, culminating in a 2026 lighting achievement that symbolically honors the memory site.
New Yorkers Volunteer to Commemorate 9/11 -With Ed Welter
Q: How did Ed get involved with the 9/11 Memorial Museum?
He describes joining as a volunteer in 2011 after seeing an advertisement, which led to a long-standing commitment and later work as a tour guide and educator.
Born in Brooklyn: Dan of All Day NYC on Growing Up New York
Q: What are your three favorite reels that you've posted and why?
Dan shares a few standout clips: the central park street scenes, a Knicks parade moment with a front-row vantage, and the school bus DJ live stream, explaining why each felt iconic, funny, or historically significant for his audience.
Born in Brooklyn: Dan of All Day NYC on Growing Up New York
Q: Tell everybody your page and what your page is about and how did you get started?
Dan describes All Day NYC as his platform across all channels, started during the pandemic when the city felt slower and he leaned into outdoor storytelling, photography, and live streams to capture daily New York moments.
Creating the Future of New York City! -With Sara Lind
Q: What inspired your focus on urban policy and urban planning?
Sara explains that local politics are more actionable, especially after experiences with risk to children on city streets, and she emphasizes moving from direct service to systemic reform to create lasting city-wide changes.

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Vibrant, NYC-driven conversations explore the city's people, history, culture, and urban life through intimate, local lens. Episodes frequently spotlight neighborhoods, iconic events, architectural and policy shifts, and the people who shape New York—from activists and historians to entrepreneurs, artists, and open-space advocates. A notable throughline is how public spaces, community programs, and city dynamics intersect with daily life, making the show a practical guide for locals and an informative window for visitors. A distinctive strength is the ability to pull deeply personal origin stories and career journeys into a distinctly New York frame, often anchored by long-running local traditions, iconic venues, and a strong sense of place... more

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