A Great Big City — New York City News, History, and Events

About A Great Big City — New York City News, History, and Events

AGBC brings you in-depth news and first-person interviews with people who make New York City great 👍 Follow A Great Big City on social media @agreatbigcity and visit https://agreatbigcity.com/podcast to learn more about the podcast and send in your feedback.

Publisher

A Great Big City

Category

history · news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Jan 2019

Latest episode

15 Dec 2021

Latest episodes

63 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Dec 2021

   Happy Birthday! 🐂 The Wall Street Bull turns 32 years old

   The iconic "Charging Bull" statue has become recognized worldwide as a symbol of New York, but it was originally an illegal art installation that was dropped in the middle of the street on December 15, 1989. 🎂🐂

2. 

   30 Jun 2020

   62: The Statue of Liberty Reopens and the Stonewall Anniversary

   Visit agreatbigcity.com/support (https://agreatbigcity.com/support) to learn how to support New York City local news and allow us to keep bringing you this podcast. If you are a New York-based business and would be interested in sponsoring our podcasts, visit agreatbigcity.com/advertising (https://agreatbigcity.com/advertising) to learn more. 93 years ago on June 26, 1927 — The Coney Island Cyclone wooden roller coaster opens to the public (https://agreatbigcity.com/history/June-26/coney-island-cyclone-wooden-roller-coaster-opens-in-1927) <figure class='photo center'><img src='https://img.agreatbigcity.com/postcard-featuring-the-cyclone-via-boston-public-library-slash-the-tichnor-brothers-collection.jpg' (https://img.agreatbigcity.com/postcard-featuring-the-cyclone-via-boston-public-library-slash-the-tichnor-brothers-collection.jpg)><figcaption>Postcard featuring The Cyclone via Boston Public Library / The Tichnor Brothers Collection (https://www.flickr.com/photos/boston_public_library/6899614044)</figcaption></figure> 51 years ago on June 28, 1969 — Tensions between police and the gay community boil over into a revolt during an overnight raid on the Stonewall Inn (https://agreatbigcity.com/history/June-28/stonewall-riots-in-1969) 37 years ago on June 28, 1983 — Eight men are arrested in a $1.5 million gold heist (https://agreatbigcity.com/history/June-28/enca-industries-gold-heist-in-1983) 3 years ago on June 30, 2017 — A doctor opens fire at Bronx-Lebanon hospital, killing one and wounding six (https://agreatbigcity.com/history/June-30/bronx-lebanon-hospital-shooting-in-2017) 21 years ago on July 1, 1999 — Area code 646 launches in Manhattan to supplement 212 and 917 numbers (https://agreatbigcity.com/history/July-1/area-code-646-enters-service-in-1999) 34 years ago on July 3, 1986 — The opening ceremony of Liberty Weekend begins four days of celebrations around the Statue of Liberty's 100th anniversary and reopening after an extensive renovation (https://agreatbigcity.com/history/July-3/liberty-weekend-statue-of-liberty-in-1986) <figure class='video center'><iframe width='560' height='315' src='https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/00l8CNcDo9U' (https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/00l8CNcDo9U) frameborder='0' allow='accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture' allowfullscreen></iframe></figure> 4 years ago on July 3, 2016 — A tourist steps on an explosive device in Central Park (https://agreatbigcity.com/history/July-3/central-park-explosion-in-2016) — If you have any information or photos from that day, contact NYPD CrimeStoppers (http://a056-crimestoppers.nyc.gov/crimestoppers/public/how-it-works.html) at 1-800-577-TIPS (1-800-577-8477), via text message at CRIMES (274637), or via online form (https://a056-crimestoppers.nyc.gov/crimestoppers/public/tip-form.cfm). 2 years ago on July 4, 2018 — A woman climbs the Statue of Liberty pedestal, causing Liberty Island to be evacuated and canceling many midday Fourth of July tours (https://agreatbigcity.com/history/July-4/woman-climbs-statue-of-liberty-pedestal-in-2018) AGBC history: 3 years ago — Would $123 Convince You to Bike to Work? (https://agreatbigcity.com/2017/06/28/would-123-dollars-convince-you-to-bike-to-work) — Wednesday, June 28 8 years ago — The NYPD's Newest Helicopter Focuses on Spotting Terrorism (https://agreatbigcity.com/the-nypds-newest-helicopter-focuses-on-spotting-terrorism-20120629) — Friday, June 29 8 years ago — Occupy Wall Street - June 28th, 6PM (https://agreatbigcity.com/occupy-wall-street-june-28th-6pm-20120629) — Friday, June 29 9 years ago — Blimp Race on the Hudson (https://agreatbigcity.com/blimp-race-on-the-hudson) — Monday, July 4 1 year ago — A Great Big City Will No Longer Publish to Facebook (https://agreatbigcity.com/2019/07/05/a-great-big-city-will-no-longer-publish-to-facebook) — Friday, July 5 9 years ago — Mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus detected in New York City (https://agreatbigcity.com/mosquitos-infected-with-west-nile-virus-detected-in-new-york-city) — Thursday, July 7 A Great Big City has been running a 24-hour newsfeed since 2010, but the AGBC News podcast is just getting started, and we need your support. A Great Big City is built on a dedication to explaining what is happening and how it fits into the larger history of New York, which means thoroughly researching every topic and avoiding clickbait headlines to provide a straightforward, honest, and factual explanation of the news. Individuals can make a monthly or one-time contribution at agreatbigcity.com/support (https://agreatbigcity.com/support) and local businesses can have a lasting impact by supporting local news while promoting products or services directly to interested customers listening to this podcast. Visit agreatbigcity.com/advertising (https://agreatbigcity.com/advertising) to learn more. AGBC is more than just a news website: Every evening, just before sundown, A Great Big City checks the Empire State Building's lighting schedule and sends out a notification if the tower's lighting will be lit in special colors for a holiday or celebration. Follow @agreatbigcity on social media to receive the alerts. Park of the day Mullaly Park (https://agreatbigcity.com/parks/mullaly-park) — 1015 RIVER AVENUE, the Bronx — 15 acre park in West Concourse, Bronx, named for newspaperman John Mullaly, who also helped found the New York Park Association in 1881. Today's fact about New York Here's something you may not have known about New York: There is a birth in New York City every 4.4 minutes (https://agreatbigcity.com/did-you-know?n=117) Weather The extreme highs and lows for this week in weather history: Record High: 103°F on July 3, 1966 Record Low: 52°F on June 29, 1888 AGBC Weather (https://agreatbigcity.com/weather) Weather.gov forecast (https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=CRH&product=RWS&issuedby=OKX) Thanks for listening to A Great Big City. Follow along 24 hours a day on social media @agreatbigcity or email contact@agreatbigcity.com with any news, feedback, or topic suggestions. Subscribe to AGBC News wherever you listen to podcasts: iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-great-big-city-new-york-city-news-history-and-events/id1451896180), Google Play (https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&apn=com.google.android.music&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/I5rtnjowrnsju2ptyb36xttwzvu?t%3DA_Great_Big_City_%25E2%2580%2594_New_York_City_News,_History,_and_Events%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16), or Pocket Casts (https://pca.st/OHxM), Podcast Addict (https://pinecast.com/feed/agreatbigcity), Overcast (https://overcast.fm/itunes1451896180/a-great-big-city-new-york-city-news-history-and-events), or listen to each episode on the podcast pages at agreatbigcity.com/podcast (https://agreatbigcity.com/podcast). If you enjoy the show, subscribe and leave a review wherever you're listening and visit our podcast site to see show notes and extra links for each episode. Intro and outro music: 'Start the Day' by Lee Rosevere (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_5/Lee_Rosevere_-_Music_For_Podcasts_5_-_05_Start_the_Day) — Concert Calendar music from Jukedeck.com (http://jukedeck.com)

3. 

   21 Jun 2020

   61: America's First Roller Coaster and the Case of the Hollow Nickel

   Visit agreatbigcity.com/support (https://agreatbigcity.com/support) to learn how to support New York City local news and allow us to keep bringing you this podcast. If you are a New York-based business and would be interested in sponsoring our podcasts, visit agreatbigcity.com/advertising (https://agreatbigcity.com/advertising) to learn more. 123 years ago on June 15, 1897 — A fire sweeps through Ellis Island's wood buildings (https://agreatbigcity.com/history/June-15/ellis-island-fire-in-1897) 136 years ago on June 16, 1884 — America's first roller coaster opens in Coney Island (https://agreatbigcity.com/history/June-16/americas-first-roller-coaster-opens-in-coney-island-in-1884) 72 years ago on June 16, 1948 — Australian adventurer Ben Carlin and his wife Elinore launch their amphibious jeep into New York Bay in an attempt to circumnavigate the globe (https://agreatbigcity.com/history/June-16/australian-adventurer-launches-amphibious-jeep-in-1948) 67 years ago on June 22, 1953 — The Hollow Nickel Case (https://agreatbigcity.com/history/June-22/the-hollow-nickel-case-in-1953) 45 years ago on June 24, 1975 — Eastern Air Flight 66 crashes on approach at JFK Airport, killing 113 people (https://agreatbigcity.com/history/June-24/eastern-air-flight-66-crashes-in-1975) 101 years ago on June 26, 1919 — The first issue of the Illustrated Daily News is published, which would become the modern-day New York Daily News (https://agreatbigcity.com/history/June-26/the-daily-news-is-founded-in-1919) Manhattanhenge Photography Tips and Viewing Locations (https://agreatbigcity.com/manhattanhenge) A Great Big City has been running a 24-hour newsfeed since 2010, but the AGBC News podcast is just getting started, and we need your support. A Great Big City is built on a dedication to explaining what is happening and how it fits into the larger history of New York, which means thoroughly researching every topic and avoiding clickbait headlines to provide a straightforward, honest, and factual explanation of the news. Individuals can make a monthly or one-time contribution at agreatbigcity.com/support (https://agreatbigcity.com/support) and local businesses can have a lasting impact by supporting local news while promoting products or services directly to interested customers listening to this podcast. Visit agreatbigcity.com/advertising (https://agreatbigcity.com/advertising) to learn more. AGBC is more than just a news website: It also automatically checks MTA data before morning rush hour and sends out notifications if there are delays on any subway lines, LIRR or MetroNorth trains, and bridges and tunnels. Follow @agreatbigcity on social media to receive the alerts. Park of the day Michel Triangle (https://agreatbigcity.com/parks/michel-triangle) — Clay Av bet. E 171 St and Claremont Pkwy, the Bronx — Michel Triangle is bounded by Clay Avenue, Webster Avenue, and East 165th Street. The road that is now Clay Avenue, between 164th and 167th Streets, was part of the old General Staats Morris' racetrack that had been laid out in 1750 and survived through the mid-1800s. Did you know? Here's something you may not have known about New York: The largest class of Staten Island Ferry can carry 6,000 passengers (https://agreatbigcity.com/did-you-know?n=30) Weather The extreme highs and lows for this week in weather history: Record High: 98°F on June 19, 1994 Record Low: 48°F on June 18, 1950 Weather for the week ahead: Possible light rain on Sunday and Tuesday. AGBC Weather (https://agreatbigcity.com/weather) Weather.gov forecast (https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=CRH&product=RWS&issuedby=OKX) Thanks for listening to A Great Big City. Follow along 24 hours a day on social media @agreatbigcity or email contact@agreatbigcity.com with any news, feedback, or topic suggestions. Subscribe to AGBC News wherever you listen to podcasts: iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-great-big-city-new-york-city-news-history-and-events/id1451896180), Google Play (https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&apn=com.google.android.music&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/I5rtnjowrnsju2ptyb36xttwzvu?t%3DA_Great_Big_City_%25E2%2580%2594_New_York_City_News,_History,_and_Events%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16), or Overcast (https://overcast.fm/itunes1451896180/a-great-big-city-new-york-city-news-history-and-events), TuneIn Radio (https://tunein.com/podcasts/News--Politics-Podcasts/A-Great-Big-City---New-York-City-News-History-an-p1190287/), RadioPublic (https://radiopublic.com/a-great-big-city-new-york-city-n-WwEgmZ), or listen to each episode on the podcast pages at agreatbigcity.com/podcast (https://agreatbigcity.com/podcast). If you enjoy the show, subscribe and leave a review wherever you're listening and visit our podcast site to see show notes and extra links for each episode. Intro and outro music: 'Start the Day' by Lee Rosevere (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_5/Lee_Rosevere_-_Music_For_Podcasts_5_-_05_Start_the_Day) — Manhattanhenge music: Anonymous420 (https://chezmonplaisir.bandcamp.com/track/i-hate-him-so-much?ref=agreatbigcity.com)

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