BeaconSpire - NYC

In the fifth episode of this podcast, Myra and I discuss living within the communities of Howard Beach in Queens and the surrounding neighborhoods, bridges, highways, waterfronts, and railways. We also tell some inspiring stories such as driving through the Jewel Streets, living during a blackout, and taking public transportation. Finally, we discuss the effects of the Queens Bus Redesign, share p...

In the fourth episode of this podcast, Georgia and I discuss places in New York such as the Grand Concourse, Forest Hills, Flushing, and Bayside. We also tell some inspiring stories such as our view from the elevated streets, watching the Mets at Citi Field, and how iconic New York really feels. Finally, we discuss the effects of Congestion Pricing, share plans we have for the weekend, and end wit...

In the third episode of this podcast, Jasin and I discuss places in New York such as Middle Village and Queens Center Mall. We also tell some inspiring stories such as working at the American Museum of Natural History, discuss recent strikes going on, share plans we have for the weekend, and end with a trivia question! (0:00) - Welcome to BeaconSpireNYC (0:35) - Life in Middle Village & Queens...

In the very first episode of this podcast, Brandon and I dive into how we gained our passion for taking long walks all over New York streets and waterfronts and how we continue to enjoy it to this day. We also tell some inspiring stories, discuss events going on in Astoria, share plans we have for the weekend, and end with a trivia question! (0:00) - Welcome to BeaconSpireNYC (0:44) - Exploring ou...

In the second episode of this podcast, Lauren and I discuss our love for the boroughs of Queens and The Bronx and how they are neglected when compared to Manhattan. We also tell some inspiring stories, discuss events going on on Park Avenue, share plans we have for the weekend, and end with a trivia question! (0:00) - Welcome to BeaconSpireNYC (0:42) - Our Experiences with Queens (5:49) - Our Expe...