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The Spirit of the Marathon | A Slice of New York

Every fall, the New York City Marathon brings together runners from all walks of life — from first timers to lifelong athletes overcoming challenges. Host Mike Gilliam explores what makes this event such a defining part of the city, talking with Harlem Run members, health experts, and inspiring runners from Achilles International, including an 80-year-old marathoner who kept going after a heart attack. It’s a powerful look at resilience, community, and the unstoppable spirit of New York.

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Guest List

Wilson Darko Member, Harlem Run
Myrriam Grubb Member , Harlem Run
Ph. D. Everold Hosein Distinguished Scholar, CUNY School Of Public Health
Ph. D. Douglas Oberlin Assistant Professor Of Exercises & Recreation , Lehman College
Victor Sanabria Guide For Impaired Runners, Achilles International

First Air Date: 10-24-25

“A Slice of New York” now in its third season, continues to capture the heartbeat of the city that never sleeps. Host Mike Gilliam takes viewers beyond the headlines and into the everyday places where New Yorkers live, work, and create. Through candid conversations, often on-location, Mike shines a light on the stories people want to see…both on TV and in their neighborhood…highlighting the human experience that makes up the great fabric of New York City.

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Discovering Seneca Village | A Slice of New York

Discover the hidden history of Seneca Village, the 19th-century Black community displaced to build Central Park. Leading experts and a direct descendant and his wife sit down with Mike Gilliam...on a new season of "A Slice of New York".

Guest List:

Cynthia R. Copeland, President, The Institute For The Exploration Of Seneca Village History
Bridget Franklin, Park Visitor
John Reddick, Director Of Community Engagement Projects, Central Park Conservancy
Herbert Seignoret, Associate Director, The Institute For The Exploration of Seneca Village History
Andrew Williams, Co-Author “The Williams Legacy: A Journey From Seneca Village To Central Park”
Mareia Williams, Co-Author “The Williams Legacy: A Journey From Seneca Village To Central Park”

First Air Date: 09-26-25

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"Building Futures, One Boat at a Time" | A Slice of New York

On this episode, we go inside Rocking the Boat - a South Bronx nonprofit organization where young people build wooden boats, create community, and chart a new course for their lives. We sit down with the founder and several students gaining real-world skills, confidence, and a sense of purpose in a neighborhood too often overlooked.

Guest List:
Angela Fronda, Student Program Social Worker
Adam Green, Founder, Rocking the Boat
Joselin Ledesma, Boatbuilding Apprentice
Isabel Roldan Modesto, Boatbuilding Apprentice
Quajir Nanton, Boatbuilding Apprentice
Zalachi Robinson, Apprentice, Rocking the Boat
Alizette Vargas, Former Program Assistant, Rocking the Boat

First Air Date: 08-22-25

“A Slice of New York” is a new show that highlights the city that never sleeps. Host Mike Gilliam goes behind-the-scenes to reveal the stories that are not being told. Through candid interviews often in unique settings, Mike talks with New Yorkers in their element, not just in their office, for interesting and often intimate conversations (for example, playing a game of pool with a prominent New Yorker). This show is about the positive stories people want to see…both on TV and in their neighborhood – highlighting the human experience that makes up the great fabric of New York City.

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