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This edition: Hidden Gems / Secret Spots in NYC

Episode Details

Original tape date: March 3, 2026. First aired: March 27, 2026.

In this episode we are focusing on some special spots in New York City that you may not know about...the hidden gems that keeps the Big Apple the best city in the world.

Midnight Moments featuring artists including:
Jen Stark, Artist whose artwork has been displayed in Midnight Moments in Times Square
Marina Zurkow & James Schmitz, Artists whose artwork has been displayed in Midnight Moments in Times Square
Anna Starling with Times Square Alliance shares information on Midnight Moments in Times Square.

Jesse Rifkin, Music Historian and author of “This Must Be the Place” talks about the legendary history of CBGB’s, the music that started there…including the Ramones, Debbie Harry, Patti Smith, Talking Heads, David Mancuso, Studio Rivbea, Ornette Coleman and more.. Jesse is also the Founder of Walk on the Wild Side Tours NYC.

Simone Melchionda, the Deputy General Manager of QC Spa New York talks about the luxury spa on Governor’s Island that is considered a hidden gem.  

Brianna Burke, Digital Content Creator with Secret NYC talks about special things happening at the Levy Gorvey Dayan that is a hidden and a massive art gallery that is free, Socrates Sculpture Park in Astoria, special things happening at the Bronx Zoo and much more.

CHAPTERS
00:00 - SHOW OPEN AND INTRO
00:58 - MIDNIGHT MOMENTS IN TIMES SQUARE
08:35 - HIDDEN MUSIC LANDMARKS IN NYC 
17:35 - SPECIAL PLACES THROUGHOUT NYC

Guest List

Brianna Burke Digital Content Creator, Secret NYC

Simone Melchionda QC Spa of Wonders

Jesse Rifkin Music Historian / Author

Anna Starling Times Square Alliance

  • Hidden Gems / Secret Spots in NYC
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