Due to the hustle and bustle of city life, and in honor of Father's Day coming up later this month, we are re-airing one of our favorite episodes from this year. Please enjoy this conversation that I was able to have with Jae's dad a few months ago. Share with us in the comments your favorite story or memory that you have with your dad. We will be back in two weeks with new episodes of The New Yorkers Podcast. So look forward to those conversations.

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In this episode, Kelly is joined by Jae's Dad: Huston Watson Sr. He is a business owner, computer engineer, DJ and a Veteran.

Huston talks a bit about where he was born, and how his family came to love Brooklyn. He talks about growing up in a dangerous neighborhood, the friends he made and how he got through it.

He then talks about going into the Air Force, becoming a DJ and meeting his wife.

Kelly also asks Huston about his family, and Huston reflects on what it means for him to be able to become a father and how special that is for him.

Huston then talks about his time working for Merrill Lynch, how he got the job initially, moving up the corporate later and the different jobs he's done for the company.

Finally, Huston recounts his experience on 9/11. He talks about experiencing the first plane hit, helping escort people to safety, as well as the effects that it's had on his life.

But above all else; Huston S. Watson Sr. is a New Yorker.

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• (00:02:29) - Jay from Brooklyn on Life
• (00:07:46) - Veteran on His Time in the Army
• (00:11:46) - Marine DJ on Temporary Duty
• (00:16:58) - Fool With a Gun
• (00:17:37) - How I Met My Wife
• (00:21:47) - Kelly on Her Love for Her Husband
• (00:26:19) - Jay Leno on Being a Parent
• (00:28:57) - How My Job at Merrill Lynch Came About
• (00:33:54) - Walking to work on September 11, 2001
• (00:38:15) - Survivors of the World Trade Center
• (00:42:33) - Witnesses on the World Trade Center
• (00:44:34) - Were You Scared of 9/11?
• (00:49:36) - Local reacts to the 911 memorial
• (00:50:57) - Were you drunk in the Warped Zone?
• (00:51:45) - Has it changed your perspective on life?
• (00:54:19) - What It Means To Be A New Yorker
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In this episode, Kelly is joined by sound engineer Wolf Taylor! The duo will answer your questions about New York City.

Learn what the quietest neighborhoods are of Manhattan. Kelly and Wolf talk about the different kinds of quiet in New York City.

Kelly and Wolf talk about where the best places are to see the Cherry Blossoms! The different types of trees, and what the best times are to see them.

Wolf talks about healthcare in the city, and his experiences with free healthcare

Learn where to find information on which subway stations have elevators, and how to know if they are opperational.

While talking about the Subway, Kelly and Wolf talk about the end of the era of the metro card. Kelly gives his advice on what you should do to keep one of these soon to be collectors items.

Kelly talks about getting your ESTA. learn what you need to be able to come to the states.

Wolf gives up another one of his hidden gems in brooklyn as they talk about some of the little known places of the city. And Kelly tells you where you can go to see wild parots in brooklyn!

The show turns into the Piercast for a while as Kelly and Wolf talk about their favorite piers of the city, and the different activities you can do at them.

Finally, they talk about some of the culture of New York City in vendors liciences, if you need one, and how much they cost. As well as Taxi's where they went and why they arent as prominent anymore.

But above all else, Wolf Taylor is a New Yorker!

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Kelly Kopp's Social media

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In this episode, Kelly is joined by sound engineer Wolf Taylor! The duo will answer your questions about New York City.

Learn what the most affordable neighborhoods are in each burrow. And the most saught after houshold appliances that may or may not come with them.

Wolf and Kelly talk about how much rent is in the city, where it is cheaperst and what you can expect if you are looking for cheap rent.

A listener asks about live music, and Wolf gives great advice to go into the subways! there are always musicians brighting up peoples days during their travels. Kelly has some great suggestions for venues to visit.

Wolf gives Kelly all the information he needs for where to get the best cup of coffee in the city. He even gives up his favorite spot in the world for coffee, and listeners won't want to miss this.

Finally, they talk about all of the largest parks in the city! the top 5 biggest parks will suprise you!

But above all else, Wolf Taylor is a New Yorker!

Wolf Taylor's Social media

@_Wolftaylor

Kelly Kopp's Social media

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