NYC TALES

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Once Upon a Time...In a City Far Far Away ✨🗽 Join your host, Jessica as she tells real-life stories about NYC with some urban flavor. Season 2 coming soon! 📖

10/29/2023

Episode 10: Surviving the Pandemic

On the season finale of NYC Tales, I share my personal story of how I survived the deadly COVID-19 pandemic of 2020. From the early days of uncertainty and fear to the long months of isolation and loss; let me take you on a raw and emotional journey through one of the most challenging times in New York City's history. 😷🦠💉😱 The Virus That Shook the World, Part 1 Documentary: 👇🏻 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLB8EXAMVgQ The Virus That Shook the World, Part 2 Documentary: 👇🏻 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3ou4Jy2T2o NYC Streets Under Quarantine: 👇🏻 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYTNO_WtNys Was COVID-19 Made Inside a Chinese Lab?: 👇🏻 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgTeNFIY-b0 COVID-19 Coronavirus Vaccine: How Does It Affect Your Body? :👇🏻 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EETuOY3JjfM Graduation 2020 (Worst Year Ever) Vizzy & Vitamin C Song: 👇🏻 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmBbGXm8R9c Pandemic Ends May 11, 2023: 👇🏻 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASjWFjtkQ0M This was the FINAL episode of the first season of “NYC Tales.” It’s been a pleasure telling true stories from my life as a native New Yorker. Your feedback means the world to me, and I’d love to hear your thoughts. If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to leave a rating and share your thoughts on the platform you're listening from. Let me know if you want me to make a second season. Your feedback helps me improve and reach even more people. Also, you are welcome to donate money if you support this podcast. So, until we meet again for the next season of "NYC Tales," I want to thank each and every one of you for joining me on this journey and I can't wait to share more stories with you in the future. Have a safe and fun Halloween and enjoy the rest of the holiday season! 😎👍🏻📖

11 min
09/11/2023

Episode 9: 9/11

On September 11, 2001; a series of coordinated terrorist attacks forever changed the course of American history. Two hijacked airplanes struck the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in NYC, causing their eventual collapse, while another plane crashed into the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. A fourth hijacked plane, United Flight 93, heroically crashed in a Pennsylvania field after passengers fought back against the hijackers. The events of 9/11 resulted in the loss of nearly 3,000 lives and left countless others injured physically and emotionally. This day not only marked an unprecedented act of terrorism on American soil but also had profound global implications, shaping international politics, security measures, and public perception for years to come. 9/11, remains a solemn reminder of the human capacity for both cruelty and resilience. It has led to a lasting commitment to remember the victims, honor the heroes, and work towards a safer and more compassionate world. This story is about what happened to me on that fateful day twenty two years ago. #neverforget 🇺🇸🙏🏻🕊️ Remembering 9/11: 👇🏻 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SA-vKBxGuCw 9/11 Truth Movement and Conspiracies: 👇🏻 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itBC228XSh4 The Night Before 9/11: 👇🏻 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itBC228XSh4 Cartoons that Predicted 9/11: 👇🏻 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/TX8MTI8M_7c 9/11 Steve Jackson Illuminati Card Game: 👇🏻 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRYwNyb6uTQ How 9/11 Changed Movies Forever: 👇🏻 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=So5neAJFJx8 Y2K Aesthetic Requiem: 👇🏻 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apgxogHpjao&list=PLG2FX-BvZKcTKSJ_KbCH6fbEDqtWkrKte&index=24

10 min
08/14/2023

Episode 8: The Blackout of 2003

In this electrifying episode, we delve into one of the most unforgettable events in NYC's recent history, the Blackout of 2003. I share the story about how I survived that day twenty years ago and what it was like to witness the widespread confusion, chaos, and challenges faced in those hours of darkness. 🌆⚠️🔌🕯️🔦🫠 NEWS COVERAGE OF THE BLACKOUT OF 2003: 👇🏻 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDeZvhJ1vNk&list=LL&index=4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nd3teNgUq8E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDK1x5by8e4

8 min
07/27/2023

Episode 7: The Carnival

Carnivals are full of food, fun rides, and games. Step right up, listeners! Today, I share the story of a whimsical carnival that came into my neighborhood during the early 2000's. It came only once and never came back. But this wasn't your typical carnival—this one carried an air of mystery, whispering tales of a forgotten past. 🎟️🤹🏻‍♀️🎪 FILM ARCHIVES ON FAIRYLAND PARK: 👇🏻 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXRRhBN8bfw&list=LL&index=69 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju7a_l3qCkA&list=LL&index=70 NEWS ARTICLES ON FAIRYLAND PARK: 👇🏻 https://www.qchron.com/qboro/i_have_often_walked/fairyland-park-elmhurst/article_dbee48da-8566-51e4-b5b7-d70739558681.html https://wanderwisdom.com/travel-destinations/There-Was-Once-An-Amusement-Park-Here-Part-II-New-York-Citys-Lost-50s-Era-Amusement-Parks

4 min
06/23/2023

Episode 6: Prom Night

Prom is supposed to be one of the most magical nights of your senior year. It's an American tradition that celebrates the end of high school and your adolescence. In today's episode, I talk about my prom which took place in 2012. I went with a former friend of mine and let's just say, it wasn't exactly how I imagined it would be. Unfortunately, our friendship ended that year. If you didn't attend your prom or regret your prom experience, no worries! There will be plenty of opportunities to host your own parties and formal events in the future. The most important thing is to enjoy your life and live in the here and now because the past is the past! 😎 Top 10 Memorable Movie Prom Scenes: 👇🏻 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6u8tJmWF78

9 min
05/18/2023

Episode 5: Sue-Ellen

Have you ever had a friend who moved away? This light-hearted story is about one of my childhood friends and next door neighbors; Sue-Ellen. She and I played a lot as kids with her eccentric family before she moved away to another neighborhood in NYC. People come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime so make the most out of it because time goes by very quickly! ⌛️ "Life Moves Pretty Fast..." Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986): 👇🏻 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsYBtfQ3QDo

7 min
04/16/2023

Episode 4: The Principal From Hell

It's back 2 skool again! Today's episode is about a controversial principal who made life hell for everyone in my elementary school back in the early 2000's. He was a cross between the Horned King from The Black Cauldron and the Trunchbull from Matilda. This man ruled with an iron fist and strongly enforced discipline and rules. He gained quite a negative reputation in NYC public schools for verbally harassing students and teachers which ultimately led to his downfall. Now that I'm older, I see this principal's reign of terror as a necessary evil to expel the drug, gang violence, and bullying problem that the school had before. 👏🏻 Horned King Entrance From The Black Cauldron (1985): 👇🏻 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIeFB7Sx5-k Ms. Trunchbull Yelling Clips From Matilda (1996): 👇🏻 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33KM9Q2-1xo

11 min
03/20/2023

Episode 3: An Immigrant's Dream

Many immigrants come to the United States for a chance of a better life. This is one of the darkest episodes of this podcast and I was contemplating not talking about it. But I figured it would be good for educational purposes and it was time to speak my truth. I'm a first generation American of Hispanic immigrant parents. This story is about my origins and the struggles my parents faced in the United States before becoming citizens. It's also about my childhood which was full of a lot of pressure, high expectations, and criticism. My parents were very hard on my older sister and I because they wanted us to become successful in life. If you don't learn from history, you are bound to repeat it. 🇺🇸🗽 The Immigration History of the United States: 👇🏻 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBJcqxI7kas

17 min
02/14/2023

Episode 2: Viola Boy

Have you ever had a crush? We’ve all been there. In today's Valentine's Day episode, I talk about the time I had an embarrassing crush on a music teaching assistant in college. Most of the crushes I've had in my life have been unrequited. It can be painful when a person doesn't return our feelings but keep in mind that a crush is just a temporary infatuation. The fantasy you build up in your head is not how the person is in real life. It's wise not to force things with anyone (unless you want a restraining order) and instead wait for the right person who reciprocates our feelings. 💝 The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) Trailer: 👇🏻 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iH6FdW39Hag

11 min
01/22/2023

Episode 1: The Last Laugh

Today marks the 15th anniversary of Heath Ledger's death who was found dead in his SoHo apartment in 2008. He died of an apparent prescription drug overdose at the age of 28. In this episode, I discuss how Heath Ledger became one of my favorite actors and how he completely blew me away as the Joker in The Dark Knight in theaters. I also talk about the aftermath of his death and the legacy he left behind for other actors to follow. Legends never die! Let's put a smile on that face! 🤡🃏 Too Young to Die Heath Ledger Documentary: 👇🏻 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56ZbDoCyXEs

12 min

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Once Upon a Time...In a City Far Far Away ✨🗽 Join your host, Jessica as she tells real-life stories about NYC with some urban flavor. Season 2 coming soon! 📖

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