Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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
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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
First Air Date: 03-27-26
“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.
Watch more A Slice of New York at https://tv.cuny.edu/homepage/show/asl...
A Slice of New York's playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRqOW3sjwjhMjTMfY39ITKFR_7YyLzPxF
Subscribe to the CUNY TV channel: bit.ly/2GmGb13
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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
Follow CUNY TV:
Facebook: facebook.com/CUNYTV
Twitter: twitter.com/cunytv
Instagram: instagram.com/cuny.tv
youtube.com/@cunytv
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/cunytv
Find more from CUNY TV at https://tv.cuny.edu
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
First Air Date: 03-27-26
“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.
Watch more A Slice of New York at https://tv.cuny.edu/homepage/show/asl...
A Slice of New York's playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRqOW3sjwjhMjTMfY39ITKFR_7YyLzPxF
Subscribe to the CUNY TV channel: bit.ly/2GmGb13
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