Jason Stein led a unique FAM tour, centered around two bridges... the University Heights Bridge and the Broadway Bridge, connecting upper Manhattan to the Bronx. This corner of NYC has hundreds of years of lesser-known history to discover.

Ann McDermott led fellow members on a FAM tour stroll through historic Prospect Park. In the final part of the tour, members saw parts of the historic Park Slope neighborhood, including a few key local institutions.

This Summer, Joe Svehlak delivered a tour about the Lower West Side and Little Syria... two lost neighborhoods just south of where the World Trade Center now stands. This video compiles the highlights of this tour in 45 minutes. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Psje...

Joe Svehlak gave the latest installment of his Lower Manhattan FAM tours... this one covering from Foley Square down to Maiden Lane.

Guide Andrew Kirschner gave members a tour of Greenwich Village yesterday. The tour focused on the impact of historic people and events from the 1620s to the 1960s, and the events that helped shaped our culture. Thanks to all who came out on a lovely September day!

GANYC members had a great day trip earlier this week to Long Island's Gold Coast. We visited the Sands Point Preserve, with a tour of Hempstead House, a 50,000 sq ft Gilded Age mansion, built for Howard Gould and completed for Daniel Guggenheim in 1912. The property includes Castle Gould as well.

GANYC member Asad Dandia ( @asadfromnyc.bsky.social ) is profiled in City Limits, on telling the stories of New York’s past, and helping shape its future. citylimits.org/take-a-walk-...

GANYC members had a unique visit to the historical Lott House, in the Marine Park section of Brooklyn. It is an incredible remnant of the Dutch colonial era, appropriate as New York celebrates its 400th anniversary this year, dating back to the settlement of New Amsterdam.

GANYC members gathered yesterday evening on Pier 53 (Gansevoort Peninsula) for a casual networking get-together. We regularly hold events like this to help new and old members alike connect in person. Thanks to all who came out!

GANYC President Michael Morgenthal led a FAM tour for members yesterday, about Klein Deutschland. From the middle of the 19th Century, to the early 20th Century, Manhattan’s Lower East Side and East Village was a thriving German community, the 3rd largest German speaking enclave in the world.

GANYC is currently operating the latest version of its Certification Course. This course is offered annually to members to go beyond the knowledge-based city licensing exam, and to hone skills Yesterday, at the course halfway point, there was a walking tour practicum held around midtown Manhattan.

GANYC held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) yesterday at the Museum of the Moving Image. At the AGM, the President recaps members on the past year, and outlines the association's vision for the year ahead. Each of GANYC's volunteer Committees then present. Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtXE...

It was a genuine shame to see the city largely drop the ball on this historic anniversary. The Guides Association has been celebrating it all year with special tours offered by our members, and social media promotions. Another reason why GANYC is a go-to source for NYC tourism leadership.

GANYC President Michael Morgenthal led his "Stop The Presses!" tour for members, about the history of newspapers in New York. These tours provide our members with great networking and educational opportunities. Many more coming for members in the next month!

A lovely tribute to Hal Weiner, an activist and longtime GANYC member, who passed away last month. gaycitynews.com/hal-weiner-a... We send our thoughts to his family & friends on this recent loss.

GANYC recently began the latest round of its Certification Program. We created this course to enhance and certify skills beyond mere licensing requirements (skill versus knowledge). The 2-month course covers storytelling skills, customer service, logistics, & the creation of a unique tour product.

GANYC member Ayinde “AJ” Stevens is featured in this Condé Nast Travel piece about Gilded Age tours. Professional guides help bring every aspect of our city’s past and present to life! www.cntraveler.com/story/upper-...

GANYC member Jane August is featured in the Associated Press for her ambitious efforts to visit, and document, every museum in New York City. She's visited about 136 since 2021, with 64 still to go. You can read about her journeys here: apnews.com/article/ever...

The August 2025 GANYC monthly membership meeting took place at Luna Park, on Coney Island. This is an annual Summer tradition for GANYC. Our guest speaker was Barry Joseph, of the Brooklyn Seltzer Museum, and author of "Seltzertopia”. Video is on our YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrXs...

GANYC member Joseph Pizzingrillo led a FAM tour last week around the "Real Little Italy"... Arthur Avenue in the Bronx. Nearby other attractions such as the Bronx Zoo and NY Botanical Garden, the Belmont neighborhood remains a favorite for its unique history and culture and shops.

Join GANYC members Tony Di Sante and Sara Lyons for a night of songs of songs about the greatest city in the world! Profits from the show will all be given to GANYC's ongoing multi-anniversary celebration efforts. 🎤 🗽 Reserve your spot with this link: shows.donttellmamanyc.com/9313-undersc...

GANYC members had another visit to the Empire State Building yesterday, including its amazing observation decks. We thank the ESB staff for their hospitality. This 94 year old landmark remains one of the most famous and visited buildings in the world.

Kevin Fitzpatrick gave GANYC members a tour of Governors Island for the 22nd anniversary of it being open to the public. The recorded history dates to the 17th-century. From its centuries as a US Army base and then a Coast Guard installation, to its 21st-century life as a recreational destination.

Longtime GANYC member Joe Svehlak gave his first FAM tour in over 4 years the other day: "I Remember Downtown Manhattan's Lower West Side".

GANYC members had a great visit the other day to the Empire State Building. Members visited the 80th Floor, 86th Floor Observatory, and the 102nd Floor. But before that, members were given a guided tour of the 2nd floor exhibits that are a modern addition to the Observatory experience.

Brad Fraver gave fellow members a unique tour yesterday, centered around Joan Didion's New York. Didion called the Upper East Side home most of her life. On the tour, the group scouted out her former homes and haunts while exploring their connections to specific passages from her writing.

GANYC guide Suzanne Reisman gave fellow members an encore of her popular “Garbage and Rats” FAM tour. 🐀 🗑️ The lower Manhattan tour covers the history of the rat populations in NYC, the history of sanitation in the city, and how the city combats rodents.

The July 2025 GANYC monthly membership meeting was held at the State Bar & Grill, at the Empire State Building (where many members stayed for drinks afterwards!). We also had the President's Report, and heard from several Committees. Video is on our YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7gZ...

A record hot June day was not enough to deter GANYC guides from their work! Jeremy Wilcox led fellow members on a tour around historic Flatbush, in central Brooklyn. This area has hundreds of years of unique history to explore. But its most beautiful treasure is the Victorian Flatbush subsection.

Member Suzanne Reisman is featured in the NY Post for her popular tour about garbage & rats in New York City. Post reporter Ben Cost recently joined a GANYC familiarization tour, to learn about how this subject can provide a unique lens to view NYC history through. nypost.com/2025/06/25/l...

GANYC member (and award-winning author!) Kevin Fitzpatrick has been celebrating the 100th anniversary of "The Great Gatsby" with boat tours off of the Long Island Sound. He has been featured this week in the New York Times about the unique offering. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/25/s...

GANYC had a visit to Governors Island yesterday for a guided tour with the Billion Oyster Project. 🦪 Founded in 2014, this nonprofit organization (based on the island) is dedicated to restoring one billion oysters across New York Harbor over the next decade, to clean & protect our waters.

GANYC was proud to work with the Manhattan Borough President’s office to offer a series of free tours yesterday by our members, celebrating the 400th anniversary of our city. We encourage visitors and locals alike to take a professionally guided tour this year, celebrating this city of firsts! 🗽

It was a perfect start to Summer yesterday, and Marc Catapano helped us celebrate the solstice with a tour of Brooklyn Heights. The tour was timed to end with a sunset view from the Brooklyn Heights promenade, on this longest day of the year. 🌆 A wonderful way to welcome the season.

GANYC member Renée Rewiski is interviewed here by CNN about the US downturn in international tourism. GANYC will continue to fight for our industry against bad policy, and advocate for working guides! 🗽 www.instagram.com/reel/DKyG16h...

Ann McDermott led her "World Trade Center Area Underground Art and History Tour" for fellow GANYC members the other day. The tour explores the sprawling transit system of lower Manhattan, & how it is integrated into this world-famous financial district above. It also explored the various artworks.

Just a reminder that several GANYC members are offering *free tours* on Sunday June 22, to help us celebrate NYC's 400th Anniversary. These tours are open to the public, but advance registration is required. All the details are here: www.ganyc.org/nycs-400th-a...

CNN is the latest news outlet to cover the expected international tourism downturn in NYC. GANYC members Matt Levy and Renée Rewiski are interviewed for this article. Our association will continue to fight for the NYC tourism industry and our members. www.cnn.com/2025/06/07/t...

The June 2025 GANYC meeting was held at the Brooklyn Public Library - Brooklyn Heights Branch. Our guest speaker was Prithi Kanakamedala, author of "Brooklynites: The Remarkable Story of the Free Black Communities that Shaped a Borough". Video is on our YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qJu...

Here are some additional photos from the "Garbage and Rats" tour led by Suzanne Reisman. Centered around the South Street Seaport area, the tour explored unique aspects of New York history, through the lens of sanitation history, and the vermin who have called NYC home.

GANYC member Suzanne Reisman gave a unique FAM tour the other evening... themed around garbage & rats. 🐀 🗑️ It covered NYC history on these subjects. She is a graduate of the New York City Trash Academy and a member of the New York City Rat Pack, “an elite squad of dedicated anti-rat activists.”

On Sunday June 22, GANYC is offering free tours across Manhattan to celebrate the NYC 400 Anniversary! Tours are free and open to the public, but advanced registration is required. This program is being produced in cooperation with the Manhattan BP’s office. Info: www.ganyc.org/nycs-400th-a...

GANYC received a tour this week of the Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC), at the World Trade Center. The center includes approximately 3 theaters, a restaurant (The Metropolis) by Marcus Samuelsson, and a public lounge on its main floor. The unique facade of marble really stands out.

GANYC partnered again with the South Street Seaport Museum for another edition of “Trivia Aboard a Tall Ship”, on the 1885 Wavertree. Quizmaster Mark Levy provided guides and other NYC enthusiasts with a beautiful evening of trivia and New York fun. Thanks to all who came out!

Another great profile of GANYC member @asadfromnyc.bsky.social ! Countless tourists visit lower Manhattan to walk through financial and colonial history and see the World Trade Center, and hopefully more will take in the hidden history just blocks away, featured in unique tours like this.

GANYC members had a visit to industry partner Dr. Silkman’s (thanks to Amy for her hospitality!). Located on West Broadway in SoHo, it has the distinction of being NYC’s smallest shop... just 50 square feet. Candles, body oils, shaving supplies, etc… cool selection of natural stuff.

Jeremy Wilcox led fellow GANYC members on a FAM tour of a unique Brooklyn neighborhood he recently helped design a tour in: Clinton Hill. The tour also featured a visit to the campus of the Pratt Institute, founded in 1887 by the area's wealthiest resident, oil baron Charles Pratt.

GANYC held a great networking happy hour yesterday at historic Neirs's Tavern! Neir's is in the Woodhaven neighborhood of Queens. It is one of the oldest bars in the US, having been in nearly continuous operation since 1829. It has been featured in TV shows and film, most famously "Goodfellas".

GANYC member Asad Dandia is featured in this article about his tours, which cover NYC's Muslim heritage from Harlem to lower Manhattan. And mentions a new tour being developed with The Tenement Museum. religionnews.com/2025/05/14/n...

Steve Clopper gave a great FAM tour the other afternoon of a Queens neighborhood that is a microcosm of this diverse borough. Members experienced the vibrant sights, sounds, flavors, & aromas that define Jackson Heights, a community shaped by today's immigrant experience. (photo by Janice Hoffman)