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Come walk and discover New York - city and state - with the Street Teacher - take a step into a new world! Although primarily giving tours around New York City, I am available for tours in Philadelphia and Boston, if any should desire - and I love taking people to Washington D.C. But perhaps what I most like is taking people on walks across some of the great bridges around our city: the Brooklyn Bridge, and especially the Williamsburg Bridge - and don't forget the great George Washington Bridge - for walks along the Palisades!

Located in New York City’s founding neighborhood, Pier 17 is drenched in history. A stone’s throw from the Financial District and The World Trade Center, the area has more recently been synonymous with Wall Street workers and tourists visiting the 9/11 Memorial. But this summer changes all that with the re-launch of Pier 17 at the Seaport District NYC. Home to the Seaport Museum and the city’s largest concentration of restored maritime buildings, Pier 17 is being reclaimed for New Yorkers via dynamic food, drink, art, architecture, retail, and entertainment concepts that foster community and engage the city’s denizens, year-round. Pier 17 and the surrounding Seaport District comes out of its tourist trap shadows as its new tenants incorporate the neighborhood’s rich past, while embracing its future as a port of discovery. For history buffs, Pier 17 is one of the most interesting places in NYC. The economic growth of New York in the first half of the 19th century was driven by the Port of New York’s position as an import–export exchange and cargo center for emerging American and global markets. The Seaport and Pier 17 became a gateway for international shipping, maritime activities and the wholesale fish trade. South Street was known as the “Street of Ships” and the Wavertree, which is docked alongside Pier 17 to this day, arrived in New York City in 1895 en route to Calcutta with jute cargo aboard. The ship was acquired by the South Street Seaport Museum in 1968 and went through a 16-month, $13 million restoration. “These are the kinds of ships that built New York,” says Jonathan Boulware, executive director of the South Street Seaport Museum. A hub of commercial virtue (the finance, sea trade and printing press businesses were all located in this dense port) and accompanying vice (the area is home to some of the city’s oldest drinking dens, which played host to all manner of illicit activities back in the day), the Seaport was the first 24-hour district in New York, hence the phrase “the city that never sleeps”.

Welcome to Strayboots, the leading provider of corporate team-building experiences. With over a decade of experience and a global presence in 300 cities, we are trusted by over 5000 corporations worldwide. At Strayboots, we believe in the power of relationships, trust, and communication to drive successful team dynamics. Our diverse and inclusive approach creates fun and exciting environments where teams can build strong connections. We offer a wide range of on-site, off-site, remote, and hybrid activities and training programs designed to boost productivity and employee satisfaction. From corporate leadership events to scavenger hunts and onboarding programs, our carefully curated experiences entertain, educate, and inspire purpose within your team. Through our interactive challenges, we foster open communication, strengthen relationships, and enhance problem-solving skills. Our dedicated team of experienced facilitators ensures flawless execution and leaves a lasting impression on your employees or students. With Strayboots, you can expect professionalism, innovation, and expertise. We deliver transformative experiences that equip your team with the skills and mindset needed to thrive in today's business landscape. Join us on an extraordinary journey of growth, camaraderie, and achievement. Choose Strayboots as your partner in team building and unlock your organization's full potential!

*** Elevate Your Next Corporate Event *** Transform Your Event into a Magical Experience with Fun Corporate Magic, a premier entertainment company with over 27 years of experience delivering exclusive performances. Our high-end team of magicians, illusionists, and mentalists, turn events into memorable experiences that everyone will be talking about for years to come. Whether you're hosting a boardroom meeting, team-building retreat, or holiday celebration, our shows leave your guests amazed, inspired, and empowered. We take care of everything—contracts, insurance, and show customization—so you don’t have to. With performances available in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese, we cater to international teams and culturally diverse audiences. Each show is tailored to your event’s theme and goals, making your guests the true stars of the evening. *** Captivate, Connect, and Energize Your Audience *** Fun Corporate Magic isn’t just about tricks—it’s about creating memorable connections through laughter and amazement. Our magicians are experts in engaging every guest, from the CEO to the new hire, and to your clients. Through walk-around magic during cocktail hours or intimate shows that blend sleight-of-hand with personalized storytelling, we energize your crowd and spark real conversations. Want to reinforce your company message? We offer branded performances, where your logo, product, or mission is seamlessly blended into the magic. Planning a trade show? Let our magicians draw in a crowd and leave a lasting impression with fun, interactive presentations that showcase your brand. *** More Than Magic—We Motivate and Inspire *** Our performances go beyond entertainment. We offer powerful team-building programs and motivational shows designed to build trust, collaboration, and a sense of wonder among teams. Led by Illusionist Matias Letelier—renowned for his charisma, professionalism, and style—our workshops combine tricks with actionable insights that resonate long after the applause. Whether you're looking to reenergize your team, celebrate milestones, or simply offer something unique, Fun Corporate Magic delivers with charm, elegance, and creativity. With a show customized to your goals, your team will walk away inspired, unified, and ready to create their own magic in the workplace. *** Let's create Magic Together! *** Contact us now to learn more about our program and prices.

In 1992, New York Offstage began, when founder, Bev Sambrotto, left her role as Assistant Director of Visitor Services at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. Her tenure at Lincoln Center gave her invaluable experience as a producer of refined cultural events. This experience included talent recruitment and coordination with world-class talent from Lincoln Center’s companies, cutting edge event planning and production for Fortune 500 corporations, and creative, interactive program content for patrons, and international travel and luxury group clients. New York Offstage flourished as the industry leader in these immersive, behind-the-scenes experiences showcasing New York’s cultural world. As the company grew it was evident that its services and business model could be copied in other leading cultural destinations and in 2007 the brand was renamed The Offstage Group. Until 2012 The Offstage Group served groups of all sizes. The company had weathered several economic downturns and as a safeguard changed its business model to include memorable experiences for individual travelers. Your VIP Pass was born!

Located in Midtown Manhattan, Lightbox’s venue is equipped with multi-level, state-of-the art sound and lighting systems, HD projection mapping technology, and other customizable digital features. These components collectively make up the DNA of Lightbox as a leading destination for immersive product launches, elevated corporate meetings, and experiential activations of the future. Since 2013, Lightbox has worked with 1000+ of the most innovative brands to create experiences that blur the lines between digital and physical. The Lightbox venue features 4000+ sq ft of space, high ceilings, fully programmable walls, customizable vinyl options, an onsite kitchen and more.

Rosa Mexicano is a destination born of a unique vision. In our restaurants, you’ll experience upscale dining that honors Mexican heritage, culinary techniques, and the global explorations and inspirations of our founder, Josefina Howard. Rosa Mexicano offers an “elevated fiesta” deeply rooted in authentic Mexican cuisine, serving both beloved classics and sophisticated dishes in a stylish and festive atmosphere. Our Founding Chef, Josefina Howard, opened the flagship Rosa Mexicano on New York’s Upper East Side in 1984. She was a world traveler, pioneer, entrepreneur, interior designer, chef, and innovator. Sharing the cuisine of Mexico became her mission and her passion, and Josefina made her mark as the first chef to introduce fine dining Mexican fare to the dynamic New York restaurant scene.

Event photography requires more than striking images; it demands absolute reliability, seamless communication, and a partner who understands that an event planner’s reputation is on the line every time you bring in a vendor. With two decades of experience across the U.S. and abroad, Zorz Studios has covered conferences, galas, award ceremonies, fashion shows, fundraisers, brand activations, and executive gatherings, as well as weddings, private celebrations, and milestone events that blur the line between personal and professional. Beyond event coverage, our work extends into creative portraiture, corporate headshots, fashion and commercial campaigns, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, and cinematic promo and music videos — all unified by the same commitment to storytelling, artistry, and professionalism. Zorz Studios is built to deliver not only beautiful imagery, but the trust, consistency, and creative spark that make every collaboration effortless and unforgettable.

Book the Ultimate NYC Secondhand Shopping Experience or Ultimate Manhattan Flea Market Experience for tourist or local groups, private tours, special events or corporate team building experiences. The very best secondhand stores, vintage boutiques, designer pre-owned fashions flea markets and personal shopping awaits you and your group. Discover the joys of shopping for secondhand and vintage clothing in the world’s fashion capital: New York City! Let the NYC ultimate secondhand shopping begin! The NYC Ultimate Secondhand Shopping Experience is your chance to shop the racks of the Big Apple’s BEST resale shops, thrift stores, flea markets and used clothing stores to find the treasures and gems of your dreams. Shop NYC fashion treasures of your dreams; contemporary designer names to vintage treasures, trendy brands + unusual high quality pieces can be found. We give you exemplary personal care & attention. Our tour guides work with you to find the pieces that represent who you are and how you want to dress. All style personalities are welcome here and it is our honor to support you in having an easy, manageable and inspiring shopping experience. You leave feeling like a secondhand style star – because your life is a stage, and we want you to dress the way you want to for it! This is an all-ages, all-sizes, all-genders and sexual orientation friendly tour and shopping experience. After meeting to discuss your shopping wish list at a trendy Manhattan hotel lobby, you step foot onto the busy streets of the city and head to your shops, flea markets and other chosen shopping spots. By the end of this minimum four-hour experience, you’ll not only have bags and bags of finds but you’ll leave feeling like thrift family. Why You Should Book a Secondhand Shopping Experience - Secondhand Shopping Stores, Flea Markets, Designer Resale and More! There’s nothing no better “sustainable travel” than shopping for secondhand and vintage clothes in a major metropolitan city. It doesn’t even have to be New York City – here at The Ultimate Secondhand Shopping Experience, we encourage you to shop thrift stores and resale shops whenever you travel! This is because you get an insider perspective of the culture of an area by visiting its thrift stores. You’ll most likely visit a neighborhood or a street you would have passed normally. And, you have access to the local fashion trends of a region, state, city or town. The reasons to shop secondhand when visiting NYC are pretty much endless. But a few more we want to point out: ✔️ It’s an excellent bonding opportunity for families ✔️ Mother/daughters LOVE it ✔️ Spend money affordably … and not on overpriced box stores ✔️ Shop with locals and learn more about NYC through their lens ✔️ Find something you’d “never find in your town” ✔️ Did we mention that NYC is the fashion capital of the world? ✔️ Tax free clothing, shoes, and accessories up to $110 in the state of NY ✔️ Create memories that last, be it with friends, family, or just yourself! How You Can Book a Secondhand Shopping Experience Send us an email or inquiry here on Reposite. Are you a solo traveler or a small group of secondhand shoppers? Book one of our group secondhand shopping or flea market shopping tours. Our group tours are designed to bring strangers together in an inclusive, kind and fun way. Meet other visitors to NYC and share your secondhand stories with them from store to store. Looking to have a private experience for your family, large group, party or corporate gathering? We absolutely offer private tour experiences that can be catered to fit your shopping and group needs. Looking for something made just for you and your group? All private tours can be customized. Contact us with more information and we can contact you to discuss your needs and pricing options! Where We Meet We typically meet guests at the Ace Hotel located at 20 W 29th Street (midtown Manhattan, 10 blocks south of Times Square). If we are taking guests on a Brooklyn tour, we typically meet them at the Whole Foods upstairs cafe located at 4 Union Square (Manhattan, at 14th Street). At both pre-experience meeting locations you’ll find a cafe and bathroom, which are both convenient before your marathon secondhand shopping day! For larger groups and corporate events, we organize meetings at a private location also conveniently located near midtown and subway access. That address is determined before the tour and space rental is included in booking fees.

The Cello Guy is a luxury electric cellist delivering elevated musical experiences for weddings, corporate events, and high-end celebrations across the United States. With over 24 years of professional performance experience, he blends classical mastery with contemporary style to create a modern, cinematic atmosphere that transforms any event. His work and signature artistic identity have been featured in People Magazine and Vegas Bride Magazine, positioning him among the most recognized luxury string entertainers in Las Vegas. Known for his polished stage presence, elegant visual aesthetic, and versatile electric cello sound, The Cello Guy performs for top venues, celebrity-level weddings, corporate galas, brand activations, cocktail hours, and VIP events. He offers a full range of premium formats, including Electric Cello Solo, Strings Duo (Cello + Violin), and a Luxury String Quartet for clients seeking a sophisticated live-music ensemble. Based in Las Vegas and available for nationwide travel, he is valued by planners for his professionalism, reliability, fast communication, and ability to elevate any event with a refined blend of classical sophistication and modern energy. Cuban professional cellist based in Las Vegas. He began studying cello and piano at the age of 8. He currently has more than 20 years in the world of music and art, where he has served as a cello master in countries like Cuba, Mexico and United States and has performed countless concerts with different symphonic orchestras, string orchestras and small formats such as duo, trios and quartets ranging from classical music, pop, jazz, rock, r&b, latin, etc. As The Cello Guy has shared his talent at many weddings, corporate events and awards, delighting the public with his interpretations, talent and presentation since 2021.