“So I threw myself down on the floor”

My grandfather talks about his life in New York. From crazy taxi drivers to black ice. He also talks about his life with his daughters in New York, and the worst turbulence he has ever experienced. He also talks about...

Adan Persad interviews Ricky.

Grew up all around New York, his nickname is gordo witch means fat in Spanish because he used to eat a lot when he was a kid

Historical society of East Rockaway and Lynbrook interview with Dr. Richard Meagher and Margaret McKeon on February 2020
February 19, 2020 App Interview

Margaret and Richard shared stories about growing up in East Rockaway. Richard reminisced about his school days at East Rockaway schools and his service on the East Rockaway Village Board and the East Rockaway School Board.

Entrevista a Alfredo Olvera

Andrean Olvera (21) entrevista a su padre, Alfredo Olvera (52). La historia de mi padre un inmigrante de su origen, su proceso de inmigración llegando a su adaptación en los Estados Unidos. Su experiencia que ha pasado y como a...

Historical Society of East Rockaway and Lynbrook interviews Bruce Levitt of Mur-Lee’s Men’s Shop in Lynbrook.
November 24, 2021 App Interview

Bruce Levitt shares the history of Mur-Lee’s Men and Boys Shop in Lynbrook with interviewer Fred Yosca. The store recently celebrated 75 years of serving customers and is a vital part of the community.

Mother and Son Relflect on Childhood and the Future That Lies Ahead

Daphne and Henry Carr discuss their favorite memories from childhood, such as moments on the Empire State Building, attending musicals, and listening to cassette tapes in libraries with a future life-partner.

Amalia Matchett and her mother Heather Matchett talk about studying family heritage

In this interview, conducted in November 2022 in Tucson, Arizona, Amalia Matchett (16) interviews her closest confidant and mother Heather Matchett (50) about her childhood growing up in New York and her search for answers about their family heritage. Ms....