Cormac and his parents, Aaron and Sara, had traveled to NYC from their home in a small town on California’s Central Coast. The hope was for Cormac to experience an urban environment very different from where he is growing up. Big Apple Greeter volunteer George Lopez stepped in and helped with that request.

Big Apple Greeter Jesse Richards’ forthcoming book, Unknown New York: An Artist Uncovers the City’s Hidden Treasures, illustrates the surprising, little-known corners that give New York City its special flavor and lasting appeal.

Tom Keating, a long-time Greeter and former educator, took 20 Greeters on a virtual visit to every borough as he discussed some of the hundreds of repurposed buildings that have changed ownership many times since being constructed.

On July 29th, eighteen adventurous Greeters headed for Staten Island on the Staten Island Ferry - and we proceeded to experience the time of our lives.