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The Bowery Boys Celebrate the Launch of Their New Book “Adventures in Old New York”

How much do you really know about NYC’s history? The General Society on Tuesday, June 28th at 6.30 p.m is delighted to introduce a special program celebrating the launch of The Bowery Boys: Adventures in Old New York, the official companion book to the No. 1 travel podcast that offers an unconventional exploration of Manhattan’s historic neighborhoods, secret spots and colorful characters. The Bowery Boys – Greg Young and Tom Meyers – will be at the General Society to discuss among other things, “Top Ten Hidden Secrets” of New York. The program will take place in the General Society Library at 20 West 44th Street, New York City and will be followed by a book-signing and reception.

This is a history book unlike any other, a treasure map to an alternative metropolis, telling the remarkable story of ‘old’ New York – the port town, the Revolutionary stronghold, the immigrant sanctuary, the Gilded Age city — using places that exist within it now. The ghosts of old New York still linger along the small streets of downtown, in the marbled exteriors of aging castles, from the stone outcroppings of Manhattan’s highest points to the secrets beneath its oldest parks.

The Bowery Boys podcast started in 2007, when longtime friends Greg Young and Tom Meyers plugged in a karaoke microphone, and started recording. Now, nine years later, the podcast has more than 175,000 downloads per month and has been deemed one of the “best city-centric series” by The New York Times. Acclaimed as a vital resource for those who love storytelling and history, the Bowery Boys recently won the 2015 GANYC Award for Outstanding Achievement in Radio Program/Podcasts (audio/spoken word). http://www.boweryboyshistory.com

The program will start at 6:30 P.M. in The General Society Library, 20 West 44th Street (Between 5th and 6th Avenues), Manhattan and will be followed by a book-signing and reception.

The cost is $10 for General Admission. To register please email: [email protected]. Advance registration is required. For more information please visit www.generalsociety.org

This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council.











When: Tue., Jun. 28, 2016 at 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: The General Society Library
20 W. 44th St.
212-840-1840
Price: $10
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How much do you really know about NYC’s history? The General Society on Tuesday, June 28th at 6.30 p.m is delighted to introduce a special program celebrating the launch of The Bowery Boys: Adventures in Old New York, the official companion book to the No. 1 travel podcast that offers an unconventional exploration of Manhattan’s historic neighborhoods, secret spots and colorful characters. The Bowery Boys – Greg Young and Tom Meyers – will be at the General Society to discuss among other things, “Top Ten Hidden Secrets” of New York. The program will take place in the General Society Library at 20 West 44th Street, New York City and will be followed by a book-signing and reception.

This is a history book unlike any other, a treasure map to an alternative metropolis, telling the remarkable story of ‘old’ New York – the port town, the Revolutionary stronghold, the immigrant sanctuary, the Gilded Age city — using places that exist within it now. The ghosts of old New York still linger along the small streets of downtown, in the marbled exteriors of aging castles, from the stone outcroppings of Manhattan’s highest points to the secrets beneath its oldest parks.

The Bowery Boys podcast started in 2007, when longtime friends Greg Young and Tom Meyers plugged in a karaoke microphone, and started recording. Now, nine years later, the podcast has more than 175,000 downloads per month and has been deemed one of the “best city-centric series” by The New York Times. Acclaimed as a vital resource for those who love storytelling and history, the Bowery Boys recently won the 2015 GANYC Award for Outstanding Achievement in Radio Program/Podcasts (audio/spoken word). http://www.boweryboyshistory.com

The program will start at 6:30 P.M. in The General Society Library, 20 West 44th Street (Between 5th and 6th Avenues), Manhattan and will be followed by a book-signing and reception.

The cost is $10 for General Admission. To register please email: [email protected]. Advance registration is required. For more information please visit www.generalsociety.org

This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council.

Buy tickets/get more info now