About this episode

The episode explores New York City in 1973, highlighting the Knicks' championship win and current cultural events.

In this week’s Arts & Culture Check-In, WNYC & Gothamist editor Matthew Schnipper shares stories coming off his desk, including a look back at New York City in 1973, new steakhouses reshaping the city’s dining scene, and a guide to Pride Month events happening across the five boroughs. Got any questions, comments Got any questions or story ideas? Send us a message at NYCNow@WNYC.org Photo: Getty Images/ Bettman (Original Caption) “4/29/1973-New York, NY- Knick's Phil Jackson prepares to enter a cab at LaGuardia Airport, after the team's return from Boston and a 94-78 win over the Celtics. The Knicks will meet the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA championship series.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

People in this episode

Guest: Matthew Schnipper

Topics covered

• New York City history
• 1973 Knicks
• Pride Month events
• dining scene
• steakhouses
• arts and culture

Keywords

• New York City
• Knicks
• 1973
• Pride Month
• steakhouses
• Matthew Schnipper
• arts and culture

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Organizations: WNYC, Gothamist, Los Angeles Lakers, AdsWizz

Places: New York City, LaGuardia Airport

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