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Steve Kastenbaum
New York Gritty
Is New York City in a death spiral, or will it mount an epic comeback from the impacts of the pandemic? New York Gritty explores the resiliency of New Yorkers in a time of crisis. Will they find a way to bring their city back from the brink of economic disaster, or has New York been irreversibly changed? The spread of coronavirus transformed the Big Apple in previously unimaginable ways, from shutting down the subway system overnight for the first time to dimming the lights on Broadway indefinitely. Over 1 million jobs were lost across New York during the shutdown. The city faces a...
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Ratings & Reviews
4.9 stars from 35 ratings
In-depth and Insightful
This podcast is gripping and compelling, taking us into the hearts and lives of several New Yorkers who are fighting back against an invisible foe that has tragically taken so many lives and livelihoods. Through Kastenbaum’s in-depth exploration of various industries impacted by the coronavirus,...Read full review »
dtothek via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/05/21
Steve’s enthusiasm for NYC and its post-covid future is a marvel, and he finds and draws out some great stories of the pandemic. I have loved the first four episodes, despite never ever making time for podcasts, and I will definitely finish the series.
akeithnyc via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/04/21
Gritty's Great
I'm not a New Yorker but find this podcast compelling and extremely interesting. Kastenbaum really nails the heart of the city in a way that enables him to translate the vibe across the screen. A real picture painter. Looking foward to moreRead full review »
Jim Roope via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/04/21
Recent Episodes
New York Is a dense metropolis where people with too much and people who don't have enough live side by side. New Yorkers became hyper-aware of that disparity when the Coronavirus pandemic brought the city's economy to a halt. The problem was visible in every neighborhood. The Free Store Project...
Published 02/02/24
Published 02/02/24
Throughout the New York Gritty podcast we heard from people in a variety of areas who share the unshakeable belief that New York will mount an epic recovery from the pandemic crisis, that it is just a matter of time. The city bounced back from many crises in the past - the fiscal crisis of the...
Published 05/04/21
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