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The Summer Youth Podcast Academy is an immersive beginner podcasting workshop for New York City public school students, hosted by The Bell. The stories published here were reported, written, recorded, and mixed by our students in just three weeks.
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Serving Slices and Stories at Sacco Pizza (opens the original)
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Located in the heart of Hell’s Kitchen, Sacco Pizza has been a fixture in the neighborhood since the 1960s. Boasting classic New York slices and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, this family-owned pizzeria is a favorite of locals and tourists alike. In this episode, Pete Cerasuolo shares how he grew up in the business until eventually taking the reins from his father and uncle. Through various ups and downs, he continues to carry on the restaurant’s legacy of good pizza and good community. Lucia Faj
Flipping frowns at Montague Diner (opens the original)
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Neighborhood diners have always been about more than just food. They’re about familiarity and community. But in a city that’s always changing, who keeps these institutions alive? Ben Gross grew up visiting the beloved Brooklyn Heights diner, Happy Days. When the restaurant closed in 2022, Ben and his friends decided to purchase it and build their own neighborhood gathering place: Montague Diner. Since then, it’s grown into a popular joint that’s even attracted celebrities like Dua Lipa. His stor
Sweetening Without the Sugar at Monshe (opens the original)
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Melissa Groneveldt launched her cookie business in 2020, inspired by the question: “What if people on a keto diet didn’t have to miss out on great desserts?” In the years since, she’s developed a loyal following by baking gluten- and sugar-free treats that delight even the biggest skeptics, selling over 75,000 cookies. By naming the business “Monshe” in honor of her mother, Melissa celebrates her family legacy while infusing each of her bakes with tradition, intention and love. Jacob Chase is a
Mixing Topics at Twist It Top It (opens the original)
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New Yorkers’ tastes are constantly changing—much like the city’s temperamental weather. Shops go out of business or age out of popularity. Twist It Top It rises above it all. In this episode, the popular Howard Beach dessert shop’s owner, John Gurino, keeps it real, sharing how he implemented changes to both the menu and social media marketing to keep the shop fresh and exciting. Venice Tineo is a senior at the High School for Construction Trades, Engineering and Architecture, where she majors i
Persevering at Cheryl’s Global Soul (opens the original)
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In her restaurant’s 20 years in business, Cheryl Smith has experienced every trial within the food industry. Yet from a worldwide pandemic to neighborhood gentrification and so much more, one word defines Cheryl as consistently as her food: perseverance. This story follows Cheryl through her first forays into cooking, her introduction to the food industry, and the eventual opening of her restaurant, Cheryl’s Global Soul. We learn how this beloved restaurant became a fixture of Brooklyn’s Prospec
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