The New Yorkers Podcast28 Sep 2025

Exploring the City's Secrets through Open House New York! -With Kristin LaBuz

In this Episode, Kelly is Joined by Open House New York Executive Director Kristin LaBuz!

Join them as Kristin tells us how she became an urban enthusiest, growing up in upstate New York. She talks about going to UPENN and studying Urban Planning. She tells us about some of the work that she's done improving communities on her way to working with Open House New York.

Kelly asks Kristin about Open House New York Weekend. Kristin tells him about all of the different events and activities that are taking place October 17th-19th, 2025.

Kristin tells us how Open House New York got started, and how it was an act of rebellion during a time where things were very closed off.

Kelly tells Kristin how much he loves doing the open house events, getting to see private residences, secret rooftops, and the under guts of the city.

Kristin talks about raising a child in the city. How the world is her child's teacher and how everthing is amazing to a child. She tells a heartwarming story about how kind New Yorkers can be.

Jae asks about the scavenger hunts that Open House New York puts on and Krisitn talks about what go into those and when you can participate.

Kelly asks Kristin some rappid fire questions about her time with Open House New York.

And finally, Kristin asks Kelly what he would want to see opened up.

But above all else; Kristin LaBuz is a New Yorker.

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Chapters

(00:00:00) - Meet The New Yorkers
(00:02:44) - Open House New York Weekend
(00:05:05) - Open House New York: Kristen and the
(00:07:07) - Urban Planner Richard Hayden on the High Line
(00:10:34) - Workers bring nature to New York's
(00:13:14) - Exploring the City of New York: Open House NYC
(00:16:32) - Open House: The Story of
(00:18:08) - Open House New York: Unsung Heroes
(00:22:02) - What Parents Wish They Knew About New York
(00:24:38) - Questions for Parents of Children in New York
(00:26:09) - What Makes New York So Great?
(00:27:33) - Planning your Open House New York Weekend
(00:31:49) - Open House New York Weekend
(00:32:30) - DEP Open House New York
(00:32:53) - Open House New York 2017
(00:33:44) - Open House NY: The Impact
(00:34:43) - Exploring Open House New York
(00:35:55) - Open House New York: A Personal Story
(00:37:35) - What Changed the Way You See NYC?
(00:38:36) - What Makes You Fall In Love With New York?
(00:39:18) - Open House New York's Scavenger Hunts
(00:41:21) - Charlie Pellet
(00:43:16) - Exploring New York City's Underground
(00:44:38) - What Is It About New Yorkers?
(00:46:26) - The New Yorkers: Open House New Yorkers

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