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Elliot Brown
Elliot H. Brown is a partner with Franklin, Weinrib, Rudell & Vassallo, P.C. in New York City. He received his bachelor's degree in journalism from Northwestern University and his law degree from Yale Law School.
A former reporter for United Press International, Mr. Brown has taught…
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Philip Schoeberg
We specialize in ghost walks of all kinds, walks across the Brooklyn Bridge, Jewish Walks, and literary walks of Greenwich Village and Harlem. We find guides to do tours for other companies that need a guide that speaks French or Spanish.
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Gardiner Comfort
I am a native New Yorker, an actor, and teacher with a unique, friendly, and performative approach to touring. I am highly knowledgeable about known, and lesser known, historical and cultural aspects of New York City. As a performer, I am great at reading people and can provide a fun, informative, and welcoming tour for any group of people, regardless of age or special interest.
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Prudence Wright Holmes
Veteran tour guide and resident of NYC for over 30 years. I know and love this city and want to take you on some exciting adventures, whether it be Lower Manhattan, Greenwich Village, Chinatown, Times Square. I can do it all.
I'm also an actress and have been in 4 Broadway show and can tell…
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Frank de Falco
Born and raised in the suburbs of New York to an American mother and an Italian father, I have lived in NYC all my adult life.
After a successful 30-year career in Marketing Public Relations, I changed careers and became a licensed New York City walking tour guide.
After apprenticing with several…
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