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400th Anniversary of New Amsterdam!
GANYC is celebrating the 400th anniversary of the Dutch Settlement of New Amsterdam and the importance of New York City to the United States and the world.We will be offering a variety of tours and initiatives.
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GANYC Apple Awards
2025 GANYC Apple Awards March 3, 2025
The GANYC Apple Awards celebrate those who make New York City great! Over a dozen awards are given out each year to individuals & organizations from across our five boroughs.
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400th Anniversary of New Amsterdam!

GANYC is celebrating the 400th anniversary of the Dutch Settlement of New Amsterdam and the importance of New York City to the United States and the world.We will be offering a variety of tours and initiatives.

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If you have a NYC sightseeing guide license, we welcome you to join us. Benefits include networking opportunities, members-only tours + events, optional liability insurance, and more!

GANYC Events and Public Meetings

Our monthly meetings are open to the public and take place in venues across the five boroughs. GANYC members are also welcome to exclusive site visits and FAM (Familiarization) tours offered by fellow guides. GANYC guides offer FAM tours to their peers to receive invaluable feedback and to practice new tours.

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Any licensed NYC tour guide is eligible for GANYC membership! Join us at our next monthly meeting and learn the benefits of being a GANYC Guide.

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Chris Shelley
I've lived in New York City since 1992. I've lived the life of an actor, a writer, a Wall St. bro, a golf store salesman, a massage therapist, and since 2011 I've been a professional wedding officiant. As my career changed, my view of the city changed. I love it here.  
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GANYC Executive Board 2026-2027
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GANYC held elections this past month among its membership for the 2026-2027 Executive Board.  The winners are--  President: Michael Morgenthal Vice Presidents: Katherine Hill & Rosemary Shmavonian Treasurer: Sara Lyons Secretaries: Daria Walcott & Jose Raudales Members-at-…
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Park Avenue Park Avenue in the Spring Ayinde Stevens
Grant's Tomb General Grant National Memorial, Harlem George Tonkin
Sunset over the Upper Bay Sunset over the Upper Bay Emma Guest-Consales
Canal Street looking downtown Canal Street looking downtown Emma Guest-Consales
Chrysler Building and Grand Central facade Ayinde Stevens
Happy 400th Anniversary NYC Happy 400th Anniversary NYC in Times Square Harvey Paul Davidson
West 45th Street West 45th Street Theaters Ayinde Stevens
January 2020 Meeting at the N-Y Historical Society
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Giant pink pigeon foot Dinosaur Deborah Blau
Group of people standing together NYC Rat Tour Marc Landman