.jpg "Promotional graphic for “Person Place Thing with Randy Cohen,” featuring Commissioner Shawn(ta) Smith-Cruz, with portraits of Smith-Cruz and host Randy Cohen against a faded city-building background.")
Institution: NYC Department of Records & Information Services (DORIS)
Event Title: Person Place Thing with Randy Cohen & DORIS Commissioner Shawn(ta) Smith-Cruz
Location: 31 Chambers Street, Room 111, New York, New York 10007
Event Format: Hybrid Program
Event Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Event Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
At 7:00 PM, the NYC Department of Records & Information Services (DORIS)’s commissioner, Shawn(ta) Smith-Cruz, will join Emmy Award winner Randy Cohen for a live recording of Person Place Thing.
Person Place Thing is an interview show based on the idea that people are especially engaging when they speak, not directly about themselves, but about something they care about. Guests share a person, place, and thing they find meaningful. The result: surprising stories from great talkers.
Join us either virtually (via Zoom) or in person (limited seats available).
Accessibility Note: 31 Chambers Street is a government building. Before entering, visitors will be required to complete a brief security screening. The security checkpoint will include a metal detector screening and a possible bag check.
31 Chambers Street is an accessible building with an ADA entrance located at street level on Reade Street (rear of the building), staffed by a security guard during business hours. Elevators are available on all public floors. Restrooms are located on the 2nd and 3rd floors (women’s) and the 2nd and 4th floors (men’s). If you have specific accessibility needs or questions, please contact publicprograms@records.nyc.gov in advance so we can ensure the best possible experience.
Registration Note: To RSVP, click this link: https://on.nyc.gov/4iSVBhE
Public Contact: NYC Department of Records & Information Services (DORIS), publicprograms@records.nyc.gov
