A proud product of Manhattan public schools, Sam is a licensed New York City tour guide, officially recognized as a “starred guide” by the City of New York. He is passionate about sharing his love and knowledge of his hometown to locals and visitors alike. Sam graduated with honors from Harvard Law School, where his coursework and practical experience centered on the challenges facing American cities in the 21st Century. After graduating from Wesleyan University, where he studied architectural history, urbanism, political theory, and philosophy, Sam worked at Architectural Record magazine.