The BIGGEST Lies About NYC People Keep Believing...
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- Опубликовано: 16 июн 2024
- We'll debunk some of New York's Biggest Myths to see what's real and what's not.
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The Biggest NYC Myths Debunked Chapter List:
00:00- Intro
00:13- 1) New Yorkers are rude
01:27- 2) The Street Food is Dirty
02:27- 3) NYC is Too Expensive to Visit
04:40- 4) New York is Just Manhattan
05:45- 5) Internet access is a hassle for Foreigners/HolaFly sponsorship
07:05- 6) Central Park is the Only Green Space
07:42- 7) Broadway Tickets are Unaffordable
08:19- 8) Celebrities are Everywhere...
09:07- 9) The City Never Sleeps
09:41- 10) All New Yorkers are Liberals
10:27- 11) It's All Skyscrapers
11:20- 12) The Water is Unsafe to Drink
12:04- 13) New Yorkers Only Wear Black
12:11- 14) It's impossible to live in NYC without a high paying job
12:52- 15) New York is just a place you visit
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Me and my daughter were headed to the Brooklyn Art Museum from Manhattan, and in some random subway station we were looking at the map, and a kid on a skateboard zoomed up and stopped and asked where we were going. We told him and he immediately told us exactly what to do. It was both weird and amazing.
What's cool about the Brooklyn museum is it's got the botanical gardens just across from it - and the museum itself is an underappreciated gem.
On my first morning in NY last October, I was looking for One Schubert Alley in the theatre district. I clearly looked lost and a guy working construction across the street called out and asked if I needed help with directions. He was so friendly and helpful and made me feel welcome the city.
Building Trades workers in NYC are generally salt of the earth...
The drinking water myth surprised the hell out of me. I was always told we have the cleanest drinking water in the entire US.
Whenever I needed help during my stay in NY, there was always somebody to help me. I knew I could ask for help and I got it. Of course I avoided asking those in a hurry - but it is a general rule ;). When I got a panic attack getting on the ferry to the Statue of Liberty, I wanted to leave and I would have missed a great day visiting Lady Liberty and Ellis Island. Then a great NY guy just stood there with me, calmed me down and walked with me onto the ferry.
I spent xmas this year in NYC from the UK and despite what people say about New Yorkers being unfriendly….they were probably the most pleasant and friendly people ive ever come across. And super super helpful
i was there from Australia last year and had the same experience, they give you directions when youre lost and will just strike up conversations in public - enjoyed america very much
You have no clue. New Yorkers are the rudest most miserable people next to Londoner's. (I've lived there too for years) I've been here all my life, you never even say hi to your neighbor's. I once said good morning to some guy walking his ugly little rat dog and he just gave me a dirty look and muttered some insults under his breath as he scurried away. That is a typical New Yorker. You probably only went to the tourist areas and met transplants from other states who aren't as rude. Been here most my life and still live in this hellhole unfortunately. If I could leave I would.
@@humble_frog Have just been to New York airports, but the flight attendands on the flights were New Yorkers and they have been very kind and we had a many viery good conversations!
Thank you for debunking these myths Jon ! I'm looking forward to my visit to NYC this Memorial Day weekend.
Wow Jon! As a born and raised native New Yorker I really want to thank you for your effort and respect in accurately capturing the essence of New York. I rarely comment on RUclips but just had to give you props! You were absolutely spot on! Unlike another popular RUclipsr ($) whom I recently unsubscribed from for sensationalizing and exploiting the problems we are currently experiencing. As a retired FDNY Paramedic Captain, I know the 5 boroughs like the back of my hand, and I can give you a tour anytime! I am so that girl who walks by and gives you directions without breaking stride, so that qualifies me to officially acknowledge you as a fellow New Yorker!!
Thanks! I actually had a reitred EMT as my host in the Bayside video!
@@HereBeBarr Nice! We are here for you.
I believe I know exactly who you're talking about - not only did I unsub, I blocked the channel from appearing in my feed
I love New York, everyone was awesome. We’re from New Zealand , our second visit and can’t wait to return. I’ve travelled extensively around the world and NY is the greatest place❤❤
lmfao u need to travel more
Thank you for shining some light on native New Yorkers like myself. We’re not rude, or mean, we’re just no nonsense and blunt. But the majority of us look out for one another.
Excellent and well balanced myth busting, you’re always very objective in your comments and advice. On my next trip, I’ll be using your food recommendations along with the parks and special or hidden attractions. Keep doing what you’re doing ❤❤❤
Thanks for the insights, interesting indeed . Fascinating 4 a Californian to learn about NYC life. On the bucket list for an extended visit!
Just got back from a few days of vacation in NYC and I agree with most of these! 1) I didn't find people to be rude. They were mostly polite and responded to politeness with the same. If you didn't need to interact, they mostly minded their own business, which isn't rude. 3) NYC was expensive, especially food and every attraction/museum we paid for, but it wasn't unattainable as a vacation spot. 4) We took a tour of Brooklyn Heights and learned more about the boroughs and their history. Very interesting. We spent a lot of our time in Manhattan, but would love to explore other areas next time. 6) Central Park was still very nice to visit. We were surprised at the terrain. 7) The Broadway theaters aren't very big and sitting in the cheaper seats can still give you an awesome experience. 9) I was surprised at how early many things closed. (We weren't looking for nightlife.) 12) We drank the tap water the whole time and it was fine. Better than some other places I've been. 13) Maybe they don't "only" wear black, but it was definitely the preferred color!
Was just there last weekend myself, now granted doing the midtown Manhattan thing but had a good time, shoulder season to be sure, had a couple serious quality meals as well as street food, rode the metro a lot, sure a few crazies, but not a problem. chatted w/some true New Yawkers had an enjoyable time.
I wholeheartedly agree with reason 2!
@@ndogg20 🤣
Haha man 😂 You went Forest Hills (where I live) and South Bronx (where I work) back to back. I actually shouted out "let's goooo!" 😂 Great video man.
Very cool!
MYTH Every year we visit and we always meet the nicest New Yorkers! In January we were walking around the Tudor Bridge and met a friendly gentleman walking his dog. We talked for almost an hour! 😂We love visiting the burrows! That’s where the best food is😋
Always refreshing to see a video where NYC isn't being trashed. Yes of course there are problems, (as Cash Jordon now focuses on) but there are many great things about the city too..
Cash does a good job, but I get tired of the negativity
Unsubbed from that NY trasher and blocked his channel
@@philipgior3312Cash Jordan has nearly 1 mil subscribers, this guy barley has 500k
@@steverodriguez8071 who the hell gives a f - NY bashing has been a thing for decades
@@philipgior3312NYC was enjoyable during the Giuliani and Bloomberg days. You can thank Deblasio and Adams for f-ing it up. Thats why a lot of people are moving to either Florida or Texas.
I am from the midwest and am in New York frequently. I like that no one pays any attention to each other and there is no reason in a large city to be fake nice to hundreds of people you pass by. BUT, if there is a reason to interact, it's great. So many people have helped me when I asked for directions or assistance. And, last time I was there a woman fell in a crosswalk and EVERYBODY rushed to help and see if she was okay. I love NYC and the people.
My husband and I went to NYC in October last year for our 15th wedding anniversary and I fell in love with the city. Everywhere we went--all the restaurants from the deli to the nice restaurants, the attractions, museums, the bus drivers, etc were kind and very helpful with great customer service. We had a few interactions with local New Yorkers too and they were kind as well so I agree that the myth about rude New Yorkers is totally busted.
It is true that it's expensive there but we were careful about where we went except for the last two days--we splurged since it was our last two days there but other than that, you can find cheap places to eat and we stayed at a hotel in Queens so we had to use the bus to get to the subway which was good because we saw the real New York and commuted with the regulars into Manhattan instead of being around all the tourists all the time. It was an enjoyable experience and yes, I had no ill effects from drinking the water.
We appreciate your insights. Keep working hard.
Thanks, John. You are now my favorite RUclipsrs talking about NYC.
#13 reminded me of a funny Story. Was with my dad in NYC in 2022. In a bar a guy recognized we were from Europe even before saying anything. How? We were wearing jeans shorts xD
They're actually called "jorts" here. You'll see a lot of creatures in Walmart wearing them 😅
I was in the theater district making a video for my own channel about not getting lost in NYC, when someone thought I was actually lost and stopped to point some in the right direction, lol.
Also, I live right by one of the reservoirs in the Catskills that supplies NYC drinking water. My wife and I go fishing there and it is the cleanest, best tasting fish you will ever eat.
Just visited nyc, John your advice over your clips was awesome. Stayed in battery park. i was expecting the people to be rude and rush, but found this was far from the truth. such a good time i am already planning to come back. THANK YOU FOR AN AWESOME EXPERIENCE NYC!
I was in new york for the new year eve I loved it found the people great, watched this channel to find the best things to do, was so help full will be going back again this year for sure
Thank you for debunking a lot of these myths. The one that annoys me the most is that ppl really think Central Park is the only park not only in Manhattan but the entire city. When in reality, NYC has over 1,700 different parks. I love Central Park, but if I wanna get away from tourists, I go to Morningside Park, Riverside Park, McCarren Park, Fort Greene Park, etc.
Also, the idea that NYC is just Manhattan is ridiculous.
And yes, celebrities are definitely NOT everywhere. Although, I will say I’ve had a fair amount of celebrity sightings living here. I once took the 1 train and sitting right across from me on the car was Claire Danes. We rode for several stops until she got off. And another time, I ran into Tony Shaloub on the subway (I think it was at 34th Street - Herald Square). There have been a bunch of others but for some reason, it tends to be mostly on the subway lol…
I wish LA had parks like Prospect, Central, the High Line, etc
TBH If you say "New York" when talking about the whole state most people just imagine NYC or more specifically Manhattan and they completely forget Upstate also exists
Nice one Jon, I’ll be visiting NYC again in July, nice and warm.
Awesome episode 🎉👏🏼👏🏼
This guy gives always the best tips.
Our trip to NYC was amazing this year!! The people were so nice. I spotted the Chrysler building during a walk and some guy walking by told me the best block to take a photo of it. (E 36th and 3rd Ave. apparently.) We did see Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson at the same Broadway show we went to see, so that was a cool two for one deal. Thanks so much for making these videos as they were the perfect homework to get us excited and prepared for our trip!!
Looking forward to being back for a couple of weeks, starting next week. And when I say back, I mean back. Staying at our former neighbor's apartment down the hall from our old apartment in the co-op where we lived for fifteen years. Going to doctors and getting haircuts. Grabbing a beer at my local. Bagels. Corner diner. Getting on the East River Ferry at Carl Schurz. Walking. Quick trip upstate. We left, just in time, for elderly family, but we miss it.
I made so many friends on my visit to New York! They’re not rude at all. The rude people are in Pennsylvania 😂
Gonna say as someone from the nyc area, philly folks were super nice.
Me, my fiance, and a friend were driving up to visit another of our mutuals when we had to park on a cramped street.
Never have i ever seen people so patient and... Cheery... About some 20-somethings trying to parallel park a car.
Got like a whole crowd cheering us on trying to inch a car in like back in 2018, lol
@@FF18Cloud 😂
Very good information here. I definitely would like to visit New York City, in the future. I have family members who have been there, and they said it was nice. Long, ago, in 1900, and in 1914, my maternal great grandparents, and my maternal grandfather came to Ellis Island, from Czechoslovakia and Poland. My maternal great grandparents were actually married in New York City, after they came there in 1900, and they lived there for a little while, before they moved to Canada. Cheers, Jon!
Yet another excellent video Jon. Some excellent points mad win it. New York like everywhere is not perfect but the good far outweighs the bad. It will never be cheap though. That is one thing people have to realise before going. You have to watch that aspect. If anyone is new to Jon's videos or his channel then you have come to the right place. He is the best RUclipsr on New York City. Trust me. He gives an honest opinion and not always positive. Subscribe.
First thing I saw in NY when I came out from Grand Central was you running somewhere :) it was about 10 days ago :)
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That was interesting to hear about the water 💧 quality & where it comes from.
NYC water is some of the best in the country. Infinitely better than LA by far
We're actually here now on a mini vacation. We've talked to a few locals and they were super nice. We were waiting for a bus today near Central Park and a guy came up out of nowhere and let us know they weren't running because of a half marathon. Then he offered to share a cab since he was heading the same way. Offered to pay for it. Grabbed some Royal Halal today for lunch, $20 for four of us. Just got to know where to go. Thankfully, there's a RUclips channel for that. This one right here.
English guy here - I’d heard about New Yorkers rudeness from a family friend who’s from New York, but now lives in Atlanta. I visited in January 2020 and everyone was awesome, whether it was meeting people in a bar, or chatting to people at a Knicks game
I love your videos. About 15 years ago I visited NYC the second time I found a place in the West Village on Craig's List, my whole stay was the price of 1 night in a nice hotel and mine was an apt. I did do my reseach and found some great bargins AND by the time I went home I was navigating the subways like a native. One piece of advice I have is do not overlook the mom and pop eateries or the small pocket parks as they can be amazing.
I was in NYC in February, found it to be, beautiful, vibrant, energetic, enjoyable, amazing food, no nonsense people, hard working, delicious food, I NEVER FELT UNSAFE walking the streets, riding the subways, in fact I’m going back around Christmas time, ( I will never ride the subway in Los
Angeles because they are in fact very dangerous and dirty! ) I will, however ride the subway in New York. Can’t wait to go back, I ❤NY.😊
I really like your videos as i cannot imagine that really people do live there and 8 millions of them. I only know New York, the skyline, from crime-series on television... and i could never endure to live in such a crowed place, but at the same time it does fascinate me. Thanks for your hard work to get us informed!
Thank goodness you dropped this banger, cuz it man’s Cash Joydan needs to be stopped lol
Agreed.
here here! what an exploiter that dude is
New Yorkers are not rude I visited in 2021 and they were extremely friendly and awesome! I love New Yorkers!
I was there last May- the locals were friendly and helpful. Waiters were amazing and the tap water was too!!
Many other things were a culture shock for this small town country girl though 😅
Imagine New York City as a press, constantly tightening its grip on the people who call it home. The citizens of this vibrant city are under relentless pressure, and with each passing day, the press turns a notch tighter. Occasionally, you might encounter someone who manages to ease that pressure, turning the press back a quarter turn, offering a brief respite. However, as the end of the month approaches and you receive your paycheck, reality hits hard. The numbers don't add up; what you earn is dwarfed by what you owe. In an instant, the press completes a full turn, plunging you into a dire dilemma: do you pay for electricity or buy food? You might choose to eat in the dark for a few days, but without light, cooking becomes an impossible task.
This scenario is all too familiar for many families in New York City. Outsiders often marvel, thinking that living in New York must mean wealth and luxury. But the truth is far from it. We don't live in abundance; we struggle, and we've become adept at navigating these hardships. Yet, this is a battle we're gradually losing. If current trends continue, New York will become an enclave for millionaires, transforming the city into an even more attractive target for wealth and exclusivity. But give it a few decades, and even these millionaires might find themselves struggling to maintain their foothold if the city persists on this trajectory.
Perhaps there's an underlying scheme to purge the city of its less affluent residents, to monopolize this land for the wealthy, turning New York into a grandiose playground for the rich. Only time will reveal the true intentions behind these shifts. But one thing is clear: the path we're on is slowly eroding the soul of New York City, stripping away its diversity and vitality. If we don't change course, the city that never sleeps might one day wake up to find itself unrecognizable, a shadow of its former self, reserved only for those with the means to afford its extravagant price tag.
In 2017 I moved to NYC from Alabama. Lived there 5 years. I was there before pandemic, during pandemic and post pandemic. I left towards the end of 2022. I always tell everybody New Yorkers get a bad rap with the whole “New Yorkers are rude” thing. It’s definately a MYTH, and the way you explained it, is the EXACT way I explain it to people… they definately don’t do fake nice. They ARE genuine and quite pleasant actually. Also on occasion I also have eaten street food… (one of my favorites was the halal chicken and rice with white sauce and hot sauce and a salad on the side) NEVER got sick…who says NYC is only Manhattan? Never heard that one, but whoever says that they definately must have “ originated” in a foreign country and moved there. Each borough has a different energy/vibe. I’ve experienced 4 out of the 5. The 5 years I was there, never went to Staten Island. With that being said…4 out of my 5 yrs I lived in Queens. Queens was HOME. But I’d tell anybody on any day that Brooklyn is DEFINATELY my FAVORITE borough. It’s unfortunate I never got to actually live there… but Brooklyn is a VIBE HONEY! Lastly, NYC has the best parks! When I think about summertime in NYC I think about the parks and the different activities they can offer…yoga, meditation, concerts, plays, movie nights, picnics… there’s ALWAYS something new and exciting to do. Although I’ll never live there again, I definately DO miss NY and will always find time to come back and visit. ❤
Ive always wanted to visit here but i never will, thanks for the great videos
I'm glad to say that i didn't hold any of these myths/stereotypes before i visited in June 2022. It does amaze me how many people actually believe these things, it's not that difficult to do your own research but i guess most can't be bothered.
Thanks for great tips! I visited NYC 2 years ago and I absolutely loved it. Your tips came in very, very handy. And since you mention celebrities I am going to boast a bit now ;-) While visiting I saw 3 famous people-Luke Evans on his bike in midtown Manhattan, Trevor Noah with a group of friends in Tribeca and Matthew Macfayden at the airport. I was so thrilled about it. And P.S. I was in NYC for 10 days and haven't met a rude New Yorker. People were helpful and nice.
As a Jersey Girl I grew up going to NYC. You can eat out for cheap and get really good food if you get out of the touristy spots. I love the people. It’s exactly like he said. And exactly how I am. I hate small talk and I hate always greeting people “hi how are you? I’m fine thanks how are you?” It’s a waste. I feel safe there and in spite of the horror stories you hear on some news channels you can walk around and not worry. I feel much more concerned in Atlantic City and in the greater Ft Lauderdale area. And I love NYC tap water, it’s the best.
What about the National Guard in the subway?
they don't talk about the bad shit here
As a New Yorker point # 4 irritates me the most. Especially when non New Yorkers talk about the city and show Manhattan lol. I live all the way in south Brooklyn. I could care less about Manhattan
We stayed in Manhattan, just up from Times Square in November, and had a great time. Aside fro the bus tour pests on most corners, we didn't really have any issues. As you say in the vid, getting there and staying there are the expensive bits, but we found that most prices for food etc were relatively standard for most cities we've been to. Certainly not as much as I'd have expected for such an iconic and popular tourist trap.
Just returned from NYC, best time ever! Super helpful restaurant staff, same for subway personnel and just regular people. Go to New York if you’re thinking about it. You won’t be disappointed.
Wow! It’s been 4 years since you lived in the Village? I remember that! I’m itching to make a visit to see a particular Broadway show, but I’m having back issues with walking. And NYC is all about walking. Airports, train stations, subway stations, etc. My friend said something like, “I wouldn’t go right now. Too many immigrant issues, crime on the subways…. Even the rats are getting high on drugs!” My response was “It’s a part of NYC you deal with. There has been trouble ever since the first settlers built a wall to keep out invaders…. That’s even before the British took over the city during the revolution. That’s NYC.”
@04:40 this is so true! i've been taking my daughter the nyc for our annual father daughter trip for a few years now and i've been having more fun exploring other areas beyond manhattan and using either subway, busses or ferry to get there, we have also stayed on staten island before for the beach people might not know nyc has atlantic ocean beaches similar to the jersey shore in ocean temps going out to rockaway for a day is also a fun trip espeically if you take the train that goes over the waterways i forget the a maybe?
I live in Paris so I actually feel very at home with New Yorkers. Same situation people where I find the rudeness is more about directness.
That said hotels really are expensive. I do stay out of Manhattan but I still pay more to stay in Queens than I have a hot spot in Milano.
While visiting NYC, I stay at the Sheraton in Flushing. It's only a 5 minute walk to the 7 train.
On one of my visits to NY, I was trying to figure out how to buy a Metro card out of the machine in one of the corridors leading to the subway station. The man at the next kiosk over offered to help without being asked. That is just one example of how nice and helpful every NYer I met was. On another note, I have a particular hotel I like to stay in that is a bit pricey. However, after watching your video about the Jane Street Hotel last year, I perused their website and decided that's where I will stay next.
I would be cautious of this. I forgot which countries this happens in but if someone helps you they might expect you to pay them after.
Speaking of seeing celebrities, in the 1970s, I worked in San Francisco just down the block from the Curran and Geary theaters. On the streets I saw Katherine Hepburn, Burt Lancaster, Vincent Gardenia, Art Garfunkel, Myrna Loy and Vincent Price. Friend of mine saw Bing Crosby.
New York once had the reputation of offering the best drinking water possible. I grew up there, and happily and safely drank water straight from the tap. It may be different now, as New York water may have some zinc in it. These days, I drink filtered water, but I still think that New York City water is relatively good.
Hi Jon
I live in Sheepshead Bay. Sheepshead Bay by train ( B or Q) is about 30-35 minutes from their 1st stop in Manhattan. New Yorkers i would say are decent people not rude..
Jon you forgot about sporting events. New Yorkers get along with each other. I am a Mets ,Brooklyn Cyclones and of course the RANGERS. I have friends who are Yankees fans, RANGERS fans and some are islander fans. Win or lose we all get along.
Any way cool video
Another 1. In Yankee stadium. A Yankees fan hate a Red Sox fan. But outside the stadium, they are all friendly to Red Sox fans.
Shout out to Forest Hills!! I lived there for seven years - such a great area.
I’m from Alabama and I love when I meet New Yorkers! I have some in my family as well. We always have the best conversations and they are very straight forward but have had my back when needed. They’re definitely not for the sensitive though lol. Here in the south especially in Alabama we can be very passive aggressive and fake with you for sure unless you’re in a bigger city like Atlanta.
I have a hotel recommendation for everyone here: I go to the "La Quinta" on West 71st/8th Ave. It's right next to the lower end of Central Park, has a subway station right outside the hotel with quick access to the rest of Manhattan, and it's in a quiet neighborhood right at the edge of Lincoln Square. It's also a very affordable hotel when you book at the right times. I was able to stay there for 110 dollars a night last year during February, smack in the center of Manhattan in a beautiful nice neighborhood.
The only downside is the room is TINY!!!!! Like, super tiny. It is always very clean, and most rooms actually have a private micro-bathroom. And of course, its NYC so you gotta check out your bed for critters and make sure all it safe to sleep. I'd tell anyone to check their beds in any hotel in the world, but especially so when you are in a major city like NY or Chicago or Vegas.
I don't think New Yorkers are rude they're just in a rush and if you get in their way they get upset. I'm from Michigan and I'm the same way.
I have made 25-26 trips to NYC from Alabama since 2007 and have never encountered anyone being rude… in fact, I would say most are more polite and helpful than people here in the “hospitable” South!
I want to go NY again
In New York people have a rude way of being polite, and in Los Angeles it's the other way around🥴
I feel like celebrities hide in plain sight here. You see them out and about, you know who they are, but you leave them alone and keep it pushing. Through the years I've seen celebs like Lenny Kravitz riding a bicycle up 6th Avenue, Janet Jackson at a bodega, Maggie Gyllenhaal walking past my stoop, Nora Jones at Duane Reade, Orlando Bloom walking in Central Park, Jerry O'Connell by Penn Station, Adrian Brody in Williamsburg, Chris Noth, etc.
For celebrities, I have seen quite a few but not expecting it. Mario Cantone was on the subway NYE a few years ago. I also saw Tom Ford walking down the street. My husband has seen so many he lost count! Tracey Ullmann in Bed Bath and Beyond is one of them. He used to be a bike messenger, so he did see and meet quite a few
I take the train into NYC, I find it’s better than traveling by plane. Only issue I had was disembarking off Amtrak and nearly getting lost on the Penn Station side vs Moynihan. Thankfully though easily readable signage helped a lot. Still easy to get lost
Moved here last week, it’s great. Very surprised at how nice people are.
I am a life long New Yorker of almost 69 years and i alwats help people,because i can speak seven languages fluently. Kindness is uts own reward!
Hey Robert! Namaste from India. Any Indian languages in that? 🇮🇳😁
Hi! Could you do a video about the fentanilo in N.Y? Or perhaps you did it?
Hi Jon,
I really enjoyed this video. I actually think that NYC gets a bad rap. NYC is the most vibrant city in the USA for sure and maybe in the world! Any big city has problems but I have always loved the pace of NYC. It’s expensive but so is quality.
And anyone who believes that NYC is just Manhattan is very obtuse.
Have a great weekend.
Best Wishes,
Peter
5:31 thanks for representing my local area
We were in Washington Square last week visiting from Canada and saw Anderson Cooper walk by with a stroller.
@07:06 an excellent trip you can take if you in manhattan to see this is taking the nyc ferry from one of the manhattan stops to throgs neck ferry point park.
That is true every time I wanna talk to a woman in the streets they’re always in a rush when I try when I’m trying to get a conversation out of them 0:47
Good job
Very interesting! Can you do a vlog of a vlog of the st patricks day parade in NYC today?
i mean its how you approuch people on the street ,i learned alot from these vlogs how to ask something like directions because i get it people wanna sell you stuff or ask for money so its the way you ask a person that does alot, what did surprise me is that when i took the subway in the mornig police was in the subway every morning but at night there where none .
Thank you ...
If a New Yorker smiles at you and says "Hello," you are allowed to smile and say "Hello" in return!
Next sentence will be “give me ur wallet”…
No. They want money.
Sure, you're _allowed_ to, but according to another of Barr's videos, people doing that are likely looking to fleece or hustle you.
Just nod and keep walking.
Remember the subway scene at the end of the first Crocodile Dundee movie? When people ask me about New York nice I tell them thats what it looks like.
What about the immigrant shelters ? Are those really that bad? I want him to cover that.
Are you planning in staying in one of them?
Jon sneakily doesn't show the thousand times he had to stop recording this video and yell "Ayee, I'm recordin' ova here!". 😂
That's not a lie, it's loud.
The price of the food now is skyrocketing in NYC, that’s is insane!
The price of food everywhere is skyrocketing. At least the food in the city is worth it.
I’m glad he specified that waiters are nice at sit down restaurants, which I think he meant high end restaurants because at regular restaurants the customer service can be terrible often but not always.
3rd time I was in NYC, I was literally arriving to my airbnb on 57 btw 8th and 9 th avenue and Goldie Hawn came out of a building, right into a limo. In that same trip I also saw Alysia Reiner in Harlem, walking casually and talking on the phone.
I googled later and found out Goldie lives in that corner, another day we saw a limo and waited some minutes but no one showed up 🥲
With holafly do we do this once in new york or before we fly?
Too many bloggers lately are trying hard to badmouth NYC by exaggerating the real challenges chronically faced by this city and ignoring the bright side. They say crime is out of control, but in reality it’s still nowhere near the 1993 level. They say people can’t afford it anymore; yet I happen to be paying for three-bedroom less than what’s believed to be an average rate in other, cheaper cities. They say there’re rats and garbage “wherever you go”; yet, I don’t see much of it in the touristy areas, and while trash is a problem in outer boroughs, it largely varies by block, and even by building (some supers do their job better than others). So, I’m wondering what special interest groups promote these exaggerations. Is it the car dealers? The out-of-town real estate brokers looking for more business? The IT companies benefitting from remote work? Regardless, I believe this city will still make it.
I find New Yorkers to be a delight to be around and entertaining to watch out in public. On my many visits to the city I rarely encounter rudeness from anyone I interact with. Indeed, they are typically really kind and helpful. If I were ever caught up in an emergency or a disaster situation, I would most want to be surrounded by New Yorkers, who have proven time and again to be able rise to the occasion and help each other out (e.g., 9/11, Miracle on the Hudson, blackouts). I read once that New Yorkers are the most socialized people in the country due to living in such a dense environment and spending so much of their time out an about in public. I guess that's a key reason why they're so good at interacting with other human beings.
Great Video Jon and i agree with most. And I’m like you i wear mostly black lmao 🤣. I’m trying to change that 😎
You tell ‘em Jon.
I saw Woody Allan at toys are us in times square many years ago.
A restaurant has running water, they have the option to wash their hands. I wonder about those street vendors.
The only celebrity I've noticed, is Janeane Garofalo in the Village. Probably have been around others but in NYC you don't notice most people, lol.
actually a great point, people just blend in here.
Former resident of several decades. I fly back from the west coast 4-5 times / year. Lodging is really the only thing expensive. If you're traveling from greater Europe or a large-ish city in the usa flights are cheap and not on frontier or spirit and is cheap in any season unless you have to travel during Thanksgiving or xmas. Just keep watch and buy within 4-5 months of arrival or 11-12 months out but do not buy in between those months. You can offset lodging with cheap great food from Chinatown(queens and Brooklyn and less so Manhattan), little italy, little india. I would not stay outside of Manhattan if it's your first trip. Subway is exhausting in many ways. Ny is awesome and I have traveled everywhere.