My old neighborhood. Through prayer and hard work God moved me and my family into a beautiful condo with water and NYC skyline views...... East New York Brooklyn made me a go getter. The level of poverty and crime in the 80's through the 90's was horrendous. Much love and respect for the people in the neighborhood who maintain and build a better way.
Hi Kelly. As a guy who grew up in the Highlands of Scotland where the population was about 300 and there was more cattle than people my only insight into NYC was watching tv shows like Hill Street Blues, Taxi, Cagney and Lacey and the Equaliser. Scary that it was reflected in real life.
Hi, Kelly. I am not from New York, in fact, I live in another country, but your comment inspired me that by through prayer and hard work, you don’t have to remain where you are and that there’s better to be achieved. Thank you!
@@haseebm6509 .....YOU CAN DO IT ❤️. Keep God before you, stay quiet (don't tell people your plans), work hard and smart. Hugs from Manhattan, New York City.
@@stubect .... Hello Stuart. I agree with you. A couple of times I was followed home, saw people get stabbed and shot. Vicious attacks based on jealousy. One day when I used to live in East New York Brooklyn.... I was getting a slice of pizza which was $0.75 cents a slice back in 1983. These girls walk into the pizza shop and started looking around at people saying..... somebody is going to buy us some pizza....they kept looking at me and I pretended like a was reaching for a weapon.... I did it nice and slow.....they stopped looking at me and started messing with other people. This is what I mean when I say poverty in that neighborhood back then was HORRENDOUS....these loser chic's were willing to beat people up for pizza or simply take their money 😭. Not sure how bad the neighborhood is because me and my family have been living in Manhattan for twenty plus years. NEVER let your dreams die. Stay safe out there ❤️
I admire you showing all of New York and not just sticking to your comfort level. I give you much respect but that said don’t ever go there at night. Lol👏🏿
Yes, i agree..It's one thing walking through housing projects on a cold Winter day..it's another walking through at night or during warmer weather day hours... However, kudos for his efforts and time documenting life from outside a comfort zone
I'll never forget his late night jaunt into the Ramble lol. That was the first time I was ever genuinely worried for his safety, but he's got a good head on his shoulders at all times. With that said, I'll always breathe a sigh of relief when he gets back into safer surroundings, but I do still enjoy seeing all sides of the city as well.
I agree with you 100 percent. As an ex New Yorker the noise of the city makes me reminisce the good and crazy times I had living there. Brings a smile to my face.
I respectfully disagree. I'm from NC and without his explaining I have no clue whatsoever where or what I am looking at. Without at least some explanation makes me feel like I'm wondering aimlessly in a foreign land. Maybe a little of both?
Miss going to see my grandfather here so much memories watching the train go back and forward from his living room window Rip grandpa 1993 New Lots East New York thanks for taking me back memories
I live on New Lots and Essex Street....I wana get out of east new york and move my family into Queens but It's becoming impossible.i don't wana raise my 2.5 year old daughter around here.
Looks decent enough to me, clean sidewalks, many open businesses, minimal graffiti, late model cars (running not abandoned) parked at the curb, what's the big deal? I could show you far worse neighborhoods in Paterson, NJ for example.
Behavior is the big deal. There are a number of places in NY that look alright, but have high murder rates. You think this is odd... go look at the worst neighborhoods in Rochester! Paterson had 19 murders, Rochester had like 35. Looks nice though.
U have POOR and DANGEROUS mixed up. Between East NY and Brownsville more than 70% of the shootings that happened in the borough of Brooklyn happened IN East NY and Brownsville... and let’s not take it back to 1993 when East NY alone ( yes just the neighborhood) had more than 175 murders in one year........ mind u in 2020 NYC as a whole only had about 500 murders including all boroughs together....
This is where I grew up in the 50s and 60s; 324 Howard Avenue (technically Brownsville) and 87 Rockaway Avenue. As a child, we had a slum lord who didn't give us any heat. We moved during the middle of the night to stiff the landlord. Rockaway Avenue was better until there was a fire on the block. That's when we moved to Queens which seemed like farmland to me at the time. God bless all the folks living there.
@@mtaylor2232 I was four at the time; my mother woke me up in the middle of the night, dressed me and off we went. We left our ratty furniture and some of my dad's construction worker friends packed our stuff onto a truck and we arrived at Rockaway Avenue. Our furniture was second hand and that's where we lived happily for a number of years. But yes, we did not pay rent and my father threatened to toss Berger (our landlord) down the stairs. It was 1958 and you could do stuff like that back then. But I have a lot of love for that area and many wonderful memories. Queens was ok, but I'm a Brooklyn ENY girl at heart.
Not always about the looks but the body count. I used to drive through Compton in the late 80"s when it was at its worse, during the day as a New Yorker it looked like the suburbs to me me. Nice homes, clean etc..
@@DoggieNYC Yes things can change real quick in any neighbourhoods. hope its heading into better times these days. I have always felt safe in NYC. I remember having to speak quite loudly on the cell for couple of hours and loitering around Crown Heights outside my short term apartment at 3 am.... and nobody hassled me... it just felt like I belong, somehow.
for real bro , recently I saw in one of these videos , school in "poor neighborhood " that looked 3x better , and much more futuristic than mine , and I go to actually pretty school so yeah .
I loved this. We used to live on Stanley Ave, a block or two farther down from AK's walk through the Linden Houses. The projects were nice back then and people wanted to live there. We moved to the West Coast in the early 60's but Brooklyn is a huge part of who I am. I shared this with my siblings; they're too young to remember, but there's no place like home.
E. NY was at one time the most dangerous neighborhood in NYC...had over 129 homicides in 1 year...my dad used to work in that area...brings back memories
@@kittywithachoppa Heard a lot of crime and gang related drama/action movies were set there such as Death Wish 3 (1985). This should tell us something.
Loved it! I grew up in EAST New York. Born there and had a great childhood surrounded by friends and family. I grew up on Bradford Street between Livonia And Riverdale avenues. My dads family lived all around. I went to PS 182, JHS 149 and Thomas Jefferson until my parents moved in 1966. The neighborhood looked better than I imagined. Thanks for sharing it brought back warm fond memories of my childhood years.
i went to every school you went to. your family moved at about the right time. east new york was always tuff but it became a cesspool and the devils playground. it was a living hell when i lived there in the late 60s 70s and 80s. i made it and me the strong man i'm now. peace!
I am a different Eddie Haskell than the one below. My grandmother used to live on Riverdale Avenue and Wyona right near you. Everyone was so nice back then (this is in the 1960's),, and I have some wonderful childhood memories there. I can remember her buying Charlotte Rousse's, which were like a little cake with whipped cream and a cherry on it at the bakeries there for us, and bringing home the best chicken at Zorn's Rotisserie on New Lots. I grew up in Linden Projects and Hendrix Street, and went to PS 273 and Gershwin IS 166.
Thank you the video began as a remarkable clearer image quality than I might have imagined. Moving forward, this being he first of yours I’d enjoyed; I can see me coming back. Definitely got that good ole NY vibe.
I lived in East New York until i was 14 in the Linden houses back in the very early 60s. You walked past my building at 225 Wortman Avenue. Thanks for the trip back to Brooklyn!
Thank you for this post GOD Bless all the people who live in this part of NYC Keep strong Brothers and Sisters . And Keep safe, Dave in Yorkshire England ❤❤
I'm from the South East ... I LOVE hearing you explain what and where things are.. I am completely lost without you explaining and it makes it confusing. Have shared your videos w many friends and they are watching as well. I've seen several walkers and you are by far my fav!!! (For the few who prefer no talking, please, turn your volume down.. For those of us who have never been to NY we are clueless without his explaining)
I grew up out here from 79 to 94...moved back in 2015...it's rough but nowhere near as rough as when i grew up and we are right next to Brownsville...Salute ❤❤❤
It has improved. It was much worse in the 80s and 90s. Many of the abandoned buildings are no longer there. I had not realized that it had gotten so much better.
My old neighborhood I lived on Schenck Ave. You passed my old elementary school P.S 13. I no longer live there joined the military and left but you always give me flashbacks when I watch these walks especially since I haven’t been able to visit since this pandemic. Growing up it was rough...there were good times and bad times especially in the 80’s and 90’s but I don’t think it’s is NYC’s roughest neighborhood...There are rough neighborhoods in all the boroughs..It is just a neighborhood where most people are trying to survive by working hard trying to take care of their families especially due to the high cost of living. Stay positive and with prayers all things are possible..stay safe out there during this pandemic 😷.
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS VIDEO......I HAVE TO GO AND VISIT MY AUNT IN BROOKLYN NEXT MONTH , AND THIS VIDEO BRINGS BACK SO MUCH MEMORIES . I HAVE SUCH GOOD MEMORIES FROM LONG AGO.... WITH MY THREE COUSINS , ......JUST GOOD CLEAN FUN ........THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO .❤👍❤👍❤👍
I used to walk down New Lots to the library when I lived on Hinsdale . I'd stop by my Aunt Mary's house on Barbie St. and she always had a snack for me. I remember the old Dutch Reform Church across the street from the library and taking the bus near the New Lots station to Rockaway beach..
Must admit I was surprised to notice that myself, unlike in downtown Baltimore and surrounding neighborhoods. None of us (for the most part) are wealthy people, but at least we can take pride in what we have and keep it as nice as we can with what we have and that applies to all people.
A unique perspective of East New York, Brooklyn. Thank you for allowing the footage to unfold for itself. Keep up the great content, want to see more. 🗽🌉♥️🥾
Walking is my main method of... . . . relaxation. I don't go over my lines or try to solve the world's problems, I just enjoy the scenery and the wildlife. Awesome video!
Good morning AK 😊 Stay warm today, it's freezing outside. I grew up around this neighborhood many, many years ago in the 60's. Great childhood friends.
well there is different reasons for people killing each-other... over money for example.. or over women, .... or when somebody gets f over... or revenge.... this is what humans are about unfortunately .... nothing new this been the case for centuries ... in medieval times shit was alot worse lol
My guy has big balls or he he has a New York pass to walk around those areas. I love this channel cause like everyone neighborhood. It’s always the same. People minding there own business. And living their lives. Keep up the good videos Mr. AK!!
When i was 18 i went to NY with my school, all the way from Italy We had to stay 2 weeks, one in NY and one visiting the east coast. During the NY week the school arranged with a local agency that we had to stay at local's home, they'd make us eat and sleep and they'd get paid Little did we know we had to live in fricking East NY, one of the worst neighbourhoods, now, can you imagine a bunch of 18 yo white italians all dressed up with nice clothes, bags and luggages. As we entered the hood everyone would just stare at us and someone would make threatening signs with hands. It really is sad i really wanted to meet the people that should have hosted me, it would have been a cool experience. Our teachers just panicked and payed the bus driver to take us back to manhattan. I'll never forget the fear and also the thrill of seeing that place, just like a movie. One of the coolest experiences of my life. So sorry people have to live in such a hard place, also so sorry money and race still divides us One day i'd really go back to visit the REAL NY again, but maybe i'll keep away from east NY Bye everyone An italian that just casually ended up from Florence (italy) to one of NY's hardest hoods. Life can really be a surprise
I also lived there around the same time period, and walked that same route. AK walked right by my old building in Linden Houses. Thanks for the memories!
I love the architecture of the red brick houses and buildings. When first built, the builders took such care to make the houses look beautiful and unique. Today, not so much. AK, thank you so much for taking us along on your interesting and educational walks.
On exploring Manhattan video , wanted to thank you very much I enjoyed it immensely and I am aware that your hands were very cold your effort on day like today Wednesday January 26th2021 I appreciate what you did the phasets and quality you formulated to creating this video was awesome thank you again, cheers.
Brings back lots of memories of my living in East New York in the 70-80’s Atkins, and Glenmoore, shopped at Pitkin, Ave, St Marks, and Howard, and had two of my children at Interboro General Hosp on Linden Blvd.
Thanks so much AK. Lived in the Linden Projects when it first opened. Lived right on the corner you passed at Stanley and Van Sicken. Big school across the street I went to was George Gershwin Junior High. We use to call those big buildings with three buildings together the “Y” buildings. When I was ten years old we would get some money and ride the IRT train line for a ten cent token. Moved there in 1957. Thanks for the memories
About 30 years ago I was returning to Brooklyn to visit family and decided to cut through East NY for some reason, from the Interboro (now Jackie Robinson) parkway via local streets. Ended up driving down one or another side street. Many vacant lots. At the end of the block, a bodega on one side with a car parked inf front and a half dozen young dudes hanging around, sitting on it. Directly opposite was another store of some kind, another car, another band of brothers swigging from brown bagged beverages. Just barely enough room between the cars to squeeze through. Driving a new Audi. Thought about it awhile from half a block away then backed out of that block and routed myself down Pennsylvania Avenue, which was packed with families doing ordinary Saturday-afternoon things, to the Belt Parkway. When I was a teen in Brooklyn in the 60s I used to bike ride everywhere, including ENY. Things had changed. The only other time I wimped out like that, turning tall and re-routing- was in West Philadelphia, in a neighborhood that looked like Bosnia after the fighting. It’s probably better in ENY now judging from this video; neighborhoods go through cycles and the 90s were a low point for much of Brooklyn.
No doubt NYC is the kingdom for anyone who likes adventure. Especially if your young healthy have a good bicycle or plenty of subway tokens. You also have to be fearless and have a gut feeling when to leave a certain situation or area ASAP.
Awesome vid. Living here, I’m used to just traveling & taking in the regular surroundings & im a bit desensitized. But looking through different eyes, I see it way different now!
Both my parents are from East New York. I was born there and then they moved to Queens where my brother and I were raised. However, our grandparents and great aunts and uncles, lots of cousins stayed in East New York for decades until mid 2000's. I tease my husband who grew up in Bensonhurst that East New York is the REAL Brooklyn...cuz it is❤
You don’t know what the hell you’re talking about. I grew up there in the 80’s & 90’s. It was extremely violent and still is. Look up the crime statistics for the covering precinct (75th) if you don’t believe me.
I really liked this video. Probably one of my favorite kinds. Residential and love the fact you walked through the projects. So interesting to see how people live.
THANK YOU for this! I grew up by Wortman Avenue in the 70's and 80's. I haven't been back since my mom passed away in 2014. Brought back a lot of memories. This area was way rougher back then. 😊
@@tinkerbelltheredhead oh ok you was on the other side where ps 224 was there was a dip in the street that separated ps 224 was worthman school behind pink houses.
I respect this neighborhood, but unfortunately there were a lot of mafia activity here. No fault to them, but there weren't much job opportunity: either a mob or police/lawyer job.
My friend Action Kid!! Always there when I need you! It's 5AM here in St. Paul and I've got gastritis misery so I can't sleep. I go on RUclips, and what's the first thing I see?? Another of your FANTASTIC tours, and it's of East New York, one of my favorite places to explore!! I've only reached 13:14/38:18 at this point, but I had the urge to put in my greeting before going further. Also, I couldn't help but notice at this point in the tour all these damned fast-food restaurants lined up in a row on the same side of the street: Checkers followed by Burger King followed by Denny's followed by McDonald's. JEEZ!!! No wonder there's so much obesity in this country!! And the pandemic, among other things, isn't helping matters, either. Comfort food. And junk food ain't cheap, but it's A LOT cheaper than the healthier foods we're encouraged to eat. Doesn't make sense!! 🤔
I grew up in ENY, but I moved away many years ago. It was great to see my old school (PS 13) and streets I walked down when I was a kid. I see a lot has changed.
I grew up in Linden Houses and went to Gershwin JHS. Nothing from Linden Blvd to Wortman Ave looks the same on Pennsylvania Ave and nothing across from the JHS look the same on Van Siclen Ave. Damn the Galaxy gone lol. The projects even looked clean outside. He walked right pass my old building 580 Stanley. I miss running wild through ENY in the 90s. Moved in ‘to NJ ‘95 but the East is always home it raised me off that I can live and be anywhere comfortably!!
Wow my dad used to work in P.S. 13 he was security at the front desk. His name is Mr. Williams he passed away this January 08,2022 he was 90 RIP Big Al🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Thanks. You certainly brought tears to my eyes. I was born at 611 Pennsylvania Ave. I lived there from 1943 until 1963. Those were my most formative years. I still pine for those days. The freedom to travel and the love on every street. I am millions of dollars richer. Yet, I would trade places in a heartbeat.
We moved there from the lower east side in 74 and lived till 78... We lived on Pitkin Ave between Bradford and Wyona. On our first day there, we met so many people and visited the Neigherhood Pizza Parla on Vermont...
Man... watching from a poor city in Brazil. It's crazy for me that's considered poverty. If you guys came to my city you would cry lol. I understand the standard is different but that's a good place for me. Of course there are better places but the structure I'll never see in a poor neighborhood here in Brazil.
Yes, the Favelas in Brasil are very dangerous places for anyone to casually walk through. When i visited Rio de Janeiro, on multiple occasions, just walking the streets was a challenge , always being vigilant about being accosted etc.
@@nasdaqua exactly. I'm not from Rio, the city. Im from south in the state of Rio. Like one hour and a half from Rio. I love it there but you can't walk carelessly. But I love Rio anyway.
Thank you. And even though a lot of the people in this neighbourhood receive help from the government they still complain about being oppressed etc. If they went to a third world country and saw real poverty where nobody gets any help from the government they might change their outlook...
@@nasdaqua Brazil is the murder capital Of the world with 64,000 murders in 2017 and 49,000 murders last year. Nothing hasn changed. Brazil is far worse than the United States. U have a big fearless heart traveling to Brazil 🇧🇷
AK know's that a picture is worth a thousand words. I've lived in 2 of the "most dangerous" of cities in the United States: East Palo Alto (CA) to and South Central, LA. Both were quiet, clean, and the people were pleasant and cared about the quality of life within the respective cities they live in.
I lived in Brownsville as a child when there were lots of burned down buildings and violence I'm the streets. We then moved out to canarsie Brooklyn. Then I moved to queens and stood there since. Now I live in Phoenix arizona
I don’t know how “rough” this neighborhood is, but I will say it looks very clean. I like the brick row homes, they don’t make them like that anymore. It looks like a neighborhood, in any city.
If you see "Houses" in the name... it's NYHA ( NY Housing Authority ). Linden Houses are definitely the projects. But no, public housing in NY is not expensive. It's income based. I can't say for certain, down to the number... but it should be around 30% of the renter's income.
@@babymammoth34 During Dinkins' administration there was a dent made in crime but many have forgotten or were not truly aware of it but at the same time the crime drop was not from his doing. The crime drop came after the NYC Transit Authority brought in an outsider to be the Chief of the New York City Transit Police Department (Merged Into the NYPD 1995). Almost 30 years ago NYC had 3 seperate police agencies and they were the NYPD, Transit Police, and the Housing Police. During Dinkins Mayoral stint the Transit Authority hired Bill Bratton (Boston) as the chief of police and it was during his tenure the crime in the subway substantially dropped. This is why Rudy gave him the job of Police Commissioner. Dinkins gets no credit for the pre Rudy drop in crime but that's because nothing he had done was the cause.
My old neighborhood. Through prayer and hard work God moved me and my family into a beautiful condo with water and NYC skyline views...... East New York Brooklyn made me a go getter. The level of poverty and crime in the 80's through the 90's was horrendous. Much love and respect for the people in the neighborhood who maintain and build a better way.
I agree it’s sad.
Hi Kelly. As a guy who grew up in the Highlands of Scotland where the population was about 300 and there was more cattle than people my only insight into NYC was watching tv shows like Hill Street Blues, Taxi, Cagney and Lacey and the Equaliser. Scary that it was reflected in real life.
Hi, Kelly. I am not from New York, in fact, I live in another country, but your comment inspired me that by through prayer and hard work, you don’t have to remain where you are and that there’s better to be achieved. Thank you!
@@haseebm6509 .....YOU CAN DO IT ❤️. Keep God before you, stay quiet (don't tell people your plans), work hard and smart. Hugs from Manhattan, New York City.
@@stubect .... Hello Stuart. I agree with you. A couple of times I was followed home, saw people get stabbed and shot. Vicious attacks based on jealousy. One day when I used to live in East New York Brooklyn.... I was getting a slice of pizza which was $0.75 cents a slice back in 1983. These girls walk into the pizza shop and started looking around at people saying..... somebody is going to buy us some pizza....they kept looking at me and I pretended like a was reaching for a weapon.... I did it nice and slow.....they stopped looking at me and started messing with other people. This is what I mean when I say poverty in that neighborhood back then was HORRENDOUS....these loser chic's were willing to beat people up for pizza or simply take their money 😭. Not sure how bad the neighborhood is because me and my family have been living in Manhattan for twenty plus years. NEVER let your dreams die. Stay safe out there ❤️
I admire you showing all of New York and not just sticking to your comfort level. I give you much respect but that said don’t ever go there at night. Lol👏🏿
Yes, i agree..It's one thing walking through housing projects on a cold Winter day..it's another walking through at night or during warmer weather day hours... However, kudos for his efforts and time documenting life from outside a comfort zone
I'll never forget his late night jaunt into the Ramble lol. That was the first time I was ever genuinely worried for his safety, but he's got a good head on his shoulders at all times. With that said, I'll always breathe a sigh of relief when he gets back into safer surroundings, but I do still enjoy seeing all sides of the city as well.
Lol
Dude has been smacked by CD sellers before. He’s been there done that.
@@LeeEricsson pfft standard
Thank you for just walking and letting the city speak for itself. Love it.
bang, bang, bang, there ya' go
Peaceful on winter morning
Much different on a Hot ,humid summer light
Yes, East New York made me a go getter too. I had to get the hell on.
That's right. 👍💪. Peace and blessings.
I like your quiet walks AK. They give me a chance to think. The sounds of the city.
Yeah, I miss his quiet walks.
I agree with you 100 percent. As an ex New Yorker the noise of the city makes me reminisce the good and crazy times I had living there. Brings a smile to my face.
I respectfully disagree. I'm from NC and without his explaining I have no clue whatsoever where or what I am looking at. Without at least some explanation makes me feel like I'm wondering aimlessly in a foreign land. Maybe a little of both?
@@stephaniegamble3571 right on the money👍
@@topstriker8048 thank you!
Miss going to see my grandfather here so much memories watching the train go back and forward from his living room window Rip grandpa 1993 New Lots East New York thanks for taking me back memories
I live on New Lots and Essex Street....I wana get out of east new york and move my family into Queens but It's becoming impossible.i don't wana raise my 2.5 year old daughter around here.
Definitely a new day in this generation, back in the 80’s & 90’s AK wouldn’t even think of taking this walk.
That’s a fact
The whole North East I swear to god
They say the 90s was the worst but it improved over the years
nah it was safer then. its much scarier now
@@johnsalas4554 east New York is not that bad right now I’m in the east everyday but back in the day I know mad ppl who got rob at gun point
Looks decent enough to me, clean sidewalks, many open businesses, minimal graffiti, late model cars (running not abandoned) parked at the curb, what's the big deal? I could show you far worse neighborhoods in Paterson, NJ for example.
Behavior is the big deal. There are a number of places in NY that look alright, but have high murder rates. You think this is odd... go look at the worst neighborhoods in Rochester! Paterson had 19 murders, Rochester had like 35. Looks nice though.
Just because it looks good doesn’t necessarily mean living there is good. That’s basically how NYC runs
Haha I lived in Paterson for a bit. Mad ghetto! That being said I have nothing but good memories of Jersey.
I’m from ENY and my brother lives near Patterson, he said Patterson is like ENY in the early 90’s so yeah I’d say it’s worse than ENY is today! Lol
U have POOR and DANGEROUS mixed up. Between East NY and Brownsville more than 70% of the shootings that happened in the borough of Brooklyn happened IN East NY and Brownsville... and let’s not take it back to 1993 when East NY alone ( yes just the neighborhood) had more than 175 murders in one year........ mind u in 2020 NYC as a whole only had about 500 murders including all boroughs together....
What a fascinating walk through the more grittier side of Brooklyn! Great job!
This is where I grew up in the 50s and 60s; 324 Howard Avenue (technically Brownsville) and 87 Rockaway Avenue. As a child, we had a slum lord who didn't give us any heat. We moved during the middle of the night to stiff the landlord. Rockaway Avenue was better until there was a fire on the block. That's when we moved to Queens which seemed like farmland to me at the time. God bless all the folks living there.
The only time your slumlord gave your family any "heat" is when they brought up the situation to your slumlord.
did you not pay your rent?
@@mtaylor2232 I was four at the time; my mother woke me up in the middle of the night, dressed me and off we went. We left our ratty furniture and some of my dad's construction worker friends packed our stuff onto a truck and we arrived at Rockaway Avenue. Our furniture was second hand and that's where we lived happily for a number of years. But yes, we did not pay rent and my father threatened to toss Berger (our landlord) down the stairs. It was 1958 and you could do stuff like that back then.
But I have a lot of love for that area and many wonderful memories. Queens was ok, but I'm a Brooklyn ENY girl at heart.
Wow, the streets in East New York are so much cleaner in comparison to some of the more expensive parts of Brooklyn and Queens.
Not always about the looks but the body count. I used to drive through Compton in the late 80"s when it was at its worse, during the day as a New Yorker it looked like the suburbs to me me. Nice homes, clean etc..
@@DoggieNYC Yes things can change real quick in any neighbourhoods. hope its heading into better times these days. I have always felt safe in NYC. I remember having to speak quite loudly on the cell for couple of hours and loitering around Crown Heights outside my short term apartment at 3 am.... and nobody hassled me... it just felt like I belong, somehow.
You did very good----I like that you help the old lady--sad to see her in that condition--My God be with you always
Nice walk AK, thank you! I like the no-narration ones once in a while. The city sounds is ASMR to me.
My hats off to you ActionKid. I think this humanizes the folks who live in these neighborhoods.
I think we have a few Eddie Haskell's here commenting LOL.
In the US, the "poor" neighborhoods look better than the "rich" neighborhoods of many countries. Keep that in mind.
No they do not the fuck
for real bro , recently I saw in one of these videos , school in "poor neighborhood " that looked 3x better , and much more futuristic than mine , and I go to actually pretty school so yeah .
@@beyondalldreams yet kids can't read
It really isn’t
ActionKid be mad quiet when he go to the dangerous neighborhoods. No ‘ Hello everybody....’ no nothing. He be mad silent and focused. 😆
You gotta watch your back in some areas, its sad that it gotta be that way.
I loved this. We used to live on Stanley Ave, a block or two farther down from AK's walk through the Linden Houses. The projects were nice back then and people wanted to live there. We moved to the West Coast in the early 60's but Brooklyn is a huge part of who I am. I shared this with my siblings; they're too young to remember, but there's no place like home.
Same here, was hoping you would have gone down Stanley Ave further. I lived down near Peggy.
I lived at Ashford in the 90s, it was pretty quiet during the day and got rowdy at night, had to keep your head on a swivel.
E. NY was at one time the most dangerous neighborhood in NYC...had over 129 homicides in 1 year...my dad used to work in that area...brings back memories
And it’s still terrible today
@@kittywithachoppa Heard a lot of crime and gang related drama/action movies were set there such as Death Wish 3 (1985). This should tell us something.
Loved it! I grew up in EAST New York. Born there and had a great childhood surrounded by friends and family. I grew up on Bradford Street between Livonia And Riverdale avenues. My dads family lived all around. I went to PS 182, JHS 149 and Thomas Jefferson until my parents moved in 1966. The neighborhood looked better than I imagined. Thanks for sharing it brought back warm fond memories of my childhood years.
i went to every school you went to. your family moved at about the right time. east new york was always tuff but it became a cesspool and the devils playground. it was a living hell when i lived there in the late 60s 70s and 80s. i made it and me the strong man i'm now. peace!
I am a different Eddie Haskell than the one below. My grandmother used to live on Riverdale Avenue and Wyona right near you. Everyone was so nice back then (this is in the 1960's),, and I have some wonderful childhood memories there. I can remember her buying Charlotte Rousse's, which were like a little cake with whipped cream and a cherry on it at the bakeries there for us, and bringing home the best chicken at Zorn's Rotisserie on New Lots. I grew up in Linden Projects and Hendrix Street, and went to PS 273 and Gershwin IS 166.
Thank you the video began as a remarkable clearer image quality than I might have imagined. Moving forward, this being he first of yours I’d enjoyed; I can see me coming back. Definitely got that good ole NY vibe.
Really not understanding people getting upset about the lack of narration on this one. AK's letting the spot speak for itself.
from a personal standpoint I just prefer the narration, regardless it's always good content
Trust and believe, they don't know, it's best if he kept as quiet as possible around Stanley ave
I really like the non narrated too
'cause those three words sound just so cool
I lived in East New York until i was 14 in the Linden houses back in the very early 60s. You walked past my building at 225 Wortman Avenue. Thanks for the trip back to Brooklyn!
I live there now they are renovating the projects
these types of videos on youtube now are simply fantastic! thank you. the world is a fantastic collage.
Thank you for this post GOD Bless all the people who live in this part of NYC Keep strong Brothers and Sisters . And Keep safe, Dave in Yorkshire England ❤❤
Best wishes to you all from London, UK. Thinking also of my New Jersey born mother. Really interesting video, ActionKid. Thank you.
I'm from the South East ... I LOVE hearing you explain what and where things are.. I am completely lost without you explaining and it makes it confusing. Have shared your videos w many friends and they are watching as well. I've seen several walkers and you are by far my fav!!! (For the few who prefer no talking, please, turn your volume down.. For those of us who have never been to NY we are clueless without his explaining)
I grew up out here from 79 to 94...moved back in 2015...it's rough but nowhere near as rough as when i grew up and we are right next to Brownsville...Salute ❤❤❤
It has improved. It was much worse in the 80s and 90s. Many of the abandoned buildings are no longer there. I had not realized that it had gotten so much better.
My old neighborhood I lived on Schenck Ave. You passed my old elementary school P.S 13. I no longer live there joined the military and left but you always give me flashbacks when I watch these walks especially since I haven’t been able to visit since this pandemic. Growing up it was rough...there were good times and bad times especially in the 80’s and 90’s but I don’t think it’s is NYC’s roughest neighborhood...There are rough neighborhoods in all the boroughs..It is just a neighborhood where most people are trying to survive by working hard trying to take care of their families especially due to the high cost of living. Stay positive and with prayers all things are possible..stay safe out there during this pandemic 😷.
what do all the rough neighborhoods have in common ?
@@liamfun1000 they’re all rough and neighborhoods?? 😭😭
That was a beautiful thing that you did at 38.32 ! You are the best!! New sub from St Ives , Cornwall, UK.
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS VIDEO......I HAVE TO GO AND VISIT MY AUNT IN BROOKLYN NEXT MONTH , AND THIS VIDEO BRINGS BACK SO MUCH MEMORIES . I HAVE SUCH GOOD MEMORIES FROM LONG AGO.... WITH MY THREE COUSINS , ......JUST GOOD CLEAN FUN ........THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO .❤👍❤👍❤👍
I used to walk down New Lots to the library when I lived on Hinsdale . I'd stop by my Aunt Mary's house on Barbie St. and she always had a snack for me. I remember the old Dutch Reform Church across the street from the library and taking the bus near the New Lots station to Rockaway beach..
One thing I could say about this neighborhood there seems to be very little trash in the streets.
That's one thing about out there the ppl keep it clean
Must admit I was surprised to notice that myself, unlike in downtown Baltimore and surrounding neighborhoods. None of us (for the most part) are wealthy people, but at least we can take pride in what we have and keep it as nice as we can with what we have and that applies to all people.
That’s because on tuesdays the garbage truck comes to pick it up
Brooklyn communities are very good at keeping their areas clean
Now my old stomping grounds in the South Bronx is different
@shmoney vibes As long as it's not stinky funky booty. :)
A unique perspective of East New York, Brooklyn. Thank you for allowing the footage to unfold for itself. Keep up the great content, want to see more. 🗽🌉♥️🥾
I just woke up...no coffee yet.....no talking just walking....nice. Thank you AC.
My mother grew up in East NY and that was back in the 30's. Wasn't so great then however I wouldn't walk there in the summer. Good Job Ak
I’m from London so tell me what happens in the summer that makes it different
amandeepv the heat has everyone outside , hot and mad .
@@cathy1679 so more policing required
Walking is my main method of...
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relaxation. I don't go over my lines or try to solve the world's problems, I just enjoy the scenery and the wildlife.
Awesome video!
that's how i feel about driving. upstate of course :)
for someone in south Africa🇿🇦 and never been to the States I appreciate these videos brother 🙏..
East New York still going strong, historical neighborhood great job sir
Good morning AK 😊 Stay warm today, it's freezing outside. I grew up around this neighborhood many, many years ago in the 60's. Great childhood friends.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing your memories with us.
@@ActionKid you're very welcome 🐼
@@ActionKid I swear you wouldn't walk around east new york in the 80s or 90s like that
Watching from Ireland 😉,
Lovely vid,
Love you walks,
Keep it up....
I was born and raised in this neighborhood. The East New York section of Brooklyn.
I love the streets over there. Thanks for another great tour around NY. Love from Sydney Australia❤
Neighborhood is not bad people are why do we always want to kill each other makes no sense 🙏🙏
Because they love to be tough
well there is different reasons for people killing each-other... over money for example.. or over women, .... or when somebody gets f over... or revenge.... this is what humans are about unfortunately .... nothing new this been the case for centuries ... in medieval times shit was alot worse lol
Thank you for the walk, Action Kid!
My guy has big balls or he he has a New York pass to walk around those areas. I love this channel cause like everyone neighborhood. It’s always the same. People minding there own business. And living their lives. Keep up the good videos Mr. AK!!
He should've walk through there in the 70s 80s or the 90s, he would of got robbed as soon he got off the train...just saying...peace
Doesnt look as bad & crazy as it was back in the 80's & 90's. Back then it was no joke.. I lived in Linden Houses for 13 years.. Shit was crazy.
When i was 18 i went to NY with my school, all the way from Italy
We had to stay 2 weeks, one in NY and one visiting the east coast.
During the NY week the school arranged with a local agency that we had to stay at local's home, they'd make us eat and sleep and they'd get paid
Little did we know we had to live in fricking East NY, one of the worst neighbourhoods, now, can you imagine a bunch of 18 yo white italians all dressed up with nice clothes, bags and luggages.
As we entered the hood everyone would just stare at us and someone would make threatening signs with hands.
It really is sad i really wanted to meet the people that should have hosted me, it would have been a cool experience.
Our teachers just panicked and payed the bus driver to take us back to manhattan.
I'll never forget the fear and also the thrill of seeing that place, just like a movie.
One of the coolest experiences of my life.
So sorry people have to live in such a hard place, also so sorry money and race still divides us
One day i'd really go back to visit the REAL NY again, but maybe i'll keep away from east NY
Bye everyone
An italian that just casually ended up from Florence (italy) to one of NY's hardest hoods.
Life can really be a surprise
I lived here during the summer of 2014 with my boyfriend at the time ... from the west coast of Ireland to East New York. Was grand tbh
Awww do u and ya boyfriend want a 🍪🥴
Thank you for this video. It bright back fond memories of the projects. I lived in the Linden Houses from 1958-1972. I did the same walk many a time.
I also lived there around the same time period, and walked that same route. AK walked right by my old building in Linden Houses. Thanks for the memories!
I love the architecture of the red brick houses and buildings. When first built, the builders took such care to make the houses look beautiful and unique. Today, not so much. AK, thank you so much for taking us along on your interesting and educational walks.
Area looks neat and clean. I'm sure there's a rowdy bunch just like everywhere.
Bringing back memories!!
Wow that's my old hood right there may me who I am today top of the world mom just keep it pushing
Awesome!
On exploring Manhattan video , wanted to thank you very much I enjoyed it immensely and I am aware that your hands were very cold your effort on day like today Wednesday January 26th2021 I appreciate what you did the phasets and quality you formulated to creating this video was awesome thank you again, cheers.
Brings back lots of memories of my living in East New York in the 70-80’s Atkins, and Glenmoore, shopped at Pitkin, Ave, St Marks, and Howard, and had two of my children at Interboro General Hosp on Linden Blvd.
what was the Sutter and Belmont area like there?
I do the same exact thing! I love walking and exploring different parts of NYC. Thank you for sharing this with us, and keep up the great work.
Thanks so much AK. Lived in the Linden Projects when it first opened. Lived right on the corner you passed at Stanley and Van Sicken. Big school across the street I went to was George Gershwin Junior High. We use to call those big buildings with three buildings together the “Y” buildings. When I was ten years old we would get some money and ride the IRT train line for a ten cent token. Moved there in 1957. Thanks for the memories
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Did you live on the 14 th floor at 245 Wortman ave
I swear ... I luv this ActionKid's work in our city!
Excellent, keep doing these walking trips, I really enjoy them. 🇨🇱
Nice quiet walk. I liked walking alongside and seeing what you saw. Be careful out there and stay safe Ken.
Thanks that you helped this homeless ❤
About 30 years ago I was returning to Brooklyn to visit family and decided to cut through East NY for some reason, from the Interboro (now Jackie Robinson) parkway via local streets. Ended up driving down one or another side street. Many vacant lots. At the end of the block, a bodega on one side with a car parked inf front and a half dozen young dudes hanging around, sitting on it. Directly opposite was another store of some kind, another car, another band of brothers swigging from brown bagged beverages. Just barely enough room between the cars to squeeze through. Driving a new Audi. Thought about it awhile from half a block away then backed out of that block and routed myself down Pennsylvania Avenue, which was packed with families doing ordinary Saturday-afternoon things, to the Belt Parkway. When I was a teen in Brooklyn in the 60s I used to bike ride everywhere, including ENY. Things had changed. The only other time I wimped out like that, turning tall and re-routing- was in West Philadelphia, in a neighborhood that looked like Bosnia after the fighting. It’s probably better in ENY now judging from this video; neighborhoods go through cycles and the 90s were a low point for much of Brooklyn.
No doubt NYC is the kingdom for anyone who likes adventure. Especially if your young healthy have a good bicycle or plenty of subway tokens. You also have to be fearless and have a gut feeling when to leave a certain situation or area ASAP.
bus stop barber shop, penny mall, blimpies, and white castle used to be my spots. the 80s and 90s were crazy but i swear i miss those days.
I've been in that area a number of times over the years and I've never had an issue with my safety there. I've known someone in that area for years.
It’s different living there b
@@abdulwahedrafiqi8677 That it is.
@shmoney vibes I don’t think so
Ps91!!! Lol man watching this brings back so many memories. Thomas Jefferson was wild Lol everyday was a fight 🤣
Action Kid is fearless, I used to drive a NYC Transit bus in this neighborhood my 1st year on the job, 25 year ago.
It's so dangerous that the train is lifted off the street, windows have bars and Action Kid is scared silent
The A and C trains run underground through northern border of the neighborhood
Try crossing a bridge everyday to and back from work
Awesome vid. Living here, I’m used to just traveling & taking in the regular surroundings & im a bit desensitized. But looking through different eyes, I see it way different now!
Both my parents are from East New York. I was born there and then they moved to Queens where my brother and I were raised. However, our grandparents and great aunts and uncles, lots of cousins stayed in East New York for decades until mid 2000's. I tease my husband who grew up in Bensonhurst that East New York is the REAL Brooklyn...cuz it is❤
You also walked into the low crime area of east New York, if you walked north up Pennsylvania you would’ve been robbed
It's the media that made it sounds real bad but as you can see its a typical Brooklyn Neighborhood.
You don’t know what the hell you’re talking about. I grew up there in the 80’s & 90’s. It was extremely violent and still is. Look up the crime statistics for the covering precinct (75th) if you don’t believe me.
I live here now. It’s still bad. Last summer was like the 90’s again
Says the person that never lived in east New York
Well, I liked this video. Both the narrated and non-narrated videos are good and achieve equal interest. Thank you for your effort and commitment AK.
Linden P's, 4CD My old neighborhood. So many great memories and great people!!
I really liked this video. Probably one of my favorite kinds. Residential and love the fact you walked through the projects. So interesting to see how people live.
THANK YOU for this! I grew up by Wortman Avenue in the 70's and 80's. I haven't been back since my mom passed away in 2014. Brought back a lot of memories. This area was way rougher back then. 😊
Thank you. God Bless you for opening up the world to others. Stay safe and warm.
By ps 224 or the otherside
@@rosayouman721 🤔 not familiar with 224. I was a ps 306 gal
@@tinkerbelltheredhead oh ok you was on the other side where ps 224 was there was a dip in the street that separated ps 224 was worthman school behind pink houses.
I respect this neighborhood, but unfortunately there were a lot of mafia activity here. No fault to them, but there weren't much job opportunity: either a mob or police/lawyer job.
My friend Action Kid!! Always there when I need you! It's 5AM here in St. Paul and I've got gastritis misery so I can't sleep. I go on RUclips, and what's the first thing I see?? Another of your FANTASTIC tours, and it's of East New York, one of my favorite places to explore!! I've only reached 13:14/38:18 at this point, but I had the urge to put in my greeting before going further. Also, I couldn't help but notice at this point in the tour all these damned fast-food restaurants lined up in a row on the same side of the street: Checkers followed by Burger King followed by Denny's followed by McDonald's. JEEZ!!! No wonder there's so much obesity in this country!! And the pandemic, among other things, isn't helping matters, either. Comfort food. And junk food ain't cheap, but it's A LOT cheaper than the healthier foods we're encouraged to eat. Doesn't make sense!! 🤔
I love ActionKid's videos, I probably will never go to NYC or the east coast. It's great to have a free tour with ActionKid!👍
❤This is so wondeful to walk with you!!! Everyone agree?❤
❤greetings from the french Riviera in 4K ❤
I grew up in ENY, but I moved away many years ago. It was great to see my old school (PS 13) and streets I walked down when I was a kid. I see a lot has changed.
I grew up in Linden Houses and went to Gershwin JHS. Nothing from Linden Blvd to Wortman Ave looks the same on Pennsylvania Ave and nothing across from the JHS look the same on Van Siclen Ave. Damn the Galaxy gone lol. The projects even looked clean outside. He walked right pass my old building 580 Stanley. I miss running wild through ENY in the 90s. Moved in ‘to NJ ‘95 but the East is always home it raised me off that I can live and be anywhere comfortably!!
Wow my dad used to work in P.S. 13 he was security at the front desk. His name is Mr. Williams he passed away this January 08,2022 he was 90 RIP Big Al🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Wicked profile bro, salutes from the UK 👊
Thanks. You certainly brought tears to my eyes. I was born at 611 Pennsylvania Ave. I lived there from 1943 until 1963. Those were my most formative years. I still pine for those days. The freedom to travel and the love on every street. I am millions of dollars richer. Yet, I would trade places in a heartbeat.
Unfortunately for us, my friend, that raw wonder of youth is a one-time thing.
We moved there from the lower east side in 74 and lived till 78...
We lived on Pitkin Ave between Bradford and Wyona. On our first day there, we met so many people and visited the Neigherhood Pizza Parla on Vermont...
Man... watching from a poor city in Brazil. It's crazy for me that's considered poverty. If you guys came to my city you would cry lol. I understand the standard is different but that's a good place for me. Of course there are better places but the structure I'll never see in a poor neighborhood here in Brazil.
By the way, love the quiet walks.
Yes, the Favelas in Brasil are very dangerous places for anyone to casually walk through. When i visited Rio de Janeiro, on multiple occasions, just walking the streets was a challenge , always being vigilant about being accosted etc.
@@nasdaqua exactly. I'm not from Rio, the city. Im from south in the state of Rio. Like one hour and a half from Rio. I love it there but you can't walk carelessly. But I love Rio anyway.
Thank you. And even though a lot of the people in this neighbourhood receive help from the government they still complain about being oppressed etc. If they went to a third world country and saw real poverty where nobody gets any help from the government they might change their outlook...
@@nasdaqua Brazil is the murder capital
Of the world with 64,000 murders in 2017 and 49,000 murders last year. Nothing hasn changed. Brazil is far worse than the United States. U have a big fearless heart traveling to Brazil 🇧🇷
Now take a walk through Laurelton in Jamaica Queens on Merrick Blvd, then turn onto Francis Lewis Blvd.
...then proceed to flash da gang signs
He did Brookville park already
@@sugashack74 That's Rosedale, not Laurelton.
@@abrock6215 I know but I say that to say he knows the area. That part of Queens is usually forgotten my most
Can queens stand up!
Those streets were tough 10 to 20 years agon not now its in the process of being gentrified slowly. Thats why it's so quiet
Facts same as browsville
I have been a fan of action kid for ages now I feel as if I know New York city. its almost like I have local knowledge of some of its neighborhoods.
Don't let that fool you if you ever visit!
You took the same route that my brother used to take when he would take me to the library on New Lots Ave.
AK know's that a picture is worth a thousand words. I've lived in 2 of the "most dangerous" of cities in the United States: East Palo Alto (CA) to and South Central, LA. Both were quiet, clean, and the people were pleasant and cared about the quality of life within the respective cities they live in.
I lived in Brownsville as a child when there were lots of burned down buildings and violence I'm the streets. We then moved out to canarsie Brooklyn. Then I moved to queens and stood there since. Now I live in Phoenix arizona
I don’t know how “rough” this neighborhood is, but I will say it looks very clean. I like the brick row homes, they don’t make them like that anymore. It looks like a neighborhood, in any city.
My old neighborhood,Pennsylvania ave was actually my train stop lived on New Jersey ave between Livonia and river dale right behind ps 13
Are all those apartment buildings public housing? Even “public housing” is pricey in NYC. Just wondering. Thanks.
If you see "Houses" in the name... it's NYHA ( NY Housing Authority ). Linden Houses are definitely the projects. But no, public housing in NY is not expensive. It's income based. I can't say for certain, down to the number... but it should be around 30% of the renter's income.
@@CaalamusTube Correct, public or low income housing is based on 30% of monthly income. That's nationwide, based on HUD's numbers.
@@bigsky1970 :]
Thank you for taking us to places we have never been before 💙
Build a time machine and go back to about 1990 and walk that neighborhood and you'll truly know what rough was.
the dark days of the 80's and early 90's in Brooklyn...And Mayor Dinkins wasn't able to solve much of the crime problem nor Koch before him...
@@babymammoth34 During Dinkins' administration there was a dent made in crime but many have forgotten or were not truly aware of it but at the same time the crime drop was not from his doing. The crime drop came after the NYC Transit Authority brought in an outsider to be the Chief of the New York City Transit Police Department (Merged Into the NYPD 1995). Almost 30 years ago NYC had 3 seperate police agencies and they were the NYPD, Transit Police, and the Housing Police. During Dinkins Mayoral stint the Transit Authority hired Bill Bratton (Boston) as the chief of police and it was during his tenure the crime in the subway substantially dropped. This is why Rudy gave him the job of Police Commissioner. Dinkins gets no credit for the pre Rudy drop in crime but that's because nothing he had done was the cause.
The neighborhood looks ciean & quite thanks 4 showing me the city I was born there always a native of NYC but grew up down south u cool action kid 😴
15:41 hey linden houses has been a home for me since 1981 until 2008 and my family still out there and 17:35 is where I was born and raised
Grew up on Van Siclen near Dumont and Pennsylvania Av between Dumont and Blake. Thanks.