Uncovering the TRUTH About Downtown NYC (Not What You'd Expect!)

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  • Опубликовано: 21 фев 2024
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Комментарии • 220

  • @SarahFunky
    @SarahFunky  3 месяца назад +14

    If you enjoyed uncovering the shocking truth about Downtown NYC in this video, you wouldn't want to miss my brand new in-person "Must See Downtown: Statue to Skyline" walking tour! Join us for a captivating two hour adventure through Lower Manhattan's iconic sites and mind-blowing history - book your spot at funkyexperiences.com/must-see-downtown.
    Get my FREE 3-day NYC guide: invite.bublup.com/-Tof5joJelG1

    • @hangingwithjen
      @hangingwithjen 3 месяца назад +2

      Seriously, if anyone is taking a trip to NYC, especially first timers, BOOK A TOUR. My family had a great time on our tour with Sarah. Best part was the tour was customized and personalized to what we wanted to see in Manhattan and Brooklyn and we learned a lot of great facts and info about the city.

    • @SarahFunky
      @SarahFunky  3 месяца назад +2

      Thank you so much@@hangingwithjen ! It was awesome showing you around!

    • @user-cv8oi8pm3p
      @user-cv8oi8pm3p 2 месяца назад

      My God ❤😇🇺🇸🙌

    • @erikaahlander9550
      @erikaahlander9550 2 месяца назад

      Would it work to have the two walking tours on the same day? I am arriving a thursday afternoon, and thinking it would be a good start of my week in NYC to have the two walking tours on friday..

    • @SarahFunky
      @SarahFunky  2 месяца назад +1

      It would as long as you have a break for a meal in the middle 😃@@erikaahlander9550

  • @Tiffanyhall556
    @Tiffanyhall556 3 месяца назад +65

    Love This Definitely Do Part 2 🙂

    • @SarahFunky
      @SarahFunky  3 месяца назад +11

      Thanks Tiffany! Maybe I will!

    • @Tiffanyhall556
      @Tiffanyhall556 3 месяца назад +2

      @@SarahFunky you welcome, I love the videos. I was born and raised in nyc and I love to see the history behind our city.

    • @russozelinsky
      @russozelinsky 2 месяца назад

      Criminal illegal aliens. Not 'migrants'
      Victims of police brutality are getting compensated in millions. So why not apply the same approach to crimes committed by illegals?
      Let's keep the DIMS busy this year. Victims of crimes committed by Illegal criminal Aliens living in the U.S. should file a $50 billion class-action lawsuit against agencies at all government levels for failure to enforce existing laws. Proactively seek legal advice and engage in wholesale activism on the political front.

    • @shaunosullivan4433
      @shaunosullivan4433 2 месяца назад

      We arrive on 15/03 and are there for 6 nights, your videos have been very helpful, Thank you

  • @luplew1444
    @luplew1444 3 месяца назад +26

    This video is amazing and informative. Definitely do as many more parts as needed. I have been to this area hundreds of times and knew very little about the background. Your videos unlike many other youtubers never get old. They just keep getting better. The content and quality is so professional.

    • @SarahFunky
      @SarahFunky  3 месяца назад +5

      Your support means the world to me! I appreciate you watching and enjoying my content.

  • @rodolfosarudiansky
    @rodolfosarudiansky 2 месяца назад +8

    @Sarah Funk I´m a quadriplegic from Brazil, I went to NYC maaaaaaaaaany years ago. Doing a tour like this to me is tough, at least, near impossible, so, trully, from my heart, thank you for the ride.

  • @lilcazza3838
    @lilcazza3838 2 месяца назад +4

    Aussie here, been a subscriber for a while. Loved this video, such a fascinating story on how Brooklyn Bridge was built. Wow! Please do a part 2.

  • @JLau-janbgobh
    @JLau-janbgobh 2 месяца назад +2

    I came to NYC as a teenager. I'm now very old. Thought I knew a lot about the city but I've just learned some new information from this video. Loved it. Please do part 2!

  • @lorenanascimento4720
    @lorenanascimento4720 3 месяца назад +12

    Sarah, what an amazing video! I've seen some other videos about one or two of those places, but this one here, with this amount of history infos along... just... THANK YOU!
    Now I have to figure out how to include this tour in my trip 😅🫶

    • @SarahFunky
      @SarahFunky  3 месяца назад +3

      Thank you for your kind words! It means a lot to know my content is appreciated.

    • @russozelinsky
      @russozelinsky 2 месяца назад

      Criminal illegal aliens. Not 'migrants'
      Victims of police brutality are getting compensated in millions. So why not apply the same approach to crimes committed by illegals?
      Let's keep the DIMS busy this year. Victims of crimes committed by Illegal criminal Aliens living in the U.S. should file a $50 billion class-action lawsuit against agencies at all government levels for failure to enforce existing laws. Proactively seek legal advice and engage in wholesale activism on the political front.

  • @TravelingThruLife
    @TravelingThruLife 11 дней назад

    I live in this neighborhood and I still enjoy watching the video.

  • @miq_vc
    @miq_vc 3 месяца назад +7

    Love this kind of informative videos of NYC . Please do a part 2. I'm going to visit this beautiful city in June and this got me thinking of booking a tour.

    • @SarahFunky
      @SarahFunky  3 месяца назад +1

      Thank you for your kind words! Part 2 is definitely on the horizon, and your support means a lot!

  • @ttmm2759
    @ttmm2759 Месяц назад

    I'm from Asia ,learned a lot about the city of New York from your video. Looking forward to visiting NYC😊

  • @aol6983
    @aol6983 2 месяца назад +1

    Part 2 please Sarah, it's the first time anyone has explained downtown to me and it looks fabulous.

  • @AC-lc3tz
    @AC-lc3tz 3 месяца назад +3

    Yes, Please a part 2. I love the history of NYC.

  • @mrkenwu1
    @mrkenwu1 2 месяца назад

    This was such a fun video! Thank you, Sarah!

  • @catalinabartlett
    @catalinabartlett 2 месяца назад

    Loved the stories you shared. Thank you!

  • @darlataddeo6376
    @darlataddeo6376 2 месяца назад +1

    This was so interesting!!!! Part 2 please!

  • @Cheryl-AnnOfficial
    @Cheryl-AnnOfficial 2 месяца назад

    This was class! Absolutely love hearing the history!

  • @stephanieglennon1414
    @stephanieglennon1414 2 месяца назад +2

    So informative and cool! Please do part 2! 👏🙌🌻

  • @vivianesantos6006
    @vivianesantos6006 2 месяца назад +1

    Thank you Sarah that was fantastic!

  • @hopeformeyettrumbull8858
    @hopeformeyettrumbull8858 3 месяца назад

    Amazing!!!! Great video

  • @eddiee2558
    @eddiee2558 3 месяца назад

    Wow! Thank you for this video! Such interesting stories! Thank you!

  • @Fin9919
    @Fin9919 3 месяца назад

    Love this video. Very informative. Thank you.

  • @sandracarbajal874
    @sandracarbajal874 2 месяца назад +1

    I loved it! Do a PART 2 PLEASE!

  • @johanramirezmontesinos1485
    @johanramirezmontesinos1485 2 месяца назад

    This must be the best NYC tour I've ever seen. Thank you so much!

  • @sammieg4145
    @sammieg4145 2 месяца назад +1

    Yesss! Part 2! We’re coming in June and I love this video! Such great information!

  • @dlswa0310
    @dlswa0310 3 месяца назад

    We love this type of video. Ready for part 2

  • @RebeccaWife1Mom4
    @RebeccaWife1Mom4 2 месяца назад +1

    Love this video and the history! Another please 😊

  • @pxw3
    @pxw3 2 месяца назад

    I learned so much! Thank you!

  • @amweg
    @amweg 2 месяца назад

    Hello Sarah. We were in NYC for a week, unfortunately we have to fly back to Switzerland this evening. Your videos helped a lot with preparing what we were going to watch, how and where. Thank you very much and keep it up! Kind regards from Lower Manhattan

  • @Regine_t
    @Regine_t 2 месяца назад

    Just unbelievably amazing!

  • @Lovelifeandtravel
    @Lovelifeandtravel 3 месяца назад +1

    I’m staying in that area next week (from Auz) so really enjoyed learning about it. Great video! Thanks for sharing!

  • @ritaneri7134
    @ritaneri7134 2 месяца назад

    Great Video!!!

  • @heybrymar
    @heybrymar 2 месяца назад

    Loved this! Thx Sarah 🗽

  • @feelfresh77
    @feelfresh77 3 месяца назад

    This was such a great video. I would even say this is one of your best! Keep this stuff up, insanely interesting and i wish I would have know this before I visited last year.

  • @unknownkitchenchallenges
    @unknownkitchenchallenges 2 месяца назад

    this was amazing, thanbk you so much for all the information

  • @joannekatende
    @joannekatende 3 месяца назад

    Wow! Thank you so much for all this history!

  • @mtmarco8900
    @mtmarco8900 2 месяца назад

    Very interesting! Thank you sooo much!

  • @casenda8653
    @casenda8653 2 месяца назад

    Great video!! Would love to see more of those.

  • @janicescott7123
    @janicescott7123 2 месяца назад

    Thanks for sharing 😊

  • @OnTheVerge1
    @OnTheVerge1 2 месяца назад

    such great video with awesome detail. ❤

  • @nancyleahparents7519
    @nancyleahparents7519 2 месяца назад

    Love this Please do a part 2 😊

  • @yankee04
    @yankee04 2 месяца назад

    Thanks. Very informative. Appreciate all the history.

  • @themediterraneanguy
    @themediterraneanguy 2 месяца назад

    such a great , video about NYC , thanks Sarah

  • @nicchick36
    @nicchick36 2 месяца назад

    So interesting- and love your passion for New York!

  • @graemarra9417
    @graemarra9417 3 месяца назад

    Wasn't expecting this to be a tour video. It was awesome! Love hearing the cool history of NYC.

    • @SarahFunky
      @SarahFunky  3 месяца назад +1

      Expect the unexpected, right? Glad I could surprise you with a tour video!

  • @mikefavors7466
    @mikefavors7466 2 месяца назад

    Awesome video, please do a part 2! Just booked a tour for when I'm next visiting.

    • @SarahFunky
      @SarahFunky  2 месяца назад +1

      Thank you so much for the support! I'm thrilled to hear you enjoyed the video!

  • @user-yl3iw7yq3r
    @user-yl3iw7yq3r 3 месяца назад

    Absolutely loved this video. Super informative and engaging. Definitely a +1 for part 2. I normally never comment on RUclips videos but this video definitely warranted a huge KUDOS. Enjoyed every bit of it!

    • @SarahFunky
      @SarahFunky  3 месяца назад +1

      Looks like we've got a sequel in the making! Stay tuned for more engaging content coming your way.

  • @jolo244
    @jolo244 2 месяца назад

    We are doing this tour right now! Thank you!! And thank you for the cookie recommendation. They were so good.

  • @suefitz2498
    @suefitz2498 3 месяца назад

    Fabulous! Please do part 2. I love lower Manhattan. ❤

  • @michaelhillman2959
    @michaelhillman2959 2 месяца назад

    Very informative and entertaining . Not only are you so well versed on the city, you really enjoy relaying all this info to otherwise ignorant fellows like myself. After listening to one of your videos , I feel like I have been educated and have gained a nice chunk of knowledge. I thank you for that.

  • @dr.mentrelyoung1260
    @dr.mentrelyoung1260 2 месяца назад

    Well done!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @lakeeshacarter8608
    @lakeeshacarter8608 2 месяца назад

    Sarah what a awesome video keep up the good work

  • @tamali
    @tamali 2 месяца назад

    Wow this video was amazing.

  • @marcelmp_
    @marcelmp_ 2 месяца назад

    I Looved this video. Super interesting!. More please 👏🏼👏🏼❤️❤️❤️

  • @Aaditya10021
    @Aaditya10021 3 месяца назад +3

    I referred all your videos prior to my visit to NYC earlier this week , those helped a lot ! 😊
    Love from India ❤

    • @SarahFunky
      @SarahFunky  3 месяца назад +2

      Looks like I'm your virtual tour guide! Happy to be of service.

  • @s.macintosh-jc9rf
    @s.macintosh-jc9rf 3 месяца назад +2

    Hi Sarah,
    Well you have done it again! You are a natural communicator with enjoyable presentation. I’m addicted to your channel and thank you for your continuing efforts.
    Best Wishes,
    Peter

    • @SarahFunky
      @SarahFunky  3 месяца назад +1

      Wow! Thanks so much Peter!

  • @ericdudley4169
    @ericdudley4169 2 месяца назад

    So glad to see you! I thought when you moved we might not see you and your wonderful channel! How do you spell relief! Great video by the way, please do a part two. very informative!

  • @larryt67
    @larryt67 3 месяца назад

    Great video

  • @carmenkraft9311
    @carmenkraft9311 2 месяца назад

    I wish I had known about this area when we visited NYC but there is so much to see! Please do a part 2

  • @dp5916
    @dp5916 2 месяца назад

    This is one of the best Video ever from Manhattan. Thank you so much.

  • @AnnaColberck
    @AnnaColberck 3 месяца назад

    Very interesting material, thanks!

    • @SarahFunky
      @SarahFunky  3 месяца назад +1

      I'm just here to entertain and drop some knowledge bombs!

  • @ManmayaMehta
    @ManmayaMehta 2 месяца назад

    I am visiting NYC this May and this part of the city was not on my go-to list. Now it is! Thank you, Sarah.

  • @mahimasabherwal4813
    @mahimasabherwal4813 3 месяца назад

    Wow Sarah amazing! A real master class about NY! I did do one of your tours and it was fantastic!

  • @JustinOquendoNetwork
    @JustinOquendoNetwork 2 месяца назад

    Congrats!!!

  • @user-ey2ku4hy6g
    @user-ey2ku4hy6g 3 месяца назад

    Not long came back. Thanks for all the tips from your vids. Amazing place coming back in December 😀

    • @SarahFunky
      @SarahFunky  3 месяца назад +2

      December is going to be even more amazing with all the new content I have planned!

  • @brianmchale6668
    @brianmchale6668 2 месяца назад

    Good Job, Thanks

  • @mybabybookpage
    @mybabybookpage 2 месяца назад +1

    Part II please. ❤️

  • @cindypelletier9365
    @cindypelletier9365 2 месяца назад

    Great video...yes, part 2 please :)

  • @TravelChannelOne
    @TravelChannelOne 2 месяца назад

    Here for the red manicured nails,the Birkin bag,Prada coat and the black Doc Martens. Love how you style these.Amazinng walkthrough

  • @UNDERTAKER2621
    @UNDERTAKER2621 3 месяца назад +1

    Great video! I never knew the history of the Brooklyn Bridge. Something I took for granted before had such a negative, yet positive, aspect to it.

    • @SarahFunky
      @SarahFunky  3 месяца назад +2

      Who knew a bridge could have such a dramatic backstory, right? History is full of surprises!

    • @UNDERTAKER2621
      @UNDERTAKER2621 3 месяца назад +1

      @SarahFunky I would love to join your tour, and if you could do more of these meetings, that would be great.

  • @evang6681
    @evang6681 2 месяца назад

    I learned a lot in this video thanks

  • @michaelaeellington1376
    @michaelaeellington1376 2 месяца назад

    Hi, Sara I really liked your tour video about Lower Manhattan, especially the part about the history of why we celebrate New Year's every year and the history of how the Manhatten Bridge was built all those years ago without electricity. I didn't know that a bunch of Elephants were able to walk on the Bridge in order to prove to people that they could do it too.

  • @wu05354207
    @wu05354207 3 месяца назад +1

    nice tour of new york, very interesting !

  • @christianhansen3292
    @christianhansen3292 2 месяца назад

    nice info Mrs Sarah Funk

  • @mybabybookpage
    @mybabybookpage 2 месяца назад +1

    I was recently in NYC with family and friends during Christmas time. We stayed at The Mark and our concierge tour guide failed in comparison to you. I'm putting your name in for next time!! Do you also do Harlem and/or Jazz tours?

  • @ronrose2322
    @ronrose2322 2 месяца назад

    Loved this episode. Really-more like it loved the history lesson.

  • @yogitam2372
    @yogitam2372 2 месяца назад

    At 12:39, Pier 17. I remember this well from my teen years. I would ride my bicycle from Chinatown all over lower Manhattan including the Twin Towers and in June 1985. They completed the outside structure of Pier 17 and took down the fencing allowing us to enter. The shops had not been built yet, only the outside structure to include the staircases. I would ride my bicycle down here and carry it up the flights of stairs at midnight. I remember those warm summer nights and I would sit on the benches on the second level and look out in to Brooklyn. The serene of midnight hours contrasted against the hustle and bustle of daily NYC rush. I found it so soothing and enjoyed almost every night I came here. I did not know this but at the time, it would be the last I get to experience this. I left in August of 85 and went in to the Air Force. I would visit annually and loved coming down to Pier 17 until it was taken away by Hurricane Sandy. I didn't know that I would not return to NY to reside but now I visit often and try to enjoy it as much as possible. Thank you for this tour as it evokes great memories of my teen years.

  • @cindee1794
    @cindee1794 3 месяца назад

    This was cool, thanks Sarah! I have not been to that area of the island and now I will have to check it out the next time I make it up there.

    • @SarahFunky
      @SarahFunky  3 месяца назад +1

      Discovering new places is always exciting, glad I could inspire you to explore!

  • @kstishko6771
    @kstishko6771 2 месяца назад

    This is exactly the video i was looking for

  • @lauracortez4857
    @lauracortez4857 2 месяца назад

    More videos like this!! ❤

  • @Allen-by6ci
    @Allen-by6ci 3 месяца назад

    Nice job Sarah

  • @danymacneed
    @danymacneed 2 месяца назад

    One Day I be there again, and if I can I will search for your tour! Thanks for the video.

  • @Ahmed.Khaled93
    @Ahmed.Khaled93 2 месяца назад

    love you from Egypt ❤ i like your content , hope to visit NYC someday ❤

  • @uhar2411
    @uhar2411 3 месяца назад

    Loved it. Especially the last iformation about the elephants...never heard before.

    • @SarahFunky
      @SarahFunky  3 месяца назад +1

      I'm so glad you loved it!

  • @hankahail1510
    @hankahail1510 2 месяца назад

    I'm heading to NYC for the first time in 2 weeks. And I can´t wait to tell my friend about interesting history of Brooklyn Bridge, thanks to you ♥
    Please do part 2.

  • @thomasg9005
    @thomasg9005 3 месяца назад +1

    Love the history lesson !

    • @SarahFunky
      @SarahFunky  3 месяца назад

      History is like a big storybook that we get to explore together. Glad you're enjoying the journey!

  • @chrislopez816
    @chrislopez816 2 месяца назад

    Pier 17 has some great concerts during the summer! I saw Blondie there a few years back and it was amazing! We were on a roof top with views of Manhattan, Brooklyn and the Brooklyn Bridge!

  • @rutdwin
    @rutdwin 2 месяца назад

    Great story 👏 👌

  • @oysero
    @oysero 2 месяца назад

    Hi Sarah, I am from Croatia and I will be visiting Miami and NYC this year, can't wait! I will spend 1 week in NYC, based on your videos, I think this is enough to explore most of the city. Any suggestions, tips? :D

  • @henrikpettersson2886
    @henrikpettersson2886 3 месяца назад

    This was an excellent video. :)

  • @linda-ti1un
    @linda-ti1un 2 месяца назад

    ❤ part two please ❤️

  • @BrusselsDude
    @BrusselsDude 2 месяца назад

    The history of the bridge was fascinating.

  • @benjamincarlier
    @benjamincarlier 3 месяца назад

    Waouw!! You're something else!

  • @breannarg
    @breannarg 3 месяца назад

    Going to Pace and living in the seaport was an amazing

  • @user-dr7by9dx8l
    @user-dr7by9dx8l 2 месяца назад

    Love NYC. Best wishes from London.

  • @adventureswithcarl123
    @adventureswithcarl123 3 месяца назад

    Very informative video of the history of new york city! Will definitely book one of your tours when I do my annual vacation to NYC in November! Thanks for sharing beautiful lady😘😘😘 xox

    • @SarahFunky
      @SarahFunky  3 месяца назад +2

      Your support means the world to me! Can't wait to have you on one of my tours in November!

    • @adventureswithcarl123
      @adventureswithcarl123 3 месяца назад +1

      Your welcome beautiful lady😘😘😘xox! Was wondering do you still do private tours or do you just have your hand picked guides doing the tours now

    • @SarahFunky
      @SarahFunky  3 месяца назад +2

      I have hand-picked guides. They are awesome! My tours can always be enjoyed on RUclips though!@@adventureswithcarl123

    • @adventureswithcarl123
      @adventureswithcarl123 3 месяца назад

      Thanks for letting me know beautiful lady😘😘😘xox

  • @clowchan
    @clowchan 3 месяца назад

    Love the Seaport area. Honestly my fave in all of the city
    Pier 17 is also an excellent concert venue. Saw Ben Folds and the Violent Femmes a few years back

  • @eileenbrid1
    @eileenbrid1 3 месяца назад

    Thanks, learned things; a Part II would be good.

    • @SarahFunky
      @SarahFunky  3 месяца назад +2

      Awesome to hear you found it useful! Part II is definitely on my radar, so keep an eye out for it!

  • @nicoleeliza2702
    @nicoleeliza2702 3 месяца назад

    wow these were really great facts!

    • @SarahFunky
      @SarahFunky  3 месяца назад +1

      Glad you found them great! I'll try to sprinkle in some more mind-blowing facts next time.

  • @MsLurva
    @MsLurva 2 месяца назад

    Really interesting! Different talk from many other ny talks on youtube. 😊

  • @070anika
    @070anika Месяц назад

    Would love a part 2 and 3 and 4. :)