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I have to admit of all the bridges in NYC, this one surprised me the most with the lack of safety fence, especially now with electric bikes going fast that narrow walkway you really need to stand to the side and I guess I unlocked a new fear for myself here in the city 😂

Thank you so much! At one point I was looking at information about the New York Cosmos soccer club and I came across many cool photos at Randalls Island, even with Pele - hence, I wish I had seen the older stadium but I never travelled to the island before 2002. For me the adventure ended with the tennis courts at Astoria Park😊

Astoria Park was our home track. Had to take the subway/El there from LIC. After practice, reverse it . Take the F train at Queens Plaza to Jamica and then a bus for half an hour to home.

Since I went to St. John's Prep in Astoria and I lived in Brooklyn, I sort of know what you went through. I don't know, from what I remember when I was younger that commute never really bothered me but now that I am older and I think to myself doing it again on a daily basis it sends shivers down my spine...but then again, I still do a long commute but the difference is that I can sit comfortably in my car.

Wow that is amazing! From what I remember they opened to the public in the early 1950s so when you first saw it in 1965 everything still had to look fairly new.

I walked a small portion of the walkway to Port Jefferson Station and its an enjoyable walk, however I did not cover it in this video as I figured I will revisit the area at some point and do more in the area 😊

That is so cool! I heard even Jimi Hendrix performed there...that would be an experience to hear those guitar solos 😊

It’s those sources of information - like stories from your grandfather - that you pick up a lot of very interesting things that you generally do not see in textbooks. I was lucky enough to have a teacher in high school who was obsessed with NYC and many older neighbors back in Brooklyn where I grew up and now in Queens who shared their stories with me. Now, being a teacher myself I really appreciate the value of all of this.

I saw her name - standing on that corner so many years later it is still hard to believe. It’s one thing to do a short video on the topic like I did, it’s another to read the eyewitness accounts and go through the details - heartbreaking.

My Grandmother, didn't talk about her to much since she died when my grandmother was only 1.i discovered alot about her on my own. So anything I find out about the fire ,I appreciate. Take care.

Thank you for sharing some of your story! In the future I will also try to do Fort Hamilton itself but tie it together with Fort Wadsworth in Staten Island so maybe once my current teaching semester ends, I can tackle that video.

I am glad you enjoyed the video! At one point or another I will explore the area a little more as Carle Place/Garden City have rich history in aviation 😊

Thank you! Anyone teaching knows the struggle I had in deciding if this should go into the category of comedy or documentary 🤣

I agree, they certainly look like they would not be able to support the weight but as far as I know they indeed did, during World War II focus was placed on automation and those are strong iron tracks which had a system of pulleys and would bring ammunition to the guns. The casemates themselves are there to protect the artillery from any aerial attacks. Weather does have an impact hence equipment needs to be properly maintained and ammunition properly stored. I am not an expert on Fort Tilden however many military bases would also have weather stations therefore they would be able to properly secure the equipment in case of some big storm or something of that nature, however right behind Fort Tilden is the Floyd Bennett Field so my guess would be that most of the data would be relayed from there but that is actually an interesting topic which now you got me curious about.😊

I am really glad you enjoyed it! It is a beautiful area 😊

I had a big smile when I read your comment because I was in Forest Hills a week ago and I thought to myself that in the future that could be a nice video to make and right away Ramones came to my mind 😊

Thank you! Originally I did not considered this but with growth of the channel I have to re-examine this idea and probably do so😊

I see a fellow Seinfeld fan!! You have to give it to Kramer he was confident enough to sell it 😂

Thank you for your work, the place really does look amazing and packed with historical material, highly recommend it to others.😊

It happens when you put something together too quickly…but for an issue like that I am willing to sacrifice the views and everything else, as accuracy is more important. Thank you, I appreciate it. 😊

You can always take them apart into sections and be much easier to handle for few extra bucks all you really sacrifice is messing your pants and shirt, scratching your truck/car, and a next day lower back pain which in some cases might require a chiropractor visit, but hey, you have the extra cash from the scrap yard to just cover the doctor’s co-payment and a bottle of advil. 🤣

I have never been there but would love to in the future as they have the PZL P.11 from the 1930s, and even though I did research on it for one of my articles, I never had the chance to actually see one in person😊

@@NYTrek85 they also have the Il-28R (NATO reporting name "Beagle") - my father flew this variant of the jet in the 1960s

If I did pronounced it with “h” its my mistake, in fact eventually I will do an extra video on this channel to explain the process of creating the content and why sometimes these slip-ups might occur but hopefully as I get more settled in this youtube world I will keep them to a minimum. Then again, I believe I was teaching the French Revolution at the time so maybe I was just rebellious towards words with French origins 😂 And the music, well, it will be a hit and miss as no one has the same taste, but creating a video every week I like to experiment with different genres and see what works and what doesn’t….it’s a lot of trial and error but hopefully I will be able to provide some interesting stuff that you enjoy.👍

Thank you for adding some valuable information!! I sometimes do not want to mention certain things because I am not confident enough in some of the information that I do have, for instance in this particular mansion (or even other ones in Long Island) what exactly was heated and not - of course the greenhouse but like you mentioned sidewalks, tennis courts and so on, therefore to stay on the side of caution and try to be accurate I generally avoid mentioning it. There are some mansions I am more familiar with like the Carnegie Mansion (which hopefully one day I will do a video on) and there I can be more technical but with other mansions, like this one, my knowledge is not as extensive. Therefore I appreciate your input and shedding more light on the topic, as these additions make the channel even better for all the viewers 😊 But I love the fact that you said that many of these people did not know how much money they had or where it was spent - hence why the Great Depression of 1929 caught them so off guard even though the signs of a recession were visible for many months.

@@NYTrek85 BTW, I know very little of this particular property, but I have been in enough older home to recognize these things when I see them and know why they are there. Another thing is that the real history is in the areas that have NOT been renovated. (generally not open to the public either) If you get a chance, go into basements and attics, open closet doors and check back pantries, garages, etc. This is where you will find original light fixtures, bathrooms (for the help) storage of unused items, coal bins, 100+ year old heating systems, original wiring, and early woodwork / trim. You may even find some items placed in storage from a prior renovation. Kinda like your own "American Pickers" expedition. <LOL> If you don't know what you are looking at, try a little research then add subtitles or edit in a voiceover. Most viewers would love that.

I am just like you, those are the spots! I was never interested in something that was renovated in the 1980s or 90s, I want the original stuff and something that has not been seen in years. Unfortunately, like you mentioned, many of these places are closed to general public and being a professor I feel like I need to set an example and follow certain rules even on youtube therefore I always ask for permission and/or permits if I will post it on youtube. Last week I got a green light and filmed a place I will show this Sunday and I am in the process of getting permission in 2 other places therefore I promise I will make every attempt to film and talk about the “good stuff” but in some cases that might not be possible. However as the channel grows I might be able to make things happen once in a while😊

You are so right! The shows in the planetarium are awesome but I still didn't have the chance to experience their Laser Shows yet, so that is something on my to-do list 😊

Absolutely! Unfortunately many people have short memories.

Wah wah 😢

About 2 months ago I did a video titled: "Sands Point Preserve (Castle Gould)" that location was part of Fitzgerald's inspiration for East Egg, however I will try to do something more in the future that deals with Gatsby 🙂

Thank you! In addition to income tax here in NYC we have State Tax, City Tax, Social Security, Medicare along with other deductibles on some paychecks and what do we have in return? Rats carrying pizza on city streets, if it wasn't for good meme content it would be complete madness!! 🤣

Now we are talking! I will absolutely do this location however I wanted to put together a video with not only the Hamilton Grange but other locations in NYC that are tied to the life of Alexander Hamilton. I will probably not be able to replicate the Broadway musical of Hamilton, but I think I can do an interesting video. Therefore it will not be the next video, but give me a little time and I will try not to disappoint 😊

@@NYTrek85 thank you

Absolutely! And I am just scratching the surface of that history as I can not focus on everything at once and my own knowledge is limited so I try to read and learn more so that hopefully in the future I can supplement some of these videos and provide even more interesting information 😊Thank you for watching!

Thank you! And thank you for sharing some of your story as not only is it interesting but also gave me a great idea for a potential future video - of exploring history through the Pall Corporation so not only would I be able to touch upon Glen Clove and Winfield Mansion but also Port Washington among other things 😊

Great additions! Wow, come to think of it that area was at the heart of some great 70s movies

Thank you! The ferry ride alone is fun with great views. Have a great time and safe travels 😊

Thank you so much!! I am really glad you enjoyed the video😊

Ooooo, I am not touching the detailed history behind Walter O'Malley moving the Dodgers, I live too close to Brooklyn and I don't want to sleep with one eye open🤣

I know that in the 80s and 90s (at least) it was done for a variety of reason like self-expression, a form of rebellion against society and norm, as well as recognition by others doing similar things, however I believe there are many things those doing it do not take into consideration and I will address this in a future video at some point 😊

It's just vandalism, pure and simple.

It doesn't matter your age Graffiti thing is done by idiots.

Hip-Hop, plus pot, plus shitty education, plus social media= graffiti courtesy of clueless youth.

You don’t have to get it.

Your comment made me go back to this video and think about it until my eye began twitching.😂 I think originally I wanted to write and say in the video "in Nassau County, Long Island" however to make it simple I left out Nassau County entirely without giving much thought how that would change the whole wording; but, I just changed the "in" to "on" in the description and I appreciate your comment as it never caught my eye. I honestly just realized how nervous and unsure of myself I still was back in March with this whole youtube channel. Hopefully I will not get banned "out on the Island" for this🤣

You really made my day 🙂I am glad you enjoy them, it took me few videos to find my way but I think I am slowly getting a hang of it. Long Island transplant you say...well, I will have a perfect video for you this Sunday 😊

I grew up in Brooklyn a little later but those typical Brooklyn smells is what we all share across generations 😂

Yes, there are pictures in numerous locations, for example there are few in the Library of Congress Digital Collections. There are some organizations with photos in their archives like: Preservation Long Island - who have a digital collection where some mansions can be seen, as well as numerous photographs in private archives. There are also some books like: Long Island's Gold Coast by Paul J. Mateyunas. Although on this channel I am limited to showing images that are free from copyright laws. 😊

I was looking for images in the New York Public Library for Fort Tryon (which is near by and one of my next videos) and came across information that Inwood Hill Park officially opened in 1926 although the city was buying land for it for few years prior - going back to 1915. And WPA played a big role in shaping the park to what it is - many buildings like the Straus Mansion I mentioned were abandoned by 1930s and the WPA cleared them as they were building roads around the park and the Henry Hudson Bridge. 😊

During the summer I am planning to record at least 3 more locations on Long Island so I hope I will provide more ideas for your visit back home😊

@NYTrek85 sounds great! I hope I get home soon , it's been 5 years this August . I've missed being there every single day. I heard you say in this video that you made a video of Caumsett , I love Caumsett. I used to go there all the time, and I swam in the water too. I miss swimming in the LI Sound. Duke was the name of the manager there, he was the sweetest man, he always calledcme Pretty Lady...sadly he died in 2007. I liked Target Reserve, I think that's its name, it's down the road from Caumsett. If you're Catholic, out in Manorville there is the Lady of the Island Shrine, if you never went there it's lovely and peaceful, it has the depiction of the 12 Stations of the Cross, it has 2 small chapels, a gift shop and a little place that sells food and beverages, there's an outdoor area with tables you can sit at, it's lovely there, especially when the trees are flowering. There's an outdoor area with a modern looking statue of the Blessed Mother and benches are there.

Thank you for sharing this information. I love people's personal stories and memories as not only is it interesting but also better shapes my knowledge and connection to all these locations...I did Caumsett State Park in one of my earlier videos when I was still learning how to edit and navigate this youtube world, therefore at some point I will probably return to the area to do more walking and filming. And in Manorville I know exactly the location you mentioned, it is beautiful and I certainly will do a video in Manorville at one point or another 😊

It is so cool to get a different perspective on Newtown Creek - from the middle of the water, great video !!

@@NYTrek85 Thank you!!

Thank you!! 😊