What Happened To NYC Chinatown?! 🇺🇸

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  • Опубліковано 22 лис 2024

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  • @PeterSantenello
    @PeterSantenello  3 роки тому +173

    For those of you who watch CC, I’ll have those up in about a day. I apologize for the delay.

    • @homepcmacbook5996
      @homepcmacbook5996 3 роки тому +14

      Please Go back to NYC in a few weeks to talk to unvaxxed blacks. Curious to see how itll Go. Thanks for the videos.

    • @sayajinmamuang
      @sayajinmamuang 3 роки тому +8

      @@homepcmacbook5996 unvaxxed blacks and whites and latinos.

    • @小肉肉-f4u
      @小肉肉-f4u 3 роки тому

      It is a huge deficiency that we Chinese cultural is not confrontational.

    • @billh.1940
      @billh.1940 3 роки тому +1

      It moved to Brooklyn, 8th Ave, by 50th to 65th , 18th Ave and 86th street have become almost all Chinese businesses.

    • @小肉肉-f4u
      @小肉肉-f4u 3 роки тому +1

      Please do more American Chinese community visit. You can upload the vids on mainland Chinese media platforms , and get millions views in few days.

  • @debbierosenzweig8801
    @debbierosenzweig8801 3 роки тому +282

    Peter, I appreciate that you remain objective in your videos. You highlight the very best of each culture and the uniqueness of the people. Your viewers have learned so much through your videos. Thank you for educating us.

    • @sword7872
      @sword7872 3 роки тому +3

      Except that he had to highlight the falun gong lady and the Hong-Kong guy's anti ccp rant plus his own anti ccp spiel. Isn't it up to the people living in China whether they like their government or not? Why do people living in America have to always want to overthrow another country's government?

    • @idk-cj2qy
      @idk-cj2qy 3 роки тому +3

      @@sword7872 Maybe the CCP should also leave people in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Tibet alone instead of trying to occupy them.
      Maybe the CCP should also just let people lie flat instead of trying to slave drive them for "the greater good".

    • @bannedone3ice138
      @bannedone3ice138 3 роки тому +2

      @@sword7872 I agree with you. Too much anti Chinese propaganda going on in USA. The richer the Chinese get, the more they’re hated. Hint hint.

  • @Horseloverfat2374
    @Horseloverfat2374 3 роки тому +52

    Being American of Chinese descent and having documented Chicago's Chinatown, seeing their resilience is astounding and makes me proud to share a culture with. A hundred or so years ago they were forced out of downtown Chicago, due to crime and high rent, and started their own community a mile south on the south side. It's the only Chinatown that's growing, due to strong leadership and community. Without those key things, they would have never have thrived. Someone has got to look out for the older generations. It's a shame they're living in fear all over the country. They're the most vulnerable to people who can't keep a grip, and that's why they're constantly targeted. People want to direct their own suffering onto those who are like them on the bottom of the social ladder but still have it in them to keep their wits together. It's such a shame. Thank you for your honest assessment, wisdom, and for showing the state of NYC Chinatown to such a wide audience. Hopefully, people will shake off their misconceptions, visit, and help stand up against people trying to harm the community.

    • @jaydee6268
      @jaydee6268 3 роки тому +1

      I li’ed the way you bridged ethnicity and nationality.

    • @gregdubya1993
      @gregdubya1993 3 роки тому +1

      I live about 75 minutes from Chinatown, Chicago. I love visiting, eating, and meeting the people there. We weren't allowed to go for a while because of the Illinois travel restrictions. I hope it continues to do well.

  • @blususpect
    @blususpect 3 роки тому +156

    Yo Peter we’re loving the America 🇺🇸 content! Us Americans don’t get to many blogs like this! 💯

  • @janejohnson7357
    @janejohnson7357 3 роки тому +413

    Peter, I appreciate you taking the time to film this and educate people CCP is not China and that people and politics are different. NYC Chinatown was a big part of my life during my 40 years in NYC.

    • @noelakn
      @noelakn 3 роки тому +3

      Hello i just wanted to know why is it in Chinatown every time like if i go to a Chinese store the waiter will speak aggressive with me like in the video 14:55.
      I hope i don't offend anyone just wanted to know why

    • @DZ-bz1ww
      @DZ-bz1ww 3 роки тому +3

      @@noelakn That lady was kinda aggressive even for Chinese patrons. Then again, with Chinese customers they don't need to do so much explaining because they kinda know what is inside different dim sum. I think the underlying problem is that most of these mom n pop restaurants are understaffed coupled with their poor English, makes them more frustrated than they should be. AND, it's NYC where everyone is grumpy all the time. LOL.

    • @noelakn
      @noelakn 3 роки тому +3

      @@DZ-bz1ww I think as waitress and server they should be more welcoming to customer.
      In NYC most of shop weren't aggressive as Chinese shop(i hope that doesn't sound racist) based through my experience.
      Ofc we should always look at the bad side.
      Not all Chinese food are aggressive and non-hospitable.
      Ik that nyc peeps are grumpy and aren't friendly. But i think as restaurant employees they should serve us with kindess.

    • @ArchesBro
      @ArchesBro 3 роки тому +3

      Even more, CCP members arent the CCP. My ex gf was a party member and associate professor at Tsinghua, she was very ignorant about how China was viewed and what laws were being passed by the government. The control of information is just so intense, the fear of saying the wrong opinion or the split between the factions. Try to look at everyone as an individual and make sure they have the most information to make their own choices/opinions

    • @noelakn
      @noelakn 3 роки тому +2

      @@ArchesBro stfu, CCP has made many suffered

  • @sharonhutton8962
    @sharonhutton8962 3 роки тому +14

    You are a good man. Thank you for eloquently talking about how the people of any nation is not the government. Appreciate you.

  • @valiant719
    @valiant719 3 роки тому +224

    Pete’s content is just going from strength to strength. Give this guy his own Netflix series.

    • @stephengiannone5449
      @stephengiannone5449 3 роки тому +23

      If it went to Netflix might not as be as raw as this.

    • @ironnerd8336
      @ironnerd8336 3 роки тому +20

      Please don't. Right now, it seems to be his story. On Netflix, it would be some marketing wank's grift.

    • @GodofLovers
      @GodofLovers 3 роки тому +6

      No! Keep it on yt.

    • @esco200106705
      @esco200106705 3 роки тому +11

      Why does it need to be on Netflix? It's already great content.

    • @GodofLovers
      @GodofLovers 3 роки тому +3

      @@esco200106705 probably older people who think a tv deal or Netflix is better than YT.

  • @honeymoon4130
    @honeymoon4130 3 роки тому +127

    It hurts me so deeply to know that the elders of our communities are having to be afraid to live out the rest of their lives in fear. They deserve the highest form of respect!! I want to protect every one of them 🥺

    • @thousandaireradio3199
      @thousandaireradio3199 3 роки тому +1

      Who is attacking them?

    • @GreaterThanGodLike
      @GreaterThanGodLike 3 роки тому +8

      @@thousandaireradio3199 criminals and racists duh

    • @honeymoon4130
      @honeymoon4130 3 роки тому +8

      @@thousandaireradio3199 lol didn’t watch the video? Elderly people are being robbed, killed, and assaulted, it’s at an all time high. Especially in the Asian communities since Covid happened.

    • @Canis_dirus300
      @Canis_dirus300 3 роки тому +15

      @@GreaterThanGodLike you should know exactly who 10:00

    • @honeymoon4130
      @honeymoon4130 3 роки тому +3

      @Kashmir2000is lmao you didn’t pay attention, did you? Peter literally says it very plainly in this video. Save yourself the embarrassment babe…

  • @mengers06
    @mengers06 3 роки тому +6

    In a world of journalism turned to advertisement income-driven, propagandistic oligopoly.. it is very refreshing to see a channel with this type of content: unbiased, consistent, informative, showing the story for how it is without fabrication to evoke particular emotions or sway public opinion. No fuss, no silly music, just the story and it’s people. The world needs more journalists like Peter.

  • @xuxnx
    @xuxnx 3 роки тому +30

    Peter's level of Journalism is down to earth, authentic and engaging. Very human. There's no sense of agenda except the desire to be educated, to quench curiosity and to inform the audience. These types of videos are incredibly valuable. They don't contain all the fancy editing and fluff that more established media outlets and other content on UA-cam may have. I appreciate how each video just dives right into the heart of the exploration. There is no mumble jumble, no fancy intro and outro, no scripts and the questions are very sincere and thoughtful.
    Good work on your independent work and eliciting the thoughts and feelings of people who live in various communities. Also, it's super that you're from SF; that is super awesome. Maybe I'll run to you out here one of these days.
    Keep up the great content.

    • @PeterSantenello
      @PeterSantenello  3 роки тому +4

      Thanks so much for this Salon! You just gave me a boost to get into my next edit that I'm procrastinating on by reading comments :)

  • @andydzieciaszek586
    @andydzieciaszek586 3 роки тому +155

    So glad you REALLY caught what's going on in the city. That one guy who said it's going back to the 70's and 80's was exactly right. DeBlasio killed the city.

    • @PapeySapote
      @PapeySapote 3 роки тому +4

      It’s nowhere near the crime rate of the eighties lmao you’d be running scared if it was

    • @andydzieciaszek586
      @andydzieciaszek586 3 роки тому +15

      @@PapeySapote Didn't say it was there yet, but it's on its way. And I wasn't running from anyone, I will put it that way. Thank god I am a different person now (actually grew up).

    • @PapeySapote
      @PapeySapote 3 роки тому +2

      @@andydzieciaszek586 it won’t get anywhere near the numbers of the eighties. Fear mongering is all you’re doing.

    • @lordpopesthegangofgods
      @lordpopesthegangofgods 3 роки тому +6

      @@PapeySapote You certainly don’t know enough and it’s actually causing you to form this delusional opinion of yours ! 👏😆

    • @PapeySapote
      @PapeySapote 3 роки тому +3

      @@lordpopesthegangofgods do you know the numbers from the eighties? They’re not even close. Your uninformed opinion is invalid. Do you even live here? Did you live here in the eighties? Two different times, nyc is soft right now, the eighties was a war zone out here. Run along if you don’t know what you’re talking about

  • @janews1246
    @janews1246 3 роки тому +42

    Thanks Peter. Great short video. You have a great perspective on the world and the CCP! As a Chinese-American, I'm glad you are helping distinguish the difference between politics and people. The majority of Chinese in America are here because they oppose much of what the CCP stands for, everything America is not (or at least until recently). Keep up the good work! BTW I also lived off Clement in SF in the 90's, the restaurants and stores were the best part of inner Richmond.

    • @gustavrsh
      @gustavrsh 3 роки тому +2

      It's so sad that the CCP is increasing control and oppression.

    • @estelaangeles2346
      @estelaangeles2346 3 роки тому

      @@gustavrsh the evil leaders in every country want the CCP to rise but a chinese youtuber said china and india will start an apocalypse after 2030

    • @artistknownaslisa2850
      @artistknownaslisa2850 4 місяці тому

      "... or at least until recently."
      Thank you for putting it that way. Thank you for seeing what most seem blind to.

  • @Jawhead1991
    @Jawhead1991 3 роки тому +4

    Salam alaykum Mr. Peter, I Like all your videos they are like a window to the outside world especially for sm1 like me who never travels anywhere. Especially the amish episodes because I had no idea about them except from your videos. Stay safe sir.

  • @GSMMW
    @GSMMW 3 роки тому +8

    No apologies needed; thank you for the honesty.

  • @3C7S
    @3C7S 3 роки тому +50

    I’ve lived right by chinatown for 5 years now. Some of the nicest people & the best food in the whole city are there. Also FYI new york city has 3 separate chinatowns- the original in Manhattan, one in South Brooklyn (Sunset Park) , and the other in Flushing Queens

    • @eddiew2325
      @eddiew2325 3 роки тому +5

      Also a small chinatown in Elmhurst queens and Bensonhurst brooklyn

    • @joshuam664
      @joshuam664 3 роки тому +1

      I didn't know about Sunset Park thank you Connor

    • @3C7S
      @3C7S 3 роки тому +1

      @@joshuam664 all along 8th ave right below the park, no problem!

  • @AndrewDAngeloCCpod
    @AndrewDAngeloCCpod 3 роки тому +265

    I've lived in Brooklyn for almost thirty years. The pandemic has even been causing a ton of violence and crime in my somewhat sleepy neighborhood. It's been a wild ride to see this all come back since not really seeing it since the 70's and 80's. As that gentleman pointed out. Great video, Peter!

    • @gojump7
      @gojump7 3 роки тому +27

      I've been living in Brooklyn over 30 years and the violence I've seen reported and witnessed in live feeds (especially last summer) really made me sad for what has become accepted in NYC. Never thought I would ever want to leave here, but I'm heading out in a month or so.

    • @DMWBN3
      @DMWBN3 3 роки тому +5

      Brooklyn - sleepy.
      Never heard that before 🙂- However, hope things improve & you can get back to how it was & better all round.
      All the best from England 🇬🇧

    • @AndrewDAngeloCCpod
      @AndrewDAngeloCCpod 3 роки тому +6

      @@DMWBN3 thank you, I hope so as well. I knew someone might not believe my 'sleepy' comment. Many of my neighbors are in their eighties and even nineties. Folks who grew up in this neighborhood and some even born in the house they live in. Quiet but now with some crazy crime happening.

    • @nycdave7
      @nycdave7 3 роки тому +1

      SOunds like Bensonhurst or Gravesend

    • @jody6851
      @jody6851 3 роки тому +40

      Excuse me, but the pandemic didn't cause violence and crime. DeBozio and his stupid "progressive" ideology including catch & release "bail reform," disbanding the undercover police illegal gun confiscation units along with the demonization of the police and an elite ruling class that gaslights the public into believing that opposing crime, looting and arson somehow is "racist" led to the resurgence in crime.

  • @deborahkimball-billups6405
    @deborahkimball-billups6405 Рік тому +1

    Wow , interesting stuff
    Thank you again for sharing. I love dim sum .

  • @joymae
    @joymae 3 роки тому +11

    This video made me smile thank you for highlighting my community!!!

  • @mandywhorwal642
    @mandywhorwal642 3 роки тому +1

    The only investigative journalist left in America.

  • @cessyy
    @cessyy 3 роки тому +6

    I REALLY like your demeanor, & how you open your mind to evrything. And try to Show us the RAW side of things. Love it. Good stuff man

  • @Jean2235177
    @Jean2235177 3 роки тому +54

    Amen, Peter. People are not politics!!!! 🙌🏻‼️

    • @johanqian1858
      @johanqian1858 3 роки тому +1

      there is humam,there is politics

    • @imout671
      @imout671 3 роки тому

      "Governments don't live together people do. " Clint Eastwood as the outlaw Josey Wales

  • @soullaljuhani9002
    @soullaljuhani9002 3 роки тому +13

    Yes, it is true that the peoples are not the government. You touched this a lot in your past videos without even saying it
    thanks for this video I enjoyed it

    • @ralphemerson497
      @ralphemerson497 3 роки тому +1

      People are the government. Either the ones who actively vote for progressive politicians. Or the ones who are so removed from daily life they do not get involved in politics. There is a reason why NY and NYC are being run down by liberal politicians who easily dupe these “common folk” into voting for people who destroy their rights on a daily basis.

    • @randomquestions7741
      @randomquestions7741 3 роки тому

      @@ralphemerson497 no ppl and government are different, idk why many chinese actually like the ccp

    • @crush41gb
      @crush41gb 3 роки тому

      @@randomquestions7741 All of the governments good and bad are made up of people and enforcement of rules on people. The CCP is still people hurting people.

  • @ref6122
    @ref6122 3 роки тому +387

    This is what happens in a city with a mayor that is tough on law abiding buissness owners and soft on crime ( almost pro crime)

    • @freedomstar3814
      @freedomstar3814 3 роки тому +26

      It's really sad how a few evil people can cause so much harm !

    • @HelloThere-uh3ll
      @HelloThere-uh3ll 3 роки тому +4

      It’s more like when you blame others and don’t acknowledge the actual issues

    • @kilobyte8321
      @kilobyte8321 3 роки тому +3

      @@HelloThere-uh3ll And those are?

    • @HelloThere-uh3ll
      @HelloThere-uh3ll 3 роки тому +5

      @@kilobyte8321 the fact that you pretend not to know says it all lol

    • @HelloThere-uh3ll
      @HelloThere-uh3ll 3 роки тому +6

      @The A team the fact that you pretend not to know says it all

  • @eeuphoria9077
    @eeuphoria9077 3 роки тому +5

    I like how humble you are man keep it up. I'm going thru some things in life but watching your videos doing these walks is like therapy

  • @EvosBasics
    @EvosBasics 3 роки тому +79

    I was born and raised here, and my family has had roots here for many generations. Appreciate you sharing this. Also that cat in Columbus park? Lol he’s always walking around the hood and doing Kungfu moves.

  • @color-head1696
    @color-head1696 3 роки тому +5

    Peter, I really appreciate your work. Thanks from South Germany.

  • @theroman2130
    @theroman2130 3 роки тому +20

    Great content. This shit needs to be talked about, especially in times like these. I hope to see improvements to Chinatown, and all of NYC.

  • @emmylou-y4b
    @emmylou-y4b 3 роки тому +23

    Keep doing what you're doing, Peter. Years ago, while on jury duty, I watched a group of elderly Chinese doing TaiChi in the courthouse square. It was so beautiful and peaceful. We need to give people who have worked so hard some peace in their old age. Instead, they live in fear, thanks to Bill DeBlasio.

  • @fernaureason7150
    @fernaureason7150 3 роки тому +12

    I love how real you are. Keep up the good work!

  • @Gruntled2001
    @Gruntled2001 3 роки тому +6

    Peter's videos are grassroots journalism at its best. He and his material never pretend to be anything - just the objective "this is what I see and this is what I feel" view.

  • @cyfriss
    @cyfriss Рік тому

    Great points made at the beginning of the video. Coming to NYC soon for a visit. Love to look around and embrace the Chinatown there and see how it differs from Toronto's

  • @jonchal5561
    @jonchal5561 3 роки тому +317

    What diblasio did to our city makes me want to cry. Police do not want to act because they are scared to lose their jobs. we went backwards, and nobody is safe

    • @hah3456
      @hah3456 3 роки тому +12

      Why was he voted in? I hope the Chinese community didn’t vote for him because he was very open about what he was gonna do

    • @hayswhite
      @hayswhite 3 роки тому +28

      Deblasio is a disgrace

    • @jonchal5561
      @jonchal5561 3 роки тому +3

      @@hah3456 who is voted in these days

    • @Max-mn8so
      @Max-mn8so 3 роки тому +4

      @@hah3456 lack of any better candidates, unfortunately.

    • @hah3456
      @hah3456 3 роки тому +9

      @@jonchal5561 I’m not sure but NYC is a very liberal area and always has been. Voter fraud is rampant but Diblasio seems to be the type these NY progressives love.

  • @taiweannoona1204
    @taiweannoona1204 3 роки тому +6

    I have only ever felt graciousness, kindness and hospitality from our Chinese neighbors in this country, whether visitors or citizens. I am Thankful for them. Good people. I truly wish people would love more and hate less. Especially now. Its necessary.

  • @irmakalember9403
    @irmakalember9403 3 роки тому +6

    This was a great video. Peter. I love how he shows the truth that’s happening around our country. Peter best journalist on UA-cam. These little Chinese ladies are so cute. 🥰😘🙂🙂

  • @Jk-ns8mx
    @Jk-ns8mx 3 роки тому

    Another great vid my man!! A good insight into China Town NYC - please god the people will return soon and people can move forward. Thank u from London Town (Uk)!

  • @DMWBN3
    @DMWBN3 3 роки тому +3

    Perked up my Sunday afternoon, Peter drops a video.
    Always interested to see what's on offer & going on around the world 🌎 I do not watch MSM or TV. So, always refreshing.
    Big up from England 🇬🇧

  • @lashawncollins7158
    @lashawncollins7158 3 роки тому

    Love the authenticity of your video. Me and my family will visit Chinatown next month!!! Thanks

  • @YHWHsDaughter
    @YHWHsDaughter 3 роки тому +6

    Great insight and real world view as always peter thank you for your content!!

  • @eduardodelamata9930
    @eduardodelamata9930 3 роки тому +2

    Peter, thank you for your unfiltered approach.

  • @futuredeath
    @futuredeath 3 роки тому +37

    10:00 This is so common in nyc, you just tune it out when someone crazy starts going off.

    • @nickskyrnd5463
      @nickskyrnd5463 3 роки тому +1

      its normal in newyork.. lmao

    • @kgnightcry8118
      @kgnightcry8118 3 роки тому +2

      @@nickskyrnd5463 there was a lot of thar when he went to east New York and Brownsville

    • @durf2753
      @durf2753 3 роки тому

      @@nickskyrnd5463 Same with San Francisco and Seattle

    • @eastcoasttone3952
      @eastcoasttone3952 3 роки тому +3

      In every major city I've visited on the east coast (NYC, DC, Baltimore, Philly) I've always seen crazy shit like that. In Downtown Philly I saw a fight where a dude was about to get choked to death. In fact what he showed in the video was pretty tame tbh

  • @chengyizhang6634
    @chengyizhang6634 2 роки тому

    Lots of great things to see and you still show the edge part in that 80%of your cut. Good JOb Peter

  • @SABOREAME68
    @SABOREAME68 3 роки тому +5

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Is not the same Chinatown that I knew back in 1994. My heart goes out to everyone in Chinatown, as I pray that the situation turns to a more positive one.

  • @timeforchange3786
    @timeforchange3786 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for keeping it real. People need to see the truth. There is too much censorship in the media. People are relying on streamers for the truth. Peace be with you

  • @vwslivinglife4933
    @vwslivinglife4933 3 роки тому +13

    What a AWESOME INTRO!
    ITS THE PEOPLE WE LOVE! NOT THE GOVT!!
    LOVE TOO ALL!!!

  • @szira75
    @szira75 3 роки тому +5

    I love your videos
    I try to learn English and your films are interesting too.
    Have a nice day Peter!🌞

  • @Paparoy42
    @Paparoy42 3 роки тому +5

    Hai Peter, Good video!! Greetings from Holland 🇳🇱

  • @sailingsam3815
    @sailingsam3815 3 роки тому +14

    Chinatown has suffered a lot after 911 and 2009 economic crisis. Now with the pandemic, Chinatown is in very bad shape. I hope it modernizes but keeps its cultural identity.

  • @lukekintsukuroi2383
    @lukekintsukuroi2383 3 роки тому +3

    mate that PS logo on the top right just makes me think I'm watching a Mount Sinai Hospital sponsored clip. Also happy to hear your thoughts in the opening of the clip. Can't agree more.

    • @PeterSantenello
      @PeterSantenello  3 роки тому +2

      😂I know it's not a good logo. I'm actually in the process of rebranding with a new logo which is a huge improvement.

  • @mikemcardle7466
    @mikemcardle7466 3 роки тому

    Nothing better than a Green Mountain Vermonter sharing people from all over with heart, intelligence and passion. You're the rockstar of real! Keep up the great works.

  • @emhce5288
    @emhce5288 3 роки тому +3

    loved this video. yes to the dim sum !! sooo good. I think people need to understand Hong Kong and china are just different. the people/the culture and mannerism is just different. Hong Kong

  • @bethheller7734
    @bethheller7734 3 роки тому +1

    “People are not politics.” So very true.
    Thanks for sharing this video. We were planning on taking my daughter there in a few weeks and would love to support these businesses.

  • @strahlberger
    @strahlberger 3 роки тому +10

    Hello Peter! Greetings from Germany! Have a nice sunday! :-)

  • @pvjohnson52
    @pvjohnson52 3 роки тому +3

    Thanks Peter. Enjoyed your tour.

  • @christianprepper8084
    @christianprepper8084 3 роки тому +8

    I remember my visit in NY in 2006. What a great time, absolutely ONLY positive vibes, chill mood. Actually I've been there more or less same time as you Peter (late Aug). Great memories!

  • @JLBREMER
    @JLBREMER 3 роки тому +15

    I think the Pandemic has def made some people burst at the seams. It's sad that they want to go after our most vulnerable. But I've def seen some folks go crazy here in VA too. I am currently still stuck working from home since last March so I think we have all had our moments of breaking. Another great one Peter. Keep up the great work!

  • @MsChristinaLS
    @MsChristinaLS 3 роки тому

    Thank you for showing the reality of China town. I have wonderful memories of China town spending every summer in the city as a child.

  • @jluisperez80
    @jluisperez80 3 роки тому +63

    Don’t be sorry that’s just content thanks for keeping the camera rolling

  • @niecek.6473
    @niecek.6473 3 роки тому +1

    Another great video! I love Chinatown in NYC & San Fran… Little Tokyo in LA, I’ve had one of the best times there… but like anywhere we go, you have to watch your back 😁

  • @theblissfullone
    @theblissfullone 3 роки тому +7

    That's certainly a good point, Peter ... regarding living in a city and getting out on the street and seeing vendors. Every city should have this ... a lifeline to food and produce. Such a beautiful feeling of community. Too many cities are becoming concrete jungles at their inner core.

  • @ironfreak9105
    @ironfreak9105 10 місяців тому +1

    Peter I have so much respect for you after this video, Thank you so much in providing more information on the CCP and The Chinese 🙏

  • @chriswatchingponies9877
    @chriswatchingponies9877 3 роки тому +4

    You didn't have to walk around for days and dig deep to find pretty much typical struggles in the US..
    2.5 hours was enough. Great vid. Thanks for taking us along.

  • @douglaskilborn151
    @douglaskilborn151 9 місяців тому

    China town is one of the must see places in NYC. Fantastic place! You should go back as it would be fascinating, especially in the current state of things.

  • @josephh6127
    @josephh6127 3 роки тому +3

    That building you pointed to is called "Beekman Tower" by Frank Gehry. Great Video!

  • @Tina23Taurus
    @Tina23Taurus 3 роки тому +1

    loved the edit cut from the park brawl to the flower shop and Dim Sum...love your videos.

  • @generalnguyenngocloan1700
    @generalnguyenngocloan1700 3 роки тому +150

    I lived in NY for 20 yrs. My wife is Chinese. I did not want to see my wife or daughter beaten to death just for the fun of it by criminals allowed to walk free. NYC does not allow you to carry a weapon to protect your life. You are at mercy of animals. We moved to SW FL 8 yrs. ago. We love it.

    • @MoAli-wm4of
      @MoAli-wm4of 3 роки тому +31

      Hope you are now practicing your God given right to carry and protect yourself and your fam with firearms … I’m Pakistani by heritage and born and raised in BK NYC .. moved to FL when I had my first daughter 3 years ago and couldn’t be happier …

    • @generalnguyenngocloan1700
      @generalnguyenngocloan1700 3 роки тому +5

      @@MoAli-wm4of, Good news.👍🏻

    • @MrApplesaucestuff
      @MrApplesaucestuff 3 роки тому +11

      nyc is a shyat hole. cant wait to retire and move. hope it all burns after that

    • @hah3456
      @hah3456 3 роки тому +5

      @@generalnguyenngocloan1700 The Deep South has gotten a ton of Asian immigrants escaping from the horrible crime cities up North. I’m glad y’all are doing well! If you get a chance definitely check out the large older communities in South Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana- who left Vietnam by boat to become fisherman/shrimpers. Best of luck

    • @PapeySapote
      @PapeySapote 3 роки тому +2

      Lol your kind doesn’t belong here then if you’re scared of being beaten. I’ve never once nor has my mother been scared walking around the city lol you keep eating up the propaganda the media puts out 😂

  • @masmik70
    @masmik70 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for your video. It brings hope even with some of the darker realities it showed. I’m now a subscriber thank you!

  • @LinkMassing
    @LinkMassing 3 роки тому +3

    Peter, keep doing what you are doing.

  • @1zcott
    @1zcott 3 роки тому +2

    Peter, man, you are my favorite travel vlogger

  • @loisen
    @loisen 3 роки тому +6

    I like the way you film your videos and discuss sensitive topics. Everyone has their own opinion and we have to accept it. Nowadays people like to think that they’re in the right and that they don’t have to respect the opinions of others.

  • @m0ishq831
    @m0ishq831 3 роки тому +1

    Peter the great of UA-cam 👍🏼 keeping it real bro 🤜🏼...

  • @PWN_Nation
    @PWN_Nation 3 роки тому +78

    You should hit up Louis Rossman from the Rossman Repair Group downtown. He's been vlogging about the decline of NYC for awhile now...

    • @LaurenOliviArt
      @LaurenOliviArt 3 роки тому +5

      I love Louis !!

    • @virtuous_pixel
      @virtuous_pixel 3 роки тому +5

      This would be an interesting watch indeed

    • @maxr2825
      @maxr2825 3 роки тому +7

      He's grown increasingly bitter as his videos progress (for good reasons)

    • @ZuLKiNG
      @ZuLKiNG 3 роки тому +3

      @@maxr2825 can't say I blame him

    • @greenmachine5600
      @greenmachine5600 3 роки тому +2

      He's annoying

  • @MattZaycYT
    @MattZaycYT 2 роки тому

    I love these videos because they show the reality, they remind us the world and the people is not like they appear on tv, on social media. People in general are honest, hard working, loving, they are respectful... They are not full of hate like we see on our screens. I love all the communities, on the end of the day we are all humans. Chinese, Korean, Black, Hispanic, White, Arabic, Turkish, Indian, we are all humans and we can get along great if we want.

  • @bluestonemetallic7
    @bluestonemetallic7 3 роки тому +17

    ….wish you could provide further (or in-depth) stories about Asian cultures (in particular to Japanese/Taiwanese/Korean contents) in America. I’m sure folks out there would like to know more about it, and see additional series related to “Asian in America”.

  • @nazrynazharsamat312
    @nazrynazharsamat312 3 роки тому +1

    Great video Peter. Your American series somehow ignited my interest to visit and work in America one day - A Singaporean in Australia.

  • @jesusisapisces
    @jesusisapisces 3 роки тому +112

    I love how the Chinese elders were just calmly watching the silly little scrap between the two Afro Latino men in the park. 😂😂

    • @davekent20
      @davekent20 3 роки тому +10

      The two guys the park seemed like they were trying to get people's attention. They were probably friends.

    • @LuvThyMind29
      @LuvThyMind29 3 роки тому +17

      ​@@davekent20 The one guy was trying to be loud to gather witnesses and discourage the other guy from doing anything to him. It seems he was being followed so he walked to this crowded park for his safety. There was blood on the one guy's chest so who knows what the hell had been going on between them before this...

    • @kgnightcry8118
      @kgnightcry8118 3 роки тому +38

      @@davekent20 you must not be from New York if you think those guys are friends

    • @davekent20
      @davekent20 3 роки тому +3

      @@LuvThyMind29 didn't see the blood. Must ov been. Thanks

    • @davekent20
      @davekent20 3 роки тому +3

      @@kgnightcry8118 no Chicago what fun time we are having. My god help us all.

  • @judelyons1
    @judelyons1 3 роки тому

    I love following you due to your sensible approach to life and people. Chinatown is one off my favourite areas in NYC but I do think the one in SF is bigger by area when walking about. Then I have to remember that in New York that area rises into the sky. Greetings from N Ireland.

  • @abo58
    @abo58 3 роки тому +19

    You deff have to go to flushing peter the largest chinatown in the US!! And theres a koreantown next door as well so a mixed of Chinese and koreans deff gotta take a trip there 👍👍

    • @taiweannoona1204
      @taiweannoona1204 3 роки тому +2

      I agree, go to Koreatown. I want to see that too.

    • @buzuxi
      @buzuxi 3 роки тому

      Has Flushing overtaken Manhattan Chinatown as the largest?

  • @elisa89ization
    @elisa89ization 3 роки тому +2

    Greetings from Italy 🤗 Love your channel !!!

  • @cableguypr
    @cableguypr 3 роки тому +5

    Go to puerto Rico next👍🏻 love your show bro👍🏻😃

  • @catobie1948
    @catobie1948 3 роки тому

    This is the most amazing YT channel I have stumbled upon. Please share with everyone you know. Don't ever take it to legacy media.

  • @linak7155
    @linak7155 3 роки тому +107

    I know a lady that has lived in China town NYC 🗽 for over 45 years. I'm currently visiting the city that never sleeps 🏙 and are seeing first hand how much ppl just want to be given the opportunity to work and provide for their families. I'm very appaled by the decisions DeBlassio has made in forcing ppl into compliance. Ppl should be able to choose.

    • @ralphemerson497
      @ralphemerson497 3 роки тому +4

      You consistently fail to comprehend that these are the same people who voted DiBlasio for two terms.

    • @linak7155
      @linak7155 3 роки тому +6

      @@ralphemerson497 in a city with millions of ppl many want the freebies and later end up regretting it!

    • @linak7155
      @linak7155 3 роки тому +6

      @pipper donnie for Pete's sake look it up! Acronym 4 People 😉

    • @guccimoochi1184
      @guccimoochi1184 3 роки тому +6

      Keep voting democrats and that’s what happens unfortunately

    • @frogfan583
      @frogfan583 3 роки тому +4

      @@guccimoochi1184 However the Republicans have also become a party of fools too. Both work for the corporations that want to be gods. Two sides of the same coin. Only hope for this nation is less big government more local. Now this government wants charge of our lives from birth on up. We will be data they order around. Local governments addressing local issues with local people will be our only hope. The governments powers need to be checked, how do you do that when it is now estimated that 45% of Americans work for the Big out of control government???

  • @tinasuebravard
    @tinasuebravard 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much!
    I got to visit Chinatown in Washington DC & stay in Chinatown, loved the experience, was precovid

  • @miaadAl-sm3ng
    @miaadAl-sm3ng 3 роки тому +5

    Thanks for the video
    And I ask everyone who reads my comment to accept this important issue. The people are separate from the government and a government should not be representative of the people because this is an unfair view.
    In dictatorial and aunormal governments, the people of that country suffer the most. Love and peace from Iran.

  • @maoba4040
    @maoba4040 3 роки тому

    Thank you for telling us the truth. 👏 Please keep the camera rolling.

  • @svefors1
    @svefors1 3 роки тому +14

    This makes me so sad, I’m a country girl at heart but I loved to visit pre-pandemic NYC. I’m a lover of the theater, especially musical theater. I’ve been to China town numerous times. But now, due to the rise in crime and many of the new regulations I can no longer go. NYC relies heavily on tourism, they are already suffering due to the shutdowns but now they are discriminating towards people like me and it’s sad to see how it’s effecting the ordinary people of the city who have worked hard to make a new life for themselves. I am also an immigrant so I know that side as well. 💕 I can’t wait for the day that I can go back and enjoy the things and places I have come to love.

  • @songquanzhen1465
    @songquanzhen1465 3 роки тому

    Much respect for your wisdom and open mind

  • @jackienaiditch7965
    @jackienaiditch7965 3 роки тому +6

    There is a huge Chinese community in the San Gabriel Valley (SGV), which is close to our house in Altadena (by Pasadena, CA). My husband and I often go to the SGV to eat, and especially for dim sum. We are typically the only non-Asians in these restaurants, and have always been treated with much kindness. I feel terrible about the violence Chinese communities are experiencing all over the U.S. during the pandemic. It's a very sad situation.

  • @svamandolin3546
    @svamandolin3546 3 роки тому +1

    I tried putting annual Dim Sum trip together with about 18 people. So many people against the vaccine requirement they all tapped out. Was sensitive and I did not pry but let them know required for dining in NYC and 70% of people bailed. PS. Your doing very important work on UA-cam. News is rotten andyou provide good education and information. Amish series was incredible.

  • @Chicago_Goofies
    @Chicago_Goofies 3 роки тому +16

    Chicago's Chinatown is pretty much the same like in New York. Lots of people speaking againts the ccp and they used to have up to 20 cars driving up and down the downtown area every Saturday with signs against the ccp. The crime there has skyrocketed as well

    • @rippleli9469
      @rippleli9469 3 роки тому +1

      they are fa lun gong cult members,CIA funded them,more notorious than antifa or proud boy,

    • @randomname931
      @randomname931 3 роки тому +2

      and I'm willing to bet all of them were falun gong cult organized.

  • @chrisrice2083
    @chrisrice2083 3 роки тому

    I like how you are showing how raw the city is the good and bad stuff that happens never be sorry for showing it I like the what you see is what you get saying not the you will see what I think you should see

  • @ozahmed4523
    @ozahmed4523 3 роки тому +3

    That is beautiful Peter: "People are not their politics".

  • @charlieleone
    @charlieleone 3 роки тому

    Hello from Toronto Canada, Thank you for sharing. It's bad up here in Toronto as well, our Chinatown is very small compare to NYC Chinatown, and we have stores are closing too.

  • @Theodorebenevolent
    @Theodorebenevolent 3 роки тому +8

    10:00 in almost any neighborhood you can find these type of people ruining the vibe and energy. Screaming and carrying on. It makes the city unlivable.

    • @Masbelah_ben_Shimon
      @Masbelah_ben_Shimon 3 роки тому

      Are you trying to insinuate something? Just come out and say it then…

    • @Canis_dirus300
      @Canis_dirus300 3 роки тому +3

      @@Masbelah_ben_Shimon you know exactly, stop playing games. Just Mind the FBI and NSA watching us.

  • @fastrich75
    @fastrich75 3 роки тому

    Love your videos I think you found a nitch with your videos you go into community’s that we all wounder about but never can explore our selfs I love them good work

  • @jesusmederos6309
    @jesusmederos6309 3 роки тому +7

    Hey Peter i would like to hear from you about the topic of Cuba. I am a Cuban american and alot of people in the US ARE MISLEAD about what communism really is.. we are blessed in this free country

    • @linak7155
      @linak7155 3 роки тому +2

      Que viva la democracia! 🇨🇺

  • @kaf711
    @kaf711 3 роки тому

    thanks for a balance view. CHINA town is struggling. hope they can pull through

  • @Brimfulofbeauty
    @Brimfulofbeauty 3 роки тому +9

    It’s so lovely seeing positive multicultural interactions. We’re all the same at the end of the day.

  • @BB-yl4wv
    @BB-yl4wv 3 роки тому

    I love your videos. There always so much human interaction and your kindness 😀

  • @bobofthestorm
    @bobofthestorm 3 роки тому +10

    I love how there was an awkward fistbump-handshake. For sure fistbump might be ideal in the current situation we are in, but still it's great to see you not refusing a handshake when a man preferred it.

    • @charliedillon1400
      @charliedillon1400 3 роки тому +2

      Mask on his chin, shaking hands in the street, wishes more tourists would come eat in his restaurant.

    • @kilobyte8321
      @kilobyte8321 3 роки тому +3

      Aren't you supposed to do that retarded elbow bump now? LOL Scamdemic nonsense.

  • @yellowoceanoriginalsongs7142
    @yellowoceanoriginalsongs7142 3 роки тому +1

    Enjoyed watching your video thanks 😊