EXPLORE NYC | A Subscriber Shows Me Around Jackson Heights!

[@ElenaTaber]

If you want to be a local guide of your NYC neighborhood that you grew up in, shoot me a message at @elenataber !

[@farihaahmed942]

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[@r.ichie.]

Your guest was amazing. She had so much information for each place you guys went. You can tell she really appreciates the culture in her community. Really cool video overall

[@ElenaTaber]

Stacey is INCREDIBLE! She absolutely crushed it as a local guide!!

[@ml3705]

I was born in Colombia but I’ve been living in Jackson Heights since I was 2, so about 20 years. I’ve always loved the diversity and I’ve grown up surrounded by so many different cultures. It breaks my heart because I’ve noticed more starbucks, more chipotles, more dunkin donuts, they’re opening up a target right on Roosevelt, less small restaurants, mom and pop shops, food trucks, small businesses, etc. My beautiful neighborhood is slowly being gentrified and I just wanna talk about that and put that out there even if no one sees this comment

[@sammullen528]

I am so sorry to hear this and I hope elena sees it at can pin it or something! I am so sorry that your home is kind of being taken from you before your eyes. It must be literally heartbreaking. no lo mereces para nada.

[@karenvelasquez444]

Same here it’s so upsetting :(

[@ARKANOSURANO-yr3qp]

I do not understand why almost always the children of immigrants who were born on American soil, who are Americans, are not proud of their country which is the United States and its values, they are not proud of their American culture, they are not proud of their flag, they do not breathe their country and live missing cultures of origin, countries where they did not have or will have opportunities ...... I DO NOT UNDERSTAND.

[@ARKANOSURANO-yr3qp]

@@sammullen528 I do not understand why almost always the children of immigrants who were born on American soil, who are Americans, are not proud of their country which is the United States and its values, they are not proud of their American culture, they are not proud of their flag, they do not breathe their country and live missing cultures of origin, countries where they did not have or will have opportunities ...... I DO NOT UNDERSTAND.

[@jaystackz3425]

@@ARKANOSURANO-yr3qp we are proud to be american but at the same time we love our culture because we grew up on it all our lifes what is so hard to understand about that

[@joymae]

Ok girl your editing is fire, and I love the shots you get of New York City. Jackson Heights is the closest place I was able to find Southern California mexican food.

[@ladydalrymple]

This series rules! Would love to see episodes on Greek community in Astoria, Orthodox Jewish community in Williamsburg, West Indians in Bed Stuy, Senegalese in Harlem, Italian-Americans in Bay Ridge, Dominicans in Washington Heights - just to name a few!

[@burtonizex]

since we can’t travel at the moment, at least this video can help with the wanderlust i am feeling rn!

[@Bewen_]

Check out the video i just made in Puerto Rico :)

[@annishaborah299]

these videos serve as my regular reminder that Elena is SO INCREDIBLY TALL

[@ElenaTaber]

😂😂

[@katrinaasuncion3723]

Stacey, thank you so much for your vulnerability and knowledge! I appreciated how much you knew about each place you visited- it truly shows your love for Jackson Heights

[@staceycarrillo8301]

Omg thank you so much!! 🥺🥺

[@aiya5675]

My grandfather is a Tibetan Buddhist monk (Became a monk after he adopted my mother) and in college, I worked at a Tibetan restaurant. We would have momos every day and other Tibetan food! The family I worked for is actually from that area in New York! I'm so glad to see the culture getting recognition! FREE TIBET!!!

[@anettegeraldine373]

I love how stacey explain the neighborhood ❤️

[@staceycarrillo8301]

Thank you!! 💖

[@ManaKimura]

the editing is immaculate as always!! story telling = chefs kiss 💋

[@ElenaTaber]

ah thank ya!!

[@IvankaCuenca]

I’m so glad you did Jackson heights! I spent so much time here during my high school years taking the 7 train everyday! I have so many friends who live there, it’s an amazing neighborhood ❤️

[@ElenaTaber]

Such a great neighborhood!

[@carolbenson8963]

Thank you Elena for shedding light on Jackson Heights! I was born and raised in Queens, NY and I could never leave. Jackson heights is definitely a staple place and is such a melting pot neighborhood. As a Hispanic women who has two parents of the same sex, I have spent my fair share of time here and still take the 7 train today just to get to work so I’m glad you brought this neighborhood to your series. Also, Love this series and excited for more!!

[@ARKANOSURANO-yr3qp]

I do not understand why almost always the children of immigrants who were born on American soil, who are Americans, are not proud of their country which is the United States and of its values, they are not proud of their American culture, they are not proud of their American flag, they do not breathe their country which is the United States and they live missing cultures of origin, countries where they did not have or will have opportunities ...... I DO NOT UNDERSTAND.

[@leahsfieldnotes]

awww i stayed at an airbnb here 2 years ago, it was cute to revisit digitally 😭💕

[@lauramarazzi1012]

Love this series so so much! Also Stacey was just the best host! A big thank you to her as well!

[@staceycarrillo8301]

Thank you!! 🥺💖

[@lauramarazzi1012]

@@staceycarrillo8301

[@anetkolarikova4631]

This is like TV series! You look so profesional but also friedly and thats what i like about that and your editing is awesome too! sending love from czech republic

[@yolandaramos1737]

We do not want gentrification in our community. Don’t expect people to speak English just for you. Don’t call the cops on street/subway vendors. Don’t bother or harass kids/teens that have lived here their whole lives. And don’t move in this neighborhood if you can’t handle different races cultures and ways of life.

[@slowloris2258]

Stacey's story about culture and identity speaks to the experience of so many 0th and 1st generation kids in big cities like NYC that I don't think most people are familiar with. One of the great parts about growing up in NYC is that you can make friends who can relate so you don't feel like the odd one out. It's one of the things I miss the most about NYC now that I'm away for school.

[@yolandaramos1737]

If you visit Jackson heights be respectful. Do not treat our neighborhood like it’s the city or your home if you come from the city. These are homes to many minority groups. We do not want gentrification in our community. Many people from the city come and simply don’t respect. This is a place of culture and many languages. Don’t expect people to speak English just for you. Don’t call the cops on street/subway vendors. Don’t bother or harass kids/teens that have lived here their whole lives. And don’t move in this neighborhood if you can’t handle different races cultures and ways of life.

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[@humphrey]

i love it when she says "Hi, HELLO!"

[@ninareinharz283]

yo okay maybe I want to movie to Jackson Heights now! your like my nyc tour guide and I’m loving it!! Thanks for doing these videos so entertaining, inspiring, and love the B roll

[@ElenaTaber]

So glad you enjoyed!

[@JigmeSwag]

Thanks for visiting Tibetan/Himalayan Spot. Tibetans actually moved to America mainly around 90s, it was called the US Tibetan Resettlement Project. I would love to show you around some Tibetan/Nepalese foods in JH or refer you to someone knowledgeable in that regard. ps I know Jessie from last video, we went to same college.

[@aiya5675]

Hi! I used to work at a Tibetan restaurant in college and one of my friends from there has the same name as you!

[@JigmeSwag]

@@aiya5675 Awesome!! It's true, almost every Tibetan has the name Tenzin. It's given by Dalai Lama, if you know, who's name is also Tenzin.

[@marianaciudad6521]

Elena has the best cinematic shots in every video... and btw that kind of journalistic-ish vibe she adds to her videos sheeshhh this girl deserves wayy better on KZbin

[@vanessamagula873]

this is awesome! just curious, are you compensating the guides in these videos? I think that would be really cool especially since they are such an integral part of these neighborhood tours, and I would especially love to see BIPOC New Yorkers getting the money they deserve for their contributions!

[@melissadelatorre8050]

Elena, maybe you can highlight a non-profit that caters to the issues faced in the communities you’re highlighting.

[@aviaviles1019]

We have a lot of non profits here. Chhaya CDC - advocates for tenant rights of south asian communities DRUM - advocates for immigrant rights of Desi community NICE - advocates for immigrant worker rights of Latinx community AAFE - advocates for immigrant rights of Chinese community Voces Latina - advocates for the rights of survivors of domestic violence SVP - advocates for the rights of street vendors Colectivo Intercultural Transgrediondo - advocates for the rights of Latinx trans community There's so many more in our neighborhood I couldn't possibly list them all here. But I encourage you to check the above mentioned.

[@UrbanistExploringCities]

My home neighborhood! Such a great video, Elena! And Stacey did a wonderful job showing around the neighborhood :D Thanks for bringing more attention to how kickass Jackson Heights is and all of its amazing food!

[@sebastianbonahora6319]

I was crossing my fingers for you to go to La Gran Uruguaya, I grew up eating there and I was so happy to see you eating el vigilante de grasa.

[@anitacarter8060]

Wow 🤩 This was fantastic… I learned so much about NYC!

[@christinakcover]

This is a really great video Elena and Stacey! Thank you for celebrating and highlighting the beauty and culture and history of Jackson Heights! Really inspired by how you're taking the initiative to explore and celebrate New York City and amplify the voices of New Yorkers, highlighting small businesses too especially in this difficult time.

[@pennycasson6687]

Hey Elena, you are the coolest person ever (I literally want to be you when I'm older). I'm 18 and from Australia and am about the leave home for university. Can you please do a video on moving away and creating a lifestyle in a new environment. xxx

[@keanamaealtiche2171]

okay but are we not gonna talk about how she put so much effort making this. i love!!!

[@majawenker]

Isn‘t it weird how I’m always sitting smiling and grinning in front of these videos that you make about traveling, exploring, city life(...) Honestly there are luck hormones rushing threw my veins haha, it makes me so happy to get that way of traveling 🥺🙈😂🧡

[@jeannelle_]

I’m loving the explore NYC series!!! Saving this video for the next time I visit nyc! 💖😱

[@Bewen_]

You have to come! Chck out my videos that are based in NYC as well :)

[@zagalcarbajalfrida3813]

I love that you bring a Mexican to your videos! I’m Mexican and I’m obsessed with your KZbin Chanel ☺️🙌

[@joeryan5587]

Dang I didn't realize how tall and elegant you are. Huh. Or maybe she is just really small 😂😂

[@staceycarrillo8301]

She’s tall but as a 5’2” gal everyone is tall next to me 😭😭

[@ElenaTaber]

Ahaha and I’m 6’0!

[@Shreddhaa]

I love Jackson Heights and the insanely good street food there! Everything about this video was incredible and so informative

[@gisela1122]

Awesome video Elena! And thank you Stacey for sharing your knowledge and story!

[@lunabombay]

My Hometown thanks for sharing =)

[@AlexandraAnnette]

so cool!!!!! i like the idea of exploring different areas in nyc

[@dallascalhoun3052]

Loving this series you've started! The quality and diversity is so amazing, I feel like I'm watching an Anthony Bourdain show (RIP

[@ARKANOSURANO-yr3qp]

I do not understand why almost always the children of immigrants who were born on American soil, who are Americans, are not proud of their country which is the United States and of its values, they are not proud of their American culture, they are not proud of their American flag, they do not breathe their country which is the United States and they live missing cultures of origin, countries where they did not have or will have opportunities ...... I DO NOT UNDERSTAND.

[@marijkem]

I love how food has been your ‘hook’ to talk about different cultures!

[@rainbowliann]

As a new yorker, I loooooove this series ❤️🙌🏾 We are not at all “ghost town”

[@SaraLeanne]

Waaaait I want Stacey to be my tour guide if I ever go back to NYC!!

[@ElenaTaber]

She’s the best :,)

[@ashtonfaith]

your videos are SO well done, i can seriously see you filming documentaries for netflix one day

[@clauauaudia]

Hi from Jalisco, México! 🇲🇽 Love the representation 🥰 she is awsome and knew so much!

[@asthakaul]

Love this series and thank you so much Stacey for sharing your story and introducing us to Jackson Heights!

[@kelliannesafarik6714]

This video is *chef's kiss* amazing!!! I can't believe the production value isn't a full on documentary! I learned so much too! I live in NYC as well and I absolutely love nothing more than experiencing new places and learning about new cultures! Amazing job Elena and Stacey!!!

[@kathycook7672]

Missing NYC thanks for your videos .❤️❤️❤️🇨🇦

[@dianagallardo8886]

Hi everyone, I have a question, this is genuine curiosity. If I as a foreigner wanted to move to nyc, would I already be participating in gentrification? NYC is a dream city for me, but I don't want to participate in gentrification. I would feel horrible knowing that the place (apartment/area) I live in was taken from somebody that lived there all their life. I'm sorry is the answer might be ovbious but I really wanted to ask the question because I want to be conscious of the impact of the decisions I make if i decided to move to nyc.

[@elise7892]

elena your conversation in the park with stacey was amazing!!! as someone who lives in the city but wasn’t born and raised here i totalllllly appreciate the trend so far to do this series with native new yorkers and in diverse neighborhoods. props to u! and s/o stacey!

[@melanieemertaylor]

Your guide was amazing - loved how well she knows the areas and talks about it but also her story. xx

[@karissastoner6503]

I was so excited for this video!! Jackson Heights is one of my favorite neighborhoods in NYC!!

[@claudiucorneliu8375]

Hey ! take your medicine,slow down,don't move your hands so fast and remember you have a lisp ! And then things will be fine :)

[@ILY2MuchProductions]

Stacy was an amazing guide and explaining everything so well!! Felt like I was really there with you guys

[@HeavensAudventure]

The editing and unique footage of this video was absolutely incredible. So proud of your content, Elena! Also Stacy was so comfortable as a tour guide and a natural on camera! Loving this series

[@xobethaniee]

I love these and the apartment videos you’re doing of NYC! I feel like you’re helping romanticize New York again when in the past few years it has seemed so unattainable to the “average” person and all about the grind and hustle.

[@itsphilipg]

Stacey really just set a new standard. I can't wait to see more of Beyond Your Block!

[@nicolewei6808]

So well made and informative !! 🥰 Completely foreign to me as an Australian but so cool to see a snapshot of Jackson Heights. Thanks Elena! And Stacey!!

[@carolina7902]

Love that you included spots you visited in the description box! Thanks Elena & Stacey!

[@karapeak8176]

This was so amazing! I'm not sure if I'll be able to move to New York or not just yet, but one of the neighborhoods I've looked at is Jackson Heights and this video made it seem like I was visiting in person. Love this series, Elena!

[@samDenise11]

Yess! I'm so happy you're doing this. Most people only show the city or BK on yt. I grew up in corona next to Jackson heights. It's nice to see other parts of NYC be seen and recognized.

[@itsRonDavis]

32 seconds since posted?! I feel like a real fan 😆. Like the beyond your block approach.

[@ninareinharz283]

Tell me why I could smell the food through the screen

[@ElenaTaber]

I was so hungry editing this tbh

[@ninareinharz283]

@@ElenaTaber yo it’s 10 pm and I I’m honestly down for pho ngl

[@heyrhi]

Your editing is SO GOOD! 👌🏻🔥 also, this video definitely made me miss NYC (and travel in general lol) 😭🥺

[@SivanIlan]

Your creative vision really shines through this series and the vids keep getting better! Would love it if you had captions/text overlays for the dif locations and when wearing masks and talking (it’s a bit muffled). Can’t wait for the next episode in the series!!! xo

[@princessjasminewillis6456]

New York is like my dream city you are ABSOLUTELY Gorgeous And Amazing and I am brand new to your channel. I hope you STAY Safe.

[@Bewen_]

omg haha I live right there!!! I make videos based in NYC and travel videos as well. So happy to see you in the hood :)

[@rachaelnunemacher]

felt like I should’ve had to pay to watch this 👏🏻

[@ClaireBurgi]

My neighborhood! ❤️ A lot of people sleep on Queens when they come to visit NYC, but Queens is the best! Astoria, Forest Hills, and Flushing would also be excellent places to visit!!

[@Alderina]

My granpa’s brother lives here. I like the area so much.

[@beneditocrispim9554]

Great video showing in the same place various cultures. To be in contact with others ways of life enriching our life.

[@khandodolma5316]

love to see this as a Tibetan-American!!! thank u for showcasing

[@YasminaMartin]

love hearing Stacey's perspective and seeing alll these great spots. please do Bed Stuy sometime ! would love that

[@vesnakesic8351]

it’d be so cool if you could did a video with a Columbia/Barnard/NYU etc student with their dorm or near campus apartment and have them talk about where they live and their area of nyc? it’d be super awesome for prospective students (like me) to see more of the city around the campus :)

[@juliaadkins8785]

I can’t believe she went to my college!!

[@martinatejas7704]

I love these types of videos! Keep this way, you’re great

[@arireb]

Ok so like I learned so much more from this one vid than any history class

[@aineomalley6431]

I had never heard of Jackson heights. That was so wonderful to see all the different cultures of food and clothes in a few blocks. If I ever get the chance to New York, IL definitely head for Jackson Heights. Thanks for another great view of New York from lockdown Ireland.

[@greenmachine5600]

Make sure to try out all the food.

[@PattyLongLegs_]

Already my favorite series on KZbin and it’s only episode 2 🕺🏼

[@shrutibakshi2857]

Love this take on NYC. Seen many best and top 10s and must haves... But exploring with a local is a great fresh take! I am in love with this city and want to travel there once! I am indian so maybe a local indian episode is in the near future?? 😁

[@inahaze6192]

Elena, i congratulate you for this initiative. This series is an absolute gem for us who cannot visit or even get to NY. It is my dream, as a European, to go there and live for a while. I love experiencing these bits of each block through your channel, it even gives me hope that one day i will go there eventually. Until then, daydreaming will do.....

[@greenmachine5600]

Good luck

[@dorashrive2635]

I hope the city’s council sponsored you to make this series!

[@AS-xw1ed]

That would be really cool!

[@NinaThomas]

How tall are you Elena? I'm live in Woodside, will defn check out the places you recommended in this video. (I love Espresso 77 btw!)

[@heydiddlediddlegal9001]

She's 6"0 :)

[@melissacho]

KZbin: how much b-roll would you like to ha-- Elena: yes Another spectacularly researched and produced mini travel doc, bravo!

[@MrWright14]

I'm moving to New York in August and these videos are doing nothing but peaking my excitement!

[@kcwestfall]

😳 I used to live in Jackson Height twenty eight years ago. You brought back good memories. La Uruguayan Bakery is still the best. TFS

[@SweetLifeLoverNo1]

I love love love this video! The editing, the videography, the music, your lovely host, the food, everything made me feel so relaxed, dreamy and hopeful! Thank you Elena!

[@jamieandrews9919]

Stacey did an amazing job!

[@tammyriot777]

Wishing you even more success and recognition, Elena! Your content is such good quality. 🥺💯✨💖

[@serenalewis101]

I love just food . Great video!

[@Rose-eg7mc]

Hey! You should really try the Ecuadorian food trucks located around 95th St. in Jackson Heights.

[@ByronDeans]

Taber uses the expression "white passing" to describe herself. That was the first time I'd ever heard that, and that it came from New York makes it especially interesting, considering that's the moneyist city with the most diversity in the world: what's more interesting than that (even for the religiously extreme, who might note it was the founding capital of a country with "In God We Trust" on its currency)? My grandfather was partly Spanish and wouldn't have qualified as "white passing". So where does that put me? I'm almost 100% European, and never went by "white". I didn't live in a white neighbourhood, don't live in one, and wasn't born in one. What's the city speak for me? My uncle in London used to say "PMT" to his clients, and then do an impression of a woman in an acquired accent saying "That was last week", and in connection, I think I'll become a member of the Indian tribe I'm related to if I can, so I'm closer to East Asians, the so-called "model minority".

[@klaudiamegger1914]

wow, I love this videos! I'm dreaming of going to NY one day and after your vlogs I want even more if it possible! Also, the editing and shots are INCREDIBLE!! love, from Poland

[@aylencarolinabramajo867]

Thanks for giving us a look into diversity, it's beautiful!

[@julies498]

Keep up with these awesome videos I love New York series so different from here in California. Girl you make it seem like if I was in New York so cool with the diversity and culture. Hopefully one day I get to visit and experience New York!

[@madihakhan9895]

was holding my breath to find out who the tour guide was gonna be....so bummed its not a south asian. also i hope she mentions the HUGE Bengali/Bangladeshi presence/contribution in Jackson Heights because she's already shown two scenes of Bangla banners/prints but hasn't mentioned it yet

[@madihakhan9895]

regardless, this was such an incredible video. i did not realise how quickly those 18 minutes went by. i remember this style of tv shows being quite common but have not seen it done so well on KZbin before. really cool content

[@ElenaTaber]

Yep I mention it and I talk about how I’m doing an entire episode just on that community soon!

[@crystalcosmicreads]

I was born in Brooklyn then moved to the Bushwick/Ridgewood area in Brooklyn/Queens and lived there until the age of 10 then moved out of state. I would love for you to explore that area. I'm Puerto Rican and African American (biracial) and am proud of where I'm from. My grandmother and mom immigrated to Brooklyn from PR and my paternal grandparents moved to Brooklyn from the south as well. I've always loved the area I was born and raised at and would love other people to explore it too!

[@juunakano]

what’s your height? you look stunning with every outfit

[@victoriamayrose5219]

stacey is gorgeous in every sense of the word