Original Little Italy in NYC - Local's Perspective 🇮🇹🇺🇸

[@PeterSantenello]

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[@henboilenILJSM]

Love your video Peter.

[@vsDrunkenYoda]

Peter,You got to watch the Movie Bro💯. A Bronx Tail is a Classic.

[@jackblack496]

Peter did you have a relationship with your biological father growing up? I don’t think you did. It shows in your lack of regard for your people and how much better it is to live within your own people. This man knows what destroyed his neighborhood. I don’t sense you are a Christian either. That would be a good place to start in understanding your identity. God creates the nations (races / ethnicities) and immigration post 1965 was a treasonous act. God bless the Rich Mancusos and prayerfully they will let their true voice be heard as to warn their lineage of the perils to come.

[@basedincali8707]

@@jackblack496 Was legit going to say something very close to this to Peter. Every time Rich started to bring up how bad things have gotten, Peter steered it to a narrative supporting diversity. Like bruh ... look at the neighborhood. It looks like a favela. The white man has been attacked for decades, post WW2 narratives of "racism" and all that bullsh!t. Sad.

[@katiempojer]

Thanks for posting this and my mom remembers this. My family came during the wwI wave

[@Adam-ke6uh]

That was a beautiful moment, when he stared briefly at his mother’s window while smiling.

[@taebebe9528]

Yeah it got me teared up damn it but I understand how he feels. I feel same in my neighbourhood how it changed so much over the last 20 years, almost unrecognizable all we got is the good old memories nostalgia of the good old times of our memories...

[@pereiraplaza222]

@@taebebe9528 And in 30 years the 12 years old of 2021 will say how different their neighborhood is in 2051.. And in 2121 and in 2151...etc. Circle of life.

[@taebebe9528]

@@pereiraplaza222 Yeah we cannot stop it that s life except living in Europe, not like what s happening here with all this immigration coming over from Africa to Europe... I not think is a good evolution but future will sort it self out I guess in the good or the bad way. I try not to think too much about and just living my life wright now but it s a little bit selfish for our next generations who will have to deal with all the negatives of our soft policies that will mybe change their way of life in general...

[@pereiraplaza222]

@@taebebe9528 Yeah Islamists are conquering Europe, and this time we won't have the battle of Vienna to defeat them.

[@michaelbee2165]

@@taebebe9528 Africa to Europe? This is about America.

[@raulmiranda7419]

Damn i loved watching this. Love hearing older people talk about their lives. Honestly I have very little need for TV anymore. This is my jam.

[@iindiar]

that is why the cable companies jacked up the prices of the internet.....we are "streaming" now

[@kimberlyann8555]

I love hearing old people stories of their days and life ❤

[@RC_928]

Cut my cable, quit following sports and stopped listening to bias news crap. Now docs like these are my source of entertainment

[@genxx2724]

@@RC_928 The only thing I have is Amazon Prime, and I’m out of things to watch. I only use KZbin.

[@brentj.peterson6070]

Same here. Don't watch much TV at all.

[@traceyg9348]

My great grandfather came over from Italy to Ellis Island and he lived on the lower east side of Manhattan. He helped build many bridges and the Empire state building in NYC. Back then it was about family and working hard. Love watching these videos. Thank you

[@mysteriousjz]

Don't know back then "working hard" but many would argue today is even working harder

[@WaynesTW]

@Brandon May back then you could raise a family on a single income being a regular factory worker. Can you do that now?

[@patti3d]

My grandfather came from Italy. ( most of my family) to Ellis Island.

[@charrua59]

Back then you could raise family with one salary. Now both parents have to work. Plus have more then one job each. Not so sure People back then worked harder.

[@themaskedman221]

@@WaynesTW Brandon is right. There's a difference between value-producing work and work for the sake of doing work. The economy has changed in the last century and many people are trying to adjust. But the way to address that is not to suggest that we go back 100 years in time.

[@tonytorrisi73]

What a great look at the way things were. I love these old school Italian guys, rich looks so much like my Uncle Sam born in Sicily .

[@18Bees]

"You cannot erase good memories" I used to have lots of bad memories but now I make an effort and get out there and experience good things and now have good memories. Life became more beautiful when I stepped outside my bubble.

[@makeupluva7658]

GOOD FOR YOU SENDING YOU POSITIVE VIBES, LOVE & LIGHT 🙏🏽

[@divine-wind]

I’m at a point in my life where I need to step outside of my bubble. I’ve been hiding from people for too long

[@hannahaguirre2972]

I was born and raised in the Bensonhurst area of Brooklyn NY. I’m actually an Orthodox Jew but this brought back such wonderful memories of my childhood and my Italian neighbors who were the people we chatted with and played with . My sister had a wonderful Italian neighbor who invited her to his home to join his family every year when he made “the sauce” from the tomatoes that he grew . It was a family effort. Italians were all about family and it was so heartwarming to witness it as a child. I know this video is 3 yrs old but it’s so wonderful to watch over again.

[@cflynn2386]

I find it amazing how New Yokers who are total strangers can just talk to one another as if they have known each other for a long time, like they were neighbors and treat each other with such hospitality. That's a perfect example of community and neighborly love. I find it awesome how involved New Yorkers, with the exceptions of others because not everyone is friendly, can just come together as one another. I find that amazing! You hardly see that these days. It blows me away. I love to see it. How sad that it's rare.

[@greatmusicfan57]

I was raised by New Yorkers. Jewish, Italian, Irish, German, etc. Grew up in Florida, a community filled with ex New Yorkers. TV portrays New York as every Italian is Mob, Irish Drunks,Jews mean, etc. People need to go to the neighborhoods like this and TALK to old timers. People are nice If you are nice to them. Not everyone is like the idiotic Hollywood movies. Hard working people with morals abound if you stop listening to media. I wish movies would portray Italian families that are not Mafia. It would make for a nice change.

[@Twobuckets321]

Real New Yorkers are really nice people.

[@grace7701]

Not just New Yokers, many many times I have been in places with my mother, or other family or even myself, striking up conversations with total strangers that we would reminisce with about people, places and things they grew up doing or with and I would do the same. Just chit chatting about the good old days. I always enjoy listening to folks or exchanging stories.

[@johngeiger3770]

Everyone's Joey Diaz and Joe Rogan in the Big Apple.

[@namae8]

@@johngeiger3770both of them are from Jersey

[@11riehldeal]

I had the pleasure and privilege to live in Italy for 6 months. The experience forever changed me for the better as I got to see how life is supposed to be lived.

[@marcoderosa312]

That's how storytelling videos should be done, in the heart of the places with the right people. Good work man. Regards from Italy.

[@happygilmore1844]

indeed

[@dolcemariah4123]

Vero!

[@Burt472]

Concordo.....Ciao da Trento

[@cornell833]

Most Mafia ⚠ Guys were Smart only a few select Work for the 👮 🤦‍♂️

[@Colombinany]

When he looked up at that window and smiled, I started crying. I lost my mom to covid in February and now I get to walk past my old apartment in the LES and picture my momma looking out our kitchen window, too. I miss her so much and I can tell Rich misses his mom dearly as well. Our mothers were something special.

[@crazycatlady68]

So sorry to hear that. Bless her and you. I am just getting over Covid now. Nothing to mess with. You take care. 🇨🇦

[@Krush4you]

Stories like these need to be recorded and heard. I can sit and listen to stories like this all day.

[@markclinton8681]

🌹 Hey

[@anybodyoutthere3208]

So so true. Wish I had gotten more from my mom of her growing up in San Francisco in the 30's.

[@Krush4you]

@@anybodyoutthere3208 I am mad at myself because my grandma always had stories she told. My biggest regret was the one's she told about Bonnie Parker.... Bonnie and Clyde. Although I don't know that part of my family... Apparently I am related to her and not to far off by blood. I remember her telling them I just can only remember a few. Thing's we learn when we grow up....lol.

[@becsaw5268]

I could have watched you and Rich for hours. The young man with an Italian grandfather and the biracial gentleman really helped the video along. Thank you all for such a wonderful video.

[@AmiKay47]

Dam that hit me when he said “I see my mom now” don’t take your parents for granted. Great video

[@RishayanPorMexico]

Good video...great that you didn't edit out all the blah blah between those neighborhood guys when they were talking about the mafia...very interesting

[@one_nation_fanwear]

The Italian social clubs around the boroughs are awesome to see still thriving today. The tiny cultural social clubs all around the 5 boroughs are great. There are so many different cultural social clubs around the city. Awesome video and channel. 👍

[@josephdockemeyer6782]

Yeah, that was great.❤️ Fascinated by the golden era of the mafia! I will say, the country started going to shit around the same time the mafia took to wearing jogging suits. lol

[@uncommonplaces]

This guy RICH is a New York treasure. Many thanks for this show. It is your best show so far.

[@WellnessandTruthMinistry]

Agreed 😄he’s real

[@juliettesthoughts1031]

My Italian family was based in Sheepshead Bay Brooklyn....it was magical to be there. Some of my fam moved to Bay Ridge and Gerritsen Beach...the block parties were the best. Every grandma took their comfiest chairs and blocked both sides of the street. We had music, beautiful food, face painting for the kids and lots of booze lol! There is nothing in the world like seeing the kids on their bikes all over the place, the men hosing down the block to clean up before and after the party. Brings tears to my eyes to know my family was so close. Now they have either died or moved to Florida. I miss being young, but I bring with me all of those memories to pass on. I am 50 miles upstate from NYC now, but I have my 4 sons my 4 grandkids and a wonderful life.❤️ God Bless🙏🏼

[@FC-yr3be]

Where does your family come from? Do you know what city in Italy?

[@cekpetuk]

I was wondering where all Brooklyn Italians went. I’m in bay ridge and not too many left. Sad.

[@angeldesigns1385]

I’ve never stepped foot in NY but maybe I will go one day because my dad lived in the Canarsie area before moving here to Tennessee in the mid 70s before I was born. He used to talk about it quite a bit, so I’d love to go see his old stomping grounds.

[@richardkeenan3743]

Great video Peter! I was born and raised in The Bronx;I am now 76 and live in Texas. The video brought back wonderful memories. Thank you so much.

[@jokerswildio]

I was raised in the east part of Los Angeles but both my parents are Italian Americans--my mother Calabrese and my father from Brooklyn-from the stories they tell me of their upbringing, this really gives me a glimpse into my roots and how my parents, uncle and aunts etc were raised. Love these videos Mr. Santanello!! Thanks. Am looking forward to showing my dad...mom passed some years back.

[@johndoe-od6ge]

I'm sorry for your loss!

[@melvinjones7769]

Sorry for everything. Do you know where is the Italian community in LA?

[@Ira88881]

Oh, this was so outstanding! Running into that guy by the club…talking about old times…that they knew each other! What a lucky moment that he happened to be there when you guys walked by!

[@bigjoe330]

As an Italian American l thoroughly enjoyed this video. Thank you for showing the viewers a part of our amazing culture in the US.🇺🇲🇮🇹

[@Mia-vm6pl]

This isnt italian culture

[@bigjoe330]

@@Mia-vm6pl well since you don't speak for all of us....🙄

[@brownjatt21]

@@Mia-vm6pl he's talking Bout Italian American culture. Not Italian

[@yqafree]

Italians man. The culture is wholesome and honest.

[@diegoaespitia]

what r u talking about LOL. this guy is from NYC. hes just bullshitting this with too many mafia movies hes watched

[@alexandersonmei]

@@diegoaespitia watching too many mafia movies? The irony.

[@happygilmore1844]

agreeed

[@brooksdurham5285]

this old guy is NOT wholesome. just look at his likes on twitter. he is some sort of sick devianat

[@Joedem92]

@@brooksdurham5285 When I read your comment I said to myself, no fucking way. You’re totally right. He’s sick in the head. Some weird shit he’s liking.

[@stella-gx8ne]

Seeing it for the first time….I’m going back to the past. Loved that line.

[@renoesmaeilian9489]

I love talking to old people. So much wisdom and great stories

[@oscarsolorzano4924]

What a legend Rich is! Amazing how he took us through memory lane.

[@anthonymitchell8893]

Yeah but he looked a bit clueless lighting a candle and asking how much ? ha ha I doubt he had been in there for years but a good watch respect

[@saberspeed77]

Keep doing these kinds of interviews with people. This is what gives me hope for the future.

[@aquilomanganelli175]

This was fantastic! I saw "A Bronx Tale" and thought it was a beautiful story. I love to see the emotion swell up as he revisits all the memories.

[@masonjones3780]

One thing covid had done for New York is outdoor dining. Hated it at the beginning but now I love it. Outdoor dining with streets closed is amazing. Let’s keep this happening every wknd here

[@RazPerignon]

More of a European type thing

[@justinhumphries4674]

I agree, I like it.

[@chrisfalx3251]

Ha the Italians were lovin it ha

[@dolcemariah4123]

Yea, that's the Italian style. All'aperto

[@willmosse3684]

Yeah. Used to go to Italy every summer on holiday, and we that’s how it was. Eat out on the streets. Everyone promenade up and down. Can’t do it where I’m from in England though - you’ll get wet and cold 😂

[@DevinTheDivine]

The majority of my family is italian. And ever since my nana passed, I've wanted to learn more about my family's background and all things italian. I've even been practicing my italian and learning the language cause my nana always use to speak italian and mix it with English. Sorry for the rant, but these two videos brought back memories. So thank you 😊

[@dennismisovski9932]

I think that’s cool, that’s how you stay to ur culture by learning the language, I see a lot of People claiming to be Italian which they are but not knowing the language. I hope u know what I’m trying to say

[@g33335]

@@dennismisovski9932 I don’t know the language fluently but I’m still Italian

[@binkeifnjakovich1891]

I took your road in 2004 by moving and living in italy for 10 years almost 11. My friend... Italians were made to rule and become bosses. It made me tough and it made me stronger but it wasn't pretty or fun! If you can survive in Italy you can survive anywhere in the world its that cut thoat.

[@francesco3772]

@@g33335 gnurant

[@IMKAPPAA]

@@francesco3772ahahhha

[@teresamoscatiello]

Howard Beach and Ozone Park Queens were the best Italian American communities back in the 80’a, 90’s. and in Howard Beach currently we still have a large Italian population.

[@nikitanokia1249]

Ciao from London 👋 happy new year 2024🎉❤ enjoyed the walk lived once 1 Italy 🇮🇹 love the Italian American accent/goodfellas 😃

[@luigim2730]

I’m from Adelaide Australia, both my parents were born in Italy, a huge wave came here in the 50’s. Where I live is a huge Italian community. It reminds me of this video

[@osmangarcia1303]

There are italians there too ? Wow

[@anybodyoutthere3208]

That first 15 minutes, I feel his melancholy so much. Ive walked the streets of San Francisco like that in the districts/neighborhoods I've lived in in the 60/70's. Yes, emotional for sure. LOVE these interviews so much.... going back in time. Please keep at it Peter~

[@Dante_Alligheri]

grew up with a lot of italians here in toronto..my buddy mark died last year your typical old school italian loud funny observant freaks out at soccer whenever italy was playing ...rest in peace mark...awesome people

[@frenchtoast7742]

I have watched all your videos ! I’m always educated , emotionally involved and find myself in awe of how you are so beautifully articulate with different ethnicities. It’s a gift .

[@drkrkt4927]

This vlog it’s so well made that me as Italian living in Italy, id move to live there right now, moneyless but with all them genuine people and this really nice and relaxing neighborhood

[@daved9302]

So much passion in this chap, love the old days with respect and dignity with respect to elders and to life in general!!

[@joolsclarke1864]

God Bless the Italians!....👏🏻🥂👏🏻

[@D12Min]

Amen. No Italians in this video though

[@Intensiified]

The older generation has so much to tell and teach. Great videos man , keep up the good work. Much love all the way from sweden

[@YorkshireD1]

I watched a Bronx tale over the weekend. I'd not seen it before either. Great film. Pesci wasn't in it as much as I'd liked

[@ElNinh0]

Just love the way how they speak in NYC . Watched just because of the sound of his voice . You found a very authentic guy there

[@j_wires]

Peter, I'm always impressed how you find key people in every area, this can't be by chance? They always seem very informed.

[@StellaAdler_]

We need more people from Little Italy on here. He paints stories with is words. Beautiful.

[@lillilelli]

bravo peter, é una delle rare volte che vedo un docu sugli italiani in u.s. che valga la pena di esser visto.

[@grace7701]

In RI, the northern end, we have whats known as Family Style chicken. You get the most delicious roasted chicken, ziti and sauce, fried, salad and a variety of rolls all you can eat. It is from the Italians in that area, they had huge families and they would all get together and they brought this type of food and it became a thing. It is only found in certain part of RI, i miss it so much. My mother in law is 78 and Italian and grew up in Brooklyn, NY, which is totally different today.

[@greentree14]

What a sweet man. But I take what he says about the mob with a grain of salt. In the early 60's, I was a little kid hanging out in my Mom and Dad's pizza restaurant in the Chicago area. Every so often this group of about five friendly, well dressed older guys came in. I still remember them getting down on their knees to talk to me. I thought they were great. One of them looked like Jimmy Durante. I'm told they brought me a bunch of Christmas presents one year. Later, my parents told me they were the mob. They came to collect from the jukebox but I believe it went farther than that, because relatives told me these guys were the reason my parents left the restaurant business. Anyway, this was another good video series on your part. Your work on the border series was phenomenal. Thank you for what you're doing.

[@AristotleSanchez1000]

All the old ones looked like Jimmy Durante. But they could be real bastards to other Italians,especially in the days before Prohibition,when it was extortion. the era after Prohibition ,when there were the gamblers,they weren't so bad.And did keep look out in the neighborhood.

[@TheBaBaTV]

@@AristotleSanchez1000 Chicago outfits and NY cosa nostra are different in how they operate, the NY families didn’t just extort business owners for money like that without both parties benefiting, mike franzese said business owners would go to the mob for help!

[@AristotleSanchez1000]

@@TheBaBaTV If a mob family extorts a business owner,its almost certain that the only ones they owner gets protection from is the ones extorting him. Maybe the mob involved steps in,only if its in their own best interest,or to not lose face with other families in the mob.Naturally ousiders think twice about bothering a business owner payiing protection,but given a real choice,no owner is likely to pay protection

[@The.Original.Potatocakes]

He seemed legit to me, even got other people to vouch for him.

[@kylesalmon31]

@@TheBaBaTV I love watching franzese

[@chiaralistica]

The first of my family arrived in 1905 from Genoa. The last arrived in 1921 from Naples. They all wound up in Hoboken and onward to Bergen County. Now this generation has spread about the globe. Funny how that works sometimes. Absolutely loved watching this video, it brought back good memories of Arthur Ave and Dominic's with no menu omg I forgot that.

[@sunsensational]

It’s amazing how all these people (random/new/old) in such big city are friendly to each other. Like small family in big city. Very cool

[@notcatherinehall9265]

I'm just in love with this guy :) my dad died a few months ago and I see/hear him in Richie and all his stories. ALL of 'em. Thank you for going to Little Italy and Thank YOU Richie for sharing your nostalgia

[@nae_petey_son]

"You're seeing it for the first time, I'm going back to the past" Classic storyline. Welcome to my world!

[@andreaorofalo]

Being an italian living in Italy, I've always thought and felt that NYC is the only city outside of Italy where you feel right at home. You don't feel like you're a foreigner there! Italian american were and still are hard working people, respectful and very well integrated into the american way of living. Thay don't mess things up (now), they don't wear exotic dresses, they don't even praise weird gods (or at least they don't do it anymore).

[@ImadHadjersi]

For many italians (especially from the south like Napoli) Algiers, Algeria feels almost like home too.

[@magamaga1827]

Agree. In other parts of NYC, both the Irish and Italians and some Jews all have lived together over the years. Especially Irish and Italians since they are both catholics. However, sadly, there are very few areas left. Mostly now all Hispanic or Chinese.

[@Donknowww]

@@ImadHadjersi Thats true brother. And you Algerians are in many ways similar to us. Very passionate, talking with hands, loving mediterranean climate, looking the same and eating great food. I was treated very nice when invisited algeria and i would be very happy to welcome algerian guests in italy.

[@ImadHadjersi]

@@Donknowww thanks man, glad you enjoyed your experience here! My father visited Italy many times and I would love to visit it too (for the sightseeing, the food, the coffee, the cars and some girl who happens to live in Napoli lol)

[@majormackeral]

And there even no good at football anymore 😹

[@pizzareviewsonthego]

I did not want this to end! Great tour! I think Rich is a very good guy. I smiled while watching this entire thing, to watch a guy stroll through his old neighborhood and talk about the Italian American culture in the Bronx, as well as his personal memories growing up there.

[@Jade_Bronson]

Peter, I got to hand it to you. I can enjoy watching every single video you produce around the world, just about every day. All your videos are amazing. Thanks.

[@NomadicBrian]

Parts of 'A Bronx Tale' was filmed in Astoria, Queens too. Right on 30th Ave north of Steinway St. I remember everybody was talking about DeNiro. I do remember the young man in the film. The scene when he is running down the street just happy to be alive. Some of the crew tipped a few in the neighborhood bars. Fun times.

[@emilsabatini4038]

The young man's name was Calogero ( nickname "C " ) played by Lilo Broncato.

[@matrixman7706]

I love the Italian American culture! I would love to hang out with Mr. Mancuso if I was ever in New York City.

[@ziamarie]

Ohhhhh Madone!!!!! Ive been in the bakery hundreds of times with my cousins!!! My cousins were baptised, had their communions and were confirmed in that church also. And i remember going to midnight mass there on Christmas eve. This video was great!

[@Greek-American1]

I'm Greek-American and grew up in Astoria, Queens. We later moved East to Nassau County and then Suffolk County Long Island. I rarely visited "the city" which is how Long Islanders refer to the 5 boroughs (Queens, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Staten Island). The Bronx looks very similar to Astoria, Queens and that's actually where "A Bronx Tale" was partly filmed. I think Brooklyn was also used like the guys said. I was a teenager when that movie was being filmed and I went to the street in Astoria where one of the movie sets was. I remember the whole street was lined with classic cars and vintage storefront props. I walked right by Deniro as he was standing on a corner so it was definitely partly filmed in Astoria. Anyway, your videos are incredible Peter. You invoke a sense of nostalgia, culture, commonality and you crush narrow mindedness. Thank you! From Sarasota, FL.🇬🇷🇺🇸

[@invader7191]

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[@Tina23Taurus]

how times have changed, really nice that Rich got to relive some memories with you! Its all in the stories that color our lives for the better or worse. Now I want to eat some Pasta!

[@lilafeldman8630]

That pasta looked so good! I wanna eat!

[@janedoe1146]

Love this tour, thank you Rich! I had old NY friends and they were warm hearted just like Rich. They saved my life with their generosity.

[@mysteriousjz]

One thing for sure, this man misses his mom

[@richardkluesek4301]

Many of us do too.

[@lizkearsing325]

We ALL do, too!😢😢😢

[@teo5836]

He misses his mama mia?

[@JB-sd3ru]

And thats beautiful

[@GreenJumper]

Who wouldn’t when she passes, I know i sure as hell would.

[@CTJENN]

Didn't live in Lil Italy,but a Bronx Gal....Thanks for this video!!

[@burton_burton_burton]

It’s interesting watching the interviewee walking down memory lane and rehashing what all he witnessed/knew about the neighborhood during his time. And then by the time you get to the young men sitting in the chairs on their phones, they seemed to not care/ignoring him until they ran into the other guy minutes later. Once they ran into him, it was fun to see them rehash; I definitely feel Rich was more connected than he let on (hence all the love) and the other guy seemed to want to share a view that wasn’t as positive. But hey, we all have different experiences… Thanks for the video Peter!

[@atamagashock]

That was awesome, especially the end with the man that’s been in the old mafia spot for 42 years

[@yawenliu6648]

I came from China as a teen to live in NYC, I still don’t know much about Chinatown’s history in NYC, so maybe one day we will see you exploring Chinatown and showing its history and cultures to people all over the world? Thanks Peter!

[@meequon1]

(I've been listening to the book: Mott Street: A Chinese American Family's Story of Exclusion and Homecoming, it's been really interesting to hear about the author's families experiences in Chinatown)

[@TheStaubzauger]

One of the best and intriguing videos I ever watched. Loved every minute of it. What a character. So much to unpack in his stories

[@joeyd7432]

Epic! Just love those oldschool stories

[@csaint6780]

That was great Peter, I can relate to some of the things Rich was talking about!! when he looked up at the window and the memories of his Mom and he smiled, Thanks again Peter.

[@katieh1752]

I love how you make people and places come to life. I've loved everyone you've featured! Can't wait to see where you head next

[@trinkaaaaaa]

I'd like to show my appreciation as an italian to Rich. I'm very proud to hear all he said about us.

[@jperin001]

Recently discovered your KZbin channel. Fantastic concept. I often wanted a way to understand the perspective of people from other parts of the world, but found no easily accessible way to do so. As a bonus, I have discovered I may not have understood the perspective of fellow Americans as well as I could. Love what you are doing!

[@ja-uh9gz]

What great stories! I could listen all day. 😊

[@kellyallday365]

You bring us such great treasures like this. Thank you

[@jburnes41]

this one hits home, as the person i worked for was Italian, and of all of his employees he allowed me into his home. some of the most genuine people you will ever meet. he taught me how to be a man, i will never for get.

[@ahmedo5299]

Thank you for this video. from🇸🇦

[@livingintheforest3963]

Beautiful story, you always do the best videos! I could never get tired of any of your videos. You are the best.

[@Eric-mz9en]

This seems like the best Peter Santello coverage in my opinion. I'm neither Italian or from where this shoot was. I just appreciate the old stories and history and pretty much everything about this video. I have helped an Italian out one time just because I was a nice guy, and I gotta say.. That guy told me if you ever need anything.. .. Really cool dude. ✌️

[@robcig]

Loved the video Peter, well done. My Italian born wife and I visited her relatives in New Jersey a few years ago. Absolutely loved walking around the streets of NYC, Mulberry St etc. I can only imagine how hard the immigrants had it back then.

[@Firespirit233]

Love your videos, man. You are exposing not only beautiful places but also people's deep feelings and thoughts) that's precious. I love how you are entirely free from any stereotypes, I wish i could be the same.

[@petejmartin]

One of your best Pete. Hope you're still in touch with Rich! ❤ Pete

[@DanNguyen-xd6wg]

This man should be a tour guide person. He knows the area so well and has so many stories to tell, especially the wise guys back in the days, he would be a great tour guide.

[@Rodeojoneswa12]

I will watch these two videos multiple times. That guy is a national treasure and you lead him gently down memory lane. One of your better series...kudos.

[@greatlion100]

The look on his face when he knew about his friend that passed away is a heartbreaking

[@DavidCancel]

Thanks!

[@taebebe9528]

That s life I guess after 100 years its a whole other neighbourhood or wathever gonna happen the older you get the more you think what we have will not stay forever only in our memories and I feel Rich how much he want to go back in those times and to see his mother and her voice again through the windows.

[@neinsager3236]

Nothing more beautiful and sad at the same time as memories. People and loved ones vanish. I got teared up watching.

[@acefromspace2727]

God bless this man and his love for his history and culture.

[@BrendaHaltom-cs6ck]

Wow I loved this video! Someone’s history and memories!❤️🇺🇸😀🌏

[@r8pilot296]

Fascinating 2 part series Peter about the Bronx.Big thanks for such a rich journey.

[@Sean708992]

This reminds me of my father he was full Italian extremely hard working man and great father passed away in 2012 but I always think of him every day.

[@UMAmherst1]

Bravo to Rich and Peter! Superbly done. Sadly, on Sunday afternoon (7/11/21) a teenager was murdered on 187th st in a “drive-by” incident about 5 blocks from Arthur Avenue which supports Rich’s contention that the neighborhood has become a dangerous place. The senseless violence in all NYC neighborhoods must stop.

[@TheBaBaTV]

Like he said cosa nostra mob kept the neighborhood safe, their wouldn’t be kids killing eachother now if the mob was still running things !

[@baustinmcmanus1991]

I absolutely love your channel Peter. I first found you just the other day and I was an instant subscriber. There is no better feeling in this world in my opinion than nostalgia. Thank you for risking your safety and spending your time to deliver this amazing content to us. I really appreciate you.

[@ralphl8055]

I really enjoy the interviews with Rich mancuso you guys are great together

[@melbytvenge]

Where else Could This Meeting have Happened but here on Peters Channel It was a Pleasure and a Memorable Moment, Thanks Guys.

[@tonykelly1679]

That black guy had some memory!! 👊🏻😉 Love when real people talk facts!

[@mione134]

His grandfather is Italian. He made sure to tell him history. We love to see it!

[@ChrischavChrischav]

They was good to them too !

[@raineyj560]

@@ChrischavChrischav smh

[@ChrischavChrischav]

@@raineyj560 ?

[@sneat2028]

He was raised Italian, he's more Italian than anything else.

[@marko.4089]

Ok, this was incredible to watch. KZbin is one of the best creations of mankind.

[@razvan1282]

Fantastic experience listening to this guy. He s like a well written book. I’m just simply mesmerised. I d watch it 24/7. Congrats for the videos.

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[@Mr.Schitzengigglez]

Awesome. I grew up around people, before KZbin. This guy is super honest. You always find a way to bring the best out of people, Peter.

[@fedupnow61859]

I hope you will continue to add to your subscribers. I find you style to be wonderful. It is informative and with the border , it was the best coverage that I saw in all media. Keep it up Peter. I love this Bronx tale since I lived in the time when all this was happening. I miss the old usa of the 50 and 60's. I have sympatico with the Italians. My grandparents were Irish on one side and Polish on the other. Both sides of the Irish family came to Ellis Island in the late 1800's and the Polish were the early 1900's. The story is the same for all of the immigrants

[@mf5531]

I am an Italian American who lived in New York in the 60's (as a child) ) - this was very enjoyable.

[@greatlion100]

One of the best interviews. I enjoyed every second of the two episodes thank u very much Peter!