The New York Nobody Knows 🇺🇸

[@PeterSantenello]

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[@chlorophyllix]

Thank you for your content!

[@brentharrington9235]

Peter, if you're still in the area check out the Saratoga/Washington county area. There's a great mix of thriving and not so thriving towns and villages to explore. Saratoga is a gem. Some key smaller towns in the area Schuylerville, Salem, Greenwich, Malta, Cambridge. Tons of history as well. Underground railroad, Presidents, Revolution, Natives etc.

[@Deist000]

Those of you who don't live up here, the NY/ VT border separates two different worlds.

[@bigislandsoil]

Truth is love

[@glorymanheretosleep]

Champ was a military special operation project.

[@GubGubGubbins]

For someone like me who lives in Germany your videos help so much to understand the US. To see how it can look outside the mainstream media. We only see the big cities and famous landmarks, but there are so many beautiful places that (without your videos) i would never see. Thank you.

[@Krueppelfresser]

As Peter says. Do not easily lable a place. I also imagined the USA to be much worse when I was younger. This videos have been a true eye opener. Grüße

[@burgholte]

Es ist halt wirklich traurig was die meisten Deutschen durch die Mainstream Medien für dumme Vorurteile über die USA haben

[@williamtell3203]

The USA was actually much better when you were young. I grew up in NY and now live in Pennsylvania outside Philadelphia. Our country is in severe decline. ​@@Krueppelfresser

[@dexterity_1st]

It is refreshing that i can sit in any room at home and go to countries and experience a totally different culture from what you are used to without spending a dime on flight tickets, only internet bundles and lots of people still take it for granted

[@MrAwesomeSaucem]

As an American, this makes me so happy to hear. I often feel troubled that most of the world (including Americans themselves) only see the United States through the lens of mainstream media, which does not represent what our country is really like.

[@aristanhart4271]

“There’s the dollar general, there’s a Stewart’s, and that’s pretty much it”. Dude just said one of the most small town upstate things I’ve heard in my entire life

[@mattm.4861]

There is the Paper Mill in Ticonderoga. its a 15min drive.

[@WendySanchez-lc4co]

Have you seen the meme that says "When Dollar General sees an open field out in the middle of nowhere." 😆

[@jasons7070]

Stewart's ice cream is solid

[@bellanoche6116]

Storts! 😂

[@WD40318]

​@@jasons7070boutta go pick up a half gallon of Chocolate PB cup..

[@andronicase]

Your videos knock out the prejudices and preconceived ideas that I may have about people and places. You remove my ignorance and open me up to what is real.

[@PeterSantenello]

That's amazing. Doing this work has also opened me up like this, though I'm far from perfect, it's made me much less judgmental.

[@elizabethwitt2621]

Wow. Very well said. 👏👏

[@stacymoniz8590]

One of the BEST comments.. You took the words right outta my thoughts. Bravo! 🤙🏽🌺

[@sevenravens]

Serving in the service will do that too. Socioeconomic barriers, cultures and preconceptions melt away. No politics.

[@lesliej.martin8941]

I'm 51 yr old will be 52 in November. I still use pencil and pens and papers

[@Chiamex]

I've lived in NYS all my life and I know it well. It's spectacular from the Adirondacks to Niagara Falls and from the Thousand Islands to the Finger Lakes, from Allegheny Park to the Catskills, and from Long Island to Buffalo. And sooo much more!! Love it!

[@eveny119]

Me too, and the places you mentioned are all different. Theres so much difference between the Hudson River valley and the Long Island Sound, or the Finger Lakes, to the 1000 islands or the great Lakes and Niagra falls to the many rivers and streams. Not to forget the canal system. Im in the Finger Lakes and the only thing I would say is the same as in the video, was the ''high tax'' comment, lol.

[@tammyallen8205]

On my late mother's side of the Family we have had & had relatives in the State of New York too. In the cities of Buffalo & Seneca Falls & Syracuse. I have been to New York 2 times. I live in Michigan.

[@lauraquigley6403]

I grew up in upstate NY. People assume all of us are from NYC. We had a 100 acre farm & grew all our own food. My Dad was birthed in our home along with his 8 siblings! Thank you, for showing the beauty!

[@paulettebraun814]

I live in Wayne County, ohio. I know of 2 Amish families that have moved to New York because the property is much cheaper. I was a bit surprised.

[@lauraquigley6403]

@@paulettebraun814Property is worth millions on my Dad’s homestead! I guess it depends on where they moved & how much property they purchased!

[@EagleArrow]

My mother grew up on a 100 acre apple orchard....they did as well. We always had a back up pantry, candles, oil lamps for emergencies when power went out. My grandmother passed at 92 and my mother just passed at 88. We go back to Finger Lakes every year. Winters were tough though for me with asthma so I had to move to a warmer climate.

[@lauraquigley6403]

@@EagleArrow You were right near my Dad’s house in the finger lakes! God Bless You🙏🙏🙏

[@virginiawilkinson5038]

From Syracuse, ok but we lived in the village of Baldwinsville. Small places and we called Syracuse, the city.

[@doreen9846]

My husband and I live in Jay, NY, just 17 miles from Lake Placid and in the shoulder of the High Peaks. So nice to see you cover our part of Upstate NY. Serenity, peace, and beautiful wild land. You inspire us to contribute to your channel through merch, and lip service to others. Thank you, Peter!

[@setherrrrs___775]

I live in Wilmington!

[@PeterSantenello]

Beautiful place! Thank you :)

[@LiamMeehan-rq7kz]

Just stayed in a lovely Airbnb there

[@Dr.KarenJordison8504]

We live in Lake George

[@slowestjabroni]

Tell your folk to stop hating on the city folk! It's a way one way street, we love y'all and are happy to pay high taxes to help you out and keep the upstate beautiful Facts: In fiscal 2010, the Upstate region generated less than 28 percent of the state’s taxes and other non-federal revenues (including SUNY tuition, lottery and other gambling profits, motor vehicle fees and so on). By contrast, Upstate received a much larger share of state-funded expenditures, 42 percent. The state’s largest source of non-federal revenue, the personal income tax, is particularly concentrated Downstate. New York City and its suburbs represent 64 percent of state residents, but around 80 percent of the income tax.

[@guidines83]

This is one of those videos I never wanted it ti end. That single dad is THE man. Please make a series about upstate NY. Cheers from Argentina.

[@adrianeragan2694]

Yes, great idea! A series about upstate NY would be fascinating. I’m from Arizona and have spent some time in the Finger Lakes area and loved it. I would love to see more.

[@jimini1976]

I live in the southern Catskill Mountain area of NY. The entire Hudson Valley is filled with things to see and do. 1969 Woodstock site and 94 and 99, Finger lakes region, western NY, great lakes region. Taxes suck but the rest is beautiful✌🐺

[@dbeelee8564]

There are 3 regions of ny state. NYC, upstate and western ny state. The vibe in western ny is more midwest. Lake erie was industrial, rust belt midwest. Lake ontario, not so much. A well kept US secret is both the nuclear age and the space age were started in western ny. These beginnings are still classified. Understand, the folks in Huntsville, AL worked on getting the US craft to space. Navagating in space is a whole different matter ... developed in western ny.

[@jimini1976]

@@dbeelee8564 I googled it, 7 or 10 regions depending on who you look at. Long Island is there too.

[@Freddie-pe9nz]

​@@adrianeragan2694 I agree I was born in Tucson Arizona and raised in Upstate New York a lot of good history from where I'm around the underground railroad and all that and you know the first Red Cross I live right by Clara Barton in the town of Dansville New York. But Harriet Tubman that run the underground railroad is right on the path where I grew up and it's amazing the old farm houses that used to take them in hide them in between the walls and they had their processes down really good. Yes I would love to see Peter come over this area like Naples New York down into there and it's just a lot of history and all the grape Vines and the big farms and just just all the beautiful little towns I have a camp up in the Adirondack mountains up by Russell New York and I just love it up there it's right by the state lands my property is as soon as you drive in the state lands up that are backed up by the Canadian border. And I haven't been up there in years but I need to get up there and check out my camp and go spend some time. If I could I would move up there in a heartbeat but the winners are so hard and my age terminally ill and disabled veteran I just wouldn't be able to do it. God bless you and thank you for your post

[@abigail5670]

I admire Peter’s social skills. He talks to ppl so easily

[@Naveington]

Peter, I was the oldest boy you met in port Henry at 7:09 and appreciate still put that in the video. I encourage you to go back to port Henry it is a beautiful place. Thanks

[@PeterSantenello]

Thanks for letting me put you guys in the video! You guys are all so cool :) And your Mom is awesome taking you to these places.

[@pandilleroloco9722]

YOU CAN TELL THE TOWN IS SHIT WHEN A WHITE MOM LEAVES KIDS BEHIND PROB DRUGS

[@jimray2281]

Credit to you Peter for putting people at ease and facilitating the conversation. So good!

[@theresaharrison8458]

Y'all looked cool on your 4 wheelers and what a beautiful place to ride. Y'all have fun and stay safe.

[@jorgevaquero7669]

@@PeterSantenellohey u should come too south jersey Salem county and Cumberland county there a lot of that type of history there even a house Underground Railroad

[@tatianemartins6615]

I love how he show us places that other people don't. And he is also so respectfull with locals. My sincere admiration towards your work

[@JS-TexanJeff]

I'm 54 years old, and look forward to Peter's video drop every Saturday just as much, if not more, than I did Saturday morning cartoons when I was a kid in the 70s. Top quality, entertaining, informative, insightful....the adjectives just don't do Peter justice!

[@jadamills4082]

Same here!

[@SpaceGoat.]

!!!!!

[@meeganmisha6009]

Ditto mate

[@alistarwilliams911]

Peter meets real people all the time but dude with the old cop car who is a Present single father of 4 is a REAL one. Great interaction, totally organic and just wonderful! I'm from South Africa and loving this channel. Kudos Peter

[@ay77ful]

I grew up in the seventies. I thought the freedom we had ,was gone. Looking at the kids on the 4 wheelers, reminded me of myself. Bikes Not Screens. Thanks Peter. Love Ya.x

[@BeAHappyCamper2Day]

I miss the good ole days

[@mattier.9095]

Yes 👍🏽 I wrote a mini bike in the 1980s in San Diego, CA with cousins and friends. Loved seeing those children and the kids playing in the train tracks.

[@bonham460]

My brother and I grew up on Long Island. Dad loved the country and wanted a quiet place we could all play. Bought acreage in the Catskills...so many great memories of the woods and the mini bike trails. Thank You Greenville !

[@stevemuzak8526]

37:23 That guy is a true old school parent. People like that are unstoppable. They don't complain. They do things.

[@ashleysparks5768]

NO HE ISN'T! He's a pathological liar and a pedophile he's my father-in-law every single one of his adult children do not speak to him because of the things he's done! His daughter in Utah's mother was 15 when he got her pregnant he was in his late 30's.... she went to school with my husband (his eldest child) n tried to get my husband to say it was his kid so he wouldn't go to jail, he failed to mention the reason his ex is addicted to opiates is cuz he got her addicted to them as well as his current gf! his ex was 17 he was 48-50 at the time his current gf was 16 he was in his mid to late 50's he reels them in by spending money on them and/or giving them drugs! If you look him up He's a registered sex offender!!!!!!

[@KenMosher-yr6ww]

1000 %

[@claudiascott6484]

Just like my dad. ❤

[@marcjorgensen]

Amazing story. Need a whole video on him❤

[@KenMosher-yr6ww]

@Iluvmeth He is the intended person for assistance. He is the person who should be separated . Oftentimes, fathers are forgotten. Mom tends to do all the work. Well, here is an amazing dad who needs. If he was a "female," Aka mom, there would be more opportunity for him. Fyi, Dads can support their children . I wish he had a " Go Fund me page." Because the only thing that matters is the children... amazing job, my friend . I wish I was able to help you.....

[@debc4542]

That single father you spoke with is an awesome human being.

[@owenbrand4341]

Just outstanding. The true heart and soul of the USA.

[@xerorenegado15]

🙄

[@michellefindlay8670]

He can get a job on the radio or voice over he has a really great sense of humor and an amazing voice

[@mattier.9095]

Amen 🙏🏽

[@laksha_kotlu]

I wish this presenter donated some money to that man with 4 kids

[@livingcolorinc]

MY HOME!! Born in Plattsburgh, NY and raised in St. Albans, VT!! Thank you for showing the beautiful North Country!! ❤️

[@shirahp5798]

I am from Upstate NY, and my family has a cabin in Newcomb, NY, which is not too far from Lake Placid. I'm surprised you didn't visit even more small towns like Long Lake, Saranac Lake, or Tupper Lake. Also "Go down a half mile to the Stewarts, take a left at the Stewarts, and then go another right at that Stewarts" is totally a way of getting around here xD. I have many, many childhood memories of the Adirondacks, never realizing how really special it all is until I got older. I'm always so tired of people thinking that "NY" means NYC. So thankyou for showing this to more of the world to spread awareness. You've done a great job- also it does rain a lot! So for folks visiting, don't forget your rain gear! It would have been awesome if you could have gone on a kayak or canoe and gone on the Hudson River or the Ausable. It's absolutely gorgeous scenery. Ideas for next time, I guess, if you ever come back to the area. Thanks for making this Upstate NYer proud :)

[@larrylobster9896]

As someone born and raised in the North Country it tickles me to hear someone call Tupper Lake or Saranac Lake small towns. I guess a matter of perspective like so many other things in life. The Adirondacks truly are a special place, to me it's paradise, even in winter lol. Love from Bloomingdale NY

[@kedar.28]

You're from a beautiful area!! I'm from further south in the Catskills but I've been up ur way 😊

[@franko8572]

Stewart’s is an upstate classic. 😊 I’m 167 miles south of new comb, and 90 minutes north of NYC! Fishkill, NY! Gang gang!

[@somegenerichandle]

Timbuctoo as well, so much wonderful history! I

[@andrew8501]

We need to rename the state or the city. Even googling things is hard sometimes... Like no, I want NY STATE, not NY city.

[@Patty747]

True story, when I worked at a county agency, a co-worker took a leave to be a hostess at the Lake Placid Olympics village in 1980. She was a beautiful young lady (Jackie M.), a bit older than me (I was 22) and she met the back-up goalee from the US hockey team. They fell in love and eventually married. The very last memory I have of my father was watching the miracle on ice with him on TV. He passed away 2/29/1980.

[@joshfrankel9288]

As an upstate new yorker I'm super stoked for this one. Thanks for all of your great content!

[@Nogame-u5f]

Your not from the real New York born and raised in the Bronx

[@coolhandgatsby]

@@Nogame-u5f It's both real NY. I was born and raised in Queens, but our state is vast. Don't diss people just because they're not from your area. Real New Yorkers stick together!

[@brentharrington9235]

@@Nogame-u5f have you ever left?

[@themaskedman221]

@@coolhandgatsby If New Yorkers stick together, why is upstate so dependent on downstate welfare? Upstaters need to get their act together if they want respect.

[@G1nn3y]

NY’ers aren’t sticking together. A good percentage of upstate residents die having never stepped foot in the 5 boros.

[@maryloudeleon4826]

I grew up on Long Island, I went to summer camp in the Adirondacks. I love upstate, so beautiful and so much history.

[@Czechbound]

Rob Cobbie, that dad, should get a gold medal in parenting. All 3 kids graduating during Covid lockdowns is a monumental feet. Conor, your dad is 1 in a million. 1 in 300 million ! Be like your dad and you'll turn out all right !

[@LOLO-lm7pr]

Ham radio operator, what's his channel? He has a great voice. Good luck to you and yours.

[@oliverkiss6607]

Peter, thank you! I was waiting for an episode about Upstate New York or the Adirondacks! I'm from Hungary and I spent many summers there in Brant Lake, working in a camp with a J-1 visa, just like those guys in Lake Placid. I've been to many places around the state, starting from the city, driving up to Brant Lake, or just driving around when we had time off. Albany, Glens Falls, Lake George, Ticonderoga, Speculator, Rome, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lake Placid, Whiteface Mountain. And many, many more. Like the lad said in the video, a Dollar General and Stewart's are really the most small town upstate things. Upstate New York will always be like a second home for me, brilliant people around, beautiful places to visit. I truly believe that this state is one of the best place to visit for Europeans. Historical places, big cities, lakes, mountains, everything. You can really take a good look at the other side of the USA, the one that the average man can't really see from here.

[@bobjrfdny7360]

Speculator!!! I’m from nyc, but have gone to speculator every summer for almost my whole life! Upstate NY is the best!

[@Steaksauce91]

@@bobjrfdny7360I passed through Speculator last summer on my way back from the high peaks. Absolutely beautiful town.

[@boratsagdiyev522]

I'm from Brooklyn, NY and moved upstate 4 years ago. I have yet to visit all the places you mentioned.

[@BrendanStroff]

So happy to see you in my area! I'm from Texas originally then lived in Florida and Alabama and moved to upstate NY, the people are FANTASTIC, I adore this area and love the genuine hard working people who reside here. I won't ever leave at heart but due to the scarcity of my profession and opportunities I am leaving to southern Georgia. I know I'll miss it here and will return to visit... But they're good people. Thank you for coming.

[@tank5611]

What do u do might I ask and what part of south georgia?? Live in north Florida work in south georgia

[@brybres47]

“i won’t ever leave at heart” me too 🥲

[@YAHSHAYA777]

Smart woman!!❤ I'm a bronx native and I live in florida and I hate it deeply! Can't wait to live in upstate and die there!!

[@Cat-ik1wo]

Respect to that single father. One of a kind. My kind of man. Taking care of business, knows whats important.

[@rickeeeddleman5614]

Peter - as always - you bring "richness" to a world we never get to see. Thank You So Much!

[@monna365]

As a young attorney in Upstate/Western New York all I do is drive through these amazing communities. My favorite thing is stopping at the mom and pop grocery stores. Love it Peter!

[@the-painted-quilter]

Grew up in WNY. It’s not upstate. It’s west. Ie Western New York 😂Continue to educate that WNY is its own area and industry. “Upstate” for us is north of NYC.

[@D0NALDBIDEN]

I hope 18b working out for you

[@Buddystemz]

Western New Yorker here also.

[@libtrs838]

​@@the-painted-quilter You just contradicted yourself. "Upstate for us is north of NYC" yet all of western NY is north of NYC so upstate... Upstate can be subdivided more into western, Hudson valley, north county, etc

[@the-painted-quilter]

@@libtrs838 ok. I’m saying Hudson Valley is North. ie Upstate. Not Niagara Falls👍totally west

[@KathieWhite-q9p]

it's so weird...I plan every Saturday to see the next video you upload, It's kind of like in the "old" days when we set aside a certain time each week at our house to watch the next episode of our favorite sit com or drama. I love that you love our country. When you show how diverse we are, it's a miracle that we've become the United States of America. Thank you for exploring for us!

[@aliceknows3375]

I was born in NYC and something my family did every summer was drive through upstate . My parents loved going to Montréal . My folks opened the world to us . Most of us have been to all 50 states. I love upstate.

[@garfieldthomas8118]

"....have been to all 50 states." That's nice!

[@tictocbang7443]

I've spent a lot of time all over Upstate NY. It's truly amazing. The landscape, the people, it touches your soul. Thank you, Peter.

[@matthoyt9169]

I've been to ever corner of the United States and as somebody who lives upstate I'm always met with: "New York? Where is your accent?" People really don't understand there is more than NYC attached at the bottom. It's a nice place to live. The mountains aren't far, the ocean is only a couple hours away and the worst that ya might deal with is some cold weather or a rogue tick bite. Nice vid Peter.

[@realelplaga]

I lived upstate for a few years and to this day when I mention anything about living in New York I eventually have to explain I'm not talking about NYC.

[@arleneconverse1238]

I have to constantly tag "upstate" every time I mention what I'm talking about

[@staz6530]

I live in southern New Jersey which we know North Jersey and South are very different but yes up state is beautiful. Been to the finger lakes, olde forge and many other places in NY state and it's beautiful!

[@nenaj1]

People literally think New York is only Manhattan

[@SewerDrainPlugService]

Upstate New York Is Southern Canadian

[@kristinatanasko1016]

I’ve never been to the USA but always wanted to visit. After watching your videos, I realize just how many different things the USA has to offer - it’s like a whole bunch of worlds in one! Thank you for sharing! 🙏😍 Greetings from Norway 🇳🇴

[@bogtrottername7001]

Come to see ALL of New York ( You will need a very long visit ! ).

[@pmrocka1]

I live and run a business in the Adirondacks. Paradox Brewery is very close to where you filmed. My business is supported by locals and tourists. The industry in the park has change mostly to tourism. Housing is a problem and finding workers is an issue. To revitalize the area, low-cost housing must be available for workers to live. It’s a safe and beautiful area with many outdoor activities. Thank you for showing how special the Adirondack park is to the locals and our guest.

[@SM-dv6wi]

I have been to your brewery, great place! I still have the T shirt!

[@Eric-qm4vm]

Peter, your videos are always so moving and informative. The dad from Lake Placid is truly a special human being. I got choked up when he started talking about ham radio. My dad was a hobbyist too, and I remember the time and effort he put in to learn morse code for ham radio. I didn't realize how difficult it was until I grew up. He eventually became certified. Although he's no longer with us, I'm incredibly proud of him. As a young man, I can still picture the four walls of his ham radio room covered in maps of the world. He received calls for help from ships with navigation issues at sea and I remember how excited he was to help guide them. Looking back, I'm so proud of all he accomplished. Thank you for sharing his story. Just wanted to add, Caribbean people are also incredibly friendly. Peter, you've truly touched our lives in so many ways. Thank you for your amazing content. Take care!

[@mattier.9095]

He was a good man. ❤

[@angelas8451]

I can only imagine how proud your Dad, or any Dad for that matter would be, to see how well he raised his man who now talks about him in such a wonderful light. Memories and a dear relationship some could only dream of. ♥

[@Eric-qm4vm]

@@angelas8451Thank you!

[@jennifermarlow.]

HAM radio is not at all CB, just FYI. It's a completely different setup and licensing. My uncle was a HAM operator. My whole family had CBs in the car.

[@Eric-qm4vm]

@@jennifermarlow. Hi Jen, Since we didn’t have a radio in our car, I suppose it was Ham radio. Thank you for the info.

[@thatstoicguy]

This is my dream. To travel the country/world but I physically and financially take care of my disabled mother so I can't. I'm living vicariously through you, so thank you, truly.

[@StephanieMontor]

God will help you in your dream. You and your mom are in my prayers.

[@Itsonlyrabbit]

Hello Peter, i'm a subscriber from Serbia and i didnt miss a single episode you posted. I absolutelly love the story telling that you present through the camera, and the locals you speak to. Everytime i watch your video, it reminds me how much stuff there is on the tip of the iceberg, and how much more there is beneath it. I would love to visit NY one day, and experience the things in person, which hopefully one day i will since not everyone has the abbility to venture out on a scale like you do but regardless of it, i'd love to meet you more than anything. I hope you're having a great day and i wish you the best!

[@LilyGazou]

All you need is a little car and a tent. 👍

[@universalconquest4447]

SRBIJA #1

[@bettybarrett323]

Oh my gosh Peter! Those olympics saved me! My military family, my hubs our children and myself moved to Kansas that winter. It was horrible here. Cold, windy, snow up to here! Depressing, cried all the time, as soon as I dropped my son off at school, I just drove around and cried...then the olympics started! We sat and watched together ...that hockey game blew us away! We were gloriously happy in those times...then the wind stopped, the snow lessened the cold was not so horrible. It got us through some miserable transitional pain.

[@TheCoiledAnklet]

Peter! Hi again! I am so glad you made this video! We call ourselves the North Country this far up in the state! You visited the building, my moms side of the family owned in the early 70s and 80s! (The Olympic arena where the miracle on ice happened) My mom used to tell me stories as a kid when she would ask to go, but my grandparents couldn't afford the drive up due to financial burdens. I have Olympic roots tied to the area as well through my mom's side. My Great Great Uncle Patrick Martin was a gold medal winning bobsledder in the late 1940s and 50s and used to use the old tracks they have in the mountains in Lake Placid. He grew up in the small town of Massena, NY, and went to go on to compete in Oslo and other places during his Olympic career. He has a memorial in Massena NY dedicated to his legacy. He died an early death, but it makes me proud to say I'm related to him ❤ I hope there are more videos of our area coming soon! I am so interested to see what else you managed to document! Thanks for visiting. If you ever need a small tour guide of the area, I wouldn't mind helping out! I have family ties to the area up here. 😊

[@paulmorgan7232]

Born in downstate (Westchester County) went to college in New Paltz now live in Niagara Falls. Also lived in Binghamton. It’s a shame people think NYC is all that New York has to offer, but as Peter showed it’s so much more. Thank you Peter

[@brybres47]

the hudson valley is the real new york!!!!!

[@cp368productions2]

​@@brybres47no it IS NOT. The real NY is the Adirondacks, Finger Lakes Region and Western New York.

[@brybres47]

@@cp368productions2 nah it’s not but go cry about it 🤣 western NY 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 ok little buddy

[@richgaulin3633]

I was born in Westchester too. Hung out in New Paul's in the late 70s

[@melinoess]

as a long islander ive always heard westchester referred to as part of upstate(though not that far up), never heard it called downstate!

[@MaryLynnBuckner1]

Peter, I’m an elementary school teacher, and let me tell you we hold Ticonderoga pencils in high regard! They are the gold standard! Yes, we use pencils ✏️:)

[@lynb2039]

❤❤❤ theyre indespensable, natural, and MADE IN AMERICA!

[@gwarbong]

Outstanding human, at the 36:56 - 42:22 mark. We the people need more men like this!! And, to the folks filming our area. Thank you! Thanks for the love. Real journalism💪

[@choppedncheesy]

Next time you are in NYS, hit us up. My husband and I are locals and own a small business in Central New York. We can show you parts of the historic underground railroad as well as "Little" Ellis Island, a still-in-business hotel that was part of the prohibition period and even Paul Revere's route through Rome, NY. Lots of history throughout this state. Also: Thank you so much for actually respecting the upstate area and not referring to anything above NYC as "upstate".

[@MbisonBalrog]

Your food truck looks good. Ever going to swing by NYC?

[@choppedncheesy]

@@MbisonBalrog Thank you! I'm afraid NYC is out of our service range. We are located literally in the center of New York State. NYC is about 5 hours south of us.

[@danielvalade9620]

I live in boonville and I love our state and yes so much history here . I also work at revere copper plant in rome ny . Also fort stanwix is amazing and always love driving by it and bringing the kids there .

[@G1nn3y]

I live in Syr and consider anything above the tristate area as upstate. For the life of me I don’t understand why ppl get so weird and territorial when it comes to NYC. Nobody cares.

[@MrREDLORD79]

I live in Vernon ill have to check yas out sometime

[@mrmbr]

My hometown in the Adirondacks, moved back after 20 years, and while difficult proud of the people and my upbringing

[@victoriaseeburger3343]

Finally a video about my area! I am in the Rochester area, near Lake Ontario. Most people think we live near the skyscrapers! Upstate NY is one of a kind.

[@redcomic619]

Xerox Tower is a skyscraper

[@Dronron]

I'm in Rochester too! I suggested that he visit the Finger Lakes. Great area to live!

[@laurafroehler83]

Me too! Rochester, Kodak, Xerox, B&L, the Genesee river. I highly recommend the Finger Lakes, where I grew up. 😊

[@emilyblenn]

I really hope you keep a physical copy of all your footage. Your work documenting archiving rural areas is invaluable to historical preservation.

[@bealynn2258]

YES A NEW VIDEO!! My Saturday just got BETTER!! 😊👍🏻💯💕 I've been SHARING Peter's Videos, especially the most recent, to family and friends!! They are SHARING them too!! THIS is VERY NEEDED & IMPORTANT!! 😏

[@PeterSantenello]

Thank you so much :)

[@Rebecca-jr8ze]

Peter, you should visit the north western part of NY too!! We call it Northern New York or The North Country, not Upstate. The Thousand Islands area is where I live. The history of the area, islands, Great Lakes Seaway trail (I was their contracted photographer for three years) and the lower peaks and foothills of our great adirondacks are amazing. Tug Hill Plateau sits to the east of lake Ontario, the Black River Valley is sandwiched between Tug Hill and the western Adirondacks. We are also home of the US Army's 10th Mountain Division which is one of the few bases where the military's cold and snowy climate training takes place. beautiful times to visit and we'd love to have you show everyone our part, the best part ;) , of NY State! I'd recommend summer and fall only because the St. Lawrence River freezes over so no river boat tours and no Boldt Castle on Heart Island tour, which is amazing! C'mon.... :) Really enjoying your visit to the North Eastern... All of us Northerners are super friendly and down to Earth!

[@PeterSantenello]

Hello Rebecca, thanks for reaching out! I'm interested, I've never been out that way. If you want to chat further please contact me at: [e-mail]

[@Travis12861]

@@PeterSantenelloMake sure you come in February when there’s 6 feet of snow on Tug Hill. 😂

[@twngrl56]

@@PeterSantenello Please come to the Eastern Shores of Lake Ontario and the Tug Hill areas. (My home area)

[@Rebecca-jr8ze]

@@Travis12861 nooooo! Lmao

[@williampalmer8052]

I've always known Upstate to end around Albany. Then there's Northern and Western NY. Upstate, though largely rural, is still greatly influenced by NYC, unlike those other areas. This is especially true of the parts of Upstate served by New York Metro (up to Poughkeepsie) where many NYC workers live and commute from.

[@RomanianRantMachine]

Worked summer jobs in the Adirondacks in 2011-2012, Keene Valley, Lake Placid, etc... thanks Peter, you really pulled me back on memory lane. Greetings to all the upper NY folk, absolutely lovely people and absolutely gorgeous scenery. You missed most of the nice things... you can do easily 3-5 episodes around that region. Bless you Peter!

[@MsMesem]

Yes, I get he impression he missed some really nice spots.

[@Paula14609]

Very true!!!

[@judedinan596]

I'm from upstate NY and was in Marine Corps boot camp when we beat the USSR in hockey. Great celebration... thank you for this video!

[@maggie7159]

Semper Fi Marine 🇺🇲❤🇺🇲

[@Mwilson9122]

I always look forward to your videos every Saturday! Thankyou Peter.

[@brando.digitalnomad]

I am from Slovakia, I was always kinda felt closer with Upstate New York than any other state, most of the Czechs or Slovaks that moved back then, they moved to the Upstate New York - Pennsylvania Area

[@cindybogart6062]

So did a lot of Germans move to those areas.

[@JonathanMorgan-t6n]

I have been a teacher since 2002. I find your journalism is so grass roots and find that you truly do what you can to seek the truth. I have been a fan for a long time. In this day and age, it is so hard for our students to seek the truth because everything is so polarized. I am big fans of you and the channel five guy. I think both of you guys are going to revolutionize the way we get our information. We need to move away form relying on big networks covering a story with an agenda. Thank you for all you do Peter.

[@maggiemae4584]

I agree! I found Peter’s videos because my grandsons teacher would have them watch his videos every week in his high school history class. He went to a Christian private school and I thought It was an awesome teaching tool for the kids to see how others live in the world. I don’t think watching these videos would be allowed in public schools.

Oh my goodness! What an incredible post! Great people there in upstate NY! So open and genuine! Best video I've seen this weekend! Thank you Peter! ¡Saludos desde Santa Clarita California!

[@mattier.9095]

God bless the single father, his children and all parents doing their best. Salt of the earth 🌍.❤

[@haywoodyoudome]

The complete opposite of the pepper of the earth..not taking responsibility of parenthood.

[@Irving-gp9oc]

That gentleman is grounded! In 2 Corinthians, he is making poor people rich in other ways! Amen Brother!

[@SpikeyOfficial]

As a single father of two, I can say I have nothing but respect for woman who usually take their kids on full time. It's a mammoth task and I guess that's why it's unusual for a man to have their kids full time. My kids mum wasn't a good mum and neglected them and put them in harms way, thankfully police and social services seen the light and handed them over to me. Being a single full time parent is no easy task, and I work in healthcare too for the Ambulance service so I have seen the delights of human nature.

[@antonialeigh]

​@@SpikeyOfficial great comment

[@SpikeyOfficial]

@@antonialeigh Thanks sausage 🤗

[@mykola5669]

Peter, this part of NY is not just US-history reach and beautiful, it’s a prime destination for us, Quebecers/Canadians and we genuinely love it and enjoy all what it offers! Also, people here are so friendly and love their land.

[@SmoothCriminaltripleOG]

Quebec is a beautiful city, I was there 15 years ago and thoroughly enjoyed it. Beautiful scenery and buildings and you can walk to everything.

[@charlesrobert6211]

The super dad with seven kids is a hero who outshines any Olympic medal.

[@laksha_kotlu]

I wish this presenter donated some money to that man with 4 kids

[@RyanRasmason]

@@laksha_kotlu WHY???

[@laksha_kotlu]

@@RyanRasmason He is making a lot of money showing his story

[@JS-jn8ku]

​@laksha_kotlu Just because a person doesn't have a lot, doesn't mean he wants other's money. He makes due. Right now, we all do. It is just assuming to think he needs anyone's help.

[@RyanRasmason]

@@laksha_kotlu he agreed to be on camera and told his story. He doesn't deserve anything. I wouldn't expect anything. Stop thinking the world revolves around social media people. It doesn't work that way. He was asked for his story and gave permission.

[@adamlane2498]

Super cool video Peter, I love all your videos. However, this video hits home as it is my backyard. You do a great job telling the story from the KZbin perspective. Keep up the great work!

[@christianguzek8917]

cup of coffee and watching this on a Saturday (breezy) morning, nothing better!! also side note, I love hearing the stories of regular people in this country, media and social influencers paint a fake life with unrealistic goals whilst this shows another part of life that is amazing.

[@CreakyCricket]

That's the ticket. Nothing like getting comfortable with a hot cup of coffee, and losing yourself in Peter's videos.

[@kevinjoshua3166]

Loved that guy who had the 7 kids, that's a real good dude, u can tell , so awesome , what an epic video Peter!

[@joannejaffekugler3507]

Peter, I live in Corinth NY. Thank you for sharing Upstate NY with the world! Amazing and diverse area with wonderful people.

[@PhoenixColby]

If ur talking about Rob Colby he is completely the opposite about what he said 🤗 That man is my grandfather and he is absolute scum of the earth,As a 30 year old man raped a drunk 16 year old girl! He Is a registered sex offender and a drug dealer. He might seem all good but hes a scumbag

[@Spectre-wd9dl]

Then you love a crackhead. Lol. Is that all it takes is a few minutes of BS.

[@jenn_madison]

Thank you, Peter, Natalia and everyone who agreed to be interviewed! Beautiful area! The new merch❣️

[@PeterSantenello]

Thank you Jenn!

[@RajahLetaief]

RAJAH LETAIEF SAW CHAMP back in 2009-2010-I can't pin the date- in the mediterranean sea - coast of Tunisia I thought I was insane, or that my imagination was getting the best of me. People this creature exists. And it moves very fast for the human mind to grasp its existence. Champ is described accurately in the picture, exactly as I saw it back in the day. Thank you peter.

[@Nighthawk2211]

This makes me want to spend years travelling small cities and towns all through America. Man, you make good stories, Peter! Thank you.

[@liannebedard5521]

Upstate NY is the fun cousin of Vermont. I speak from experience…

[@liannebedard5521]

The USA is so big and varied you will be astonished. This guy is typical…smartass but knows his stuff. Just the guy you want to see in a blizzard…

[@stern_noon]

As someone from Morocco, your videos made me see different sides of the American culture and the beautiful landscapes in the US. God bless you and thank you for your high quality videos and interviews ❤

[@bigvis497]

I'm in the Utica area. Lived here for 30 years. It's sad how thoroughly gutted the surrounding small towns are now. There's a serious idle hands problem, unfortunately a lot of drug problems due to the collapse of industry/jobs. Sad because the countryside here is so beautiful.

[@rea8755]

Yes, I agree The vilifying of all the guns and manufacturing... think Remington Arms didn't help did it

[@muscleman125]

@@rea8755 yeah thats why I can't justify moving there. I'd rather go to northern new england because all three of those states have constitutional carry laws. Hell, Vermont, of all places, was actually the first state to instill that protection to the right. It was a much different state back then though; but at least they respect their state's constitution. New Hampshire seems kinda like the best of both worlds. It takes liberties and gun rights very seriously, maintains the friendly atmoshpere of rural america, and it has the added benefit of everyone wanting their privacy. If they'd legalize weed it'd be perfect haha

[@lazerbubbles3630]

​@@muscleman125nooooo!!!! Dont legalize weed!!!! You will regret it! Just grow yohr own. I live in a big city & weed is legal here but i refuse to buy from dispensary! The tax is 35% & the goverment makes growers put chemicals while growing!!!!! You can taste the chemcials!!! I miss the good ol' days! 😢

[@1Savagevideos]

​Coming from a '96 kid born June 9th, Oldsoul Gemini, Small-Town New Hampshirite Born n' Raised-Right! Love God, Family, Friends, Neighbors, & most of all LIFE! Having traveled and lived in all the East Coast states at one point in time and as far west as Indiana for a short time, and I wouldn't trade a dime living back in NH, I love my home state You get all 4 Seasons year-round as well as the City, Mountains, Ocean, and Lakes. Except the damn governor won't legalize weed and neither will the predecessors that are running FOR Governor . It's disgusting because they cause residents to risk their freedom going across state lines to get weed where it's more shops and more product equalling power prices aka capitalism where it's cheaper for residents but at the expense of freedom. For a plant go figure. It's sad. Trump 2024 God bless America! -Brenden​@@muscleman125

[@astrahcat1212]

@@bigvis497 Herkimer has the best views

[@kevindickens9245]

I am a Brit and now 60+ but my favourite book in my early teens was “My Side of the Mountain” by Jean George. I went on a training course some years ago in Niskayuna and managed to get a visit to the Catskills and walked along the Hudson; absolutely brilliant. I would have loved to tell the 14 year old me that one day I would go there one day; I was a bit emotional and I do not do that sort of thing normally 😊

[@a.j.carter8975]

❤🇬🇧 this channel so often makes me cry. In a nice way. You meet Beautiful people. 😊

[@Rachelllllll2024]

What a wholesome comment ✨

[@elizabethwitt2621]

Aw! What a sweet comment. 🤗🤗

[@a.j.carter8975]

@elizabethwitt2621 ❤️🇬🇧 try my best. I've found karma works, eventually. Just give out, but don't give up and you get smiles. 😀❤️💙(better than money)

[@a.j.carter8975]

@elizabethwitt2621 thank you for your kind comment, I'm smiling now. Go steady and good look to you. 😀❤️🇬🇧

[@daisyrosario3438]

OMG! I loved every moment of this video! Its been so long since I've seen nice people! God bless America! and you Peter!

[@danahall-wt2jq]

The architecture was breathtaking. Very beautiful. Thank you for sharing, Peter.✌🏻🦋

[@tjmcdonald4747]

Man, we so need content like this these days! My kiddo relocated from Seattle to Canton, NY. He got to know a whole other side of America.

[@rollodane54]

Love the history, love the people. Thanks Peter

[@whywhywhy4716]

Thank you to all who ever speak, escort and engage with Peter! And thanks Peter, never fails to enlighten and inform....from central Vermont🤗

[@aneurisd.alvarez6221]

Hey! From DR🇩🇴 in here. I enjoy all of your videos. Those road-trips stopping by talking to nice people, it’s awesome!

[@JRock-vf4fw]

Dimelo Loco.😊

[@erice.5844]

Rewatching again, and realized one of the older ( turn of the century and prior..). logging sites in MN, norther is Duluth... Much history, and still today really cool old homes as in this video and public buildings and a port of a couple rivers and next to Lake Superior. lived up their a few years in the 90;s and is a known awesome visitors destination summer and winter for outdoor enthusiasts. and those wanting to chill a the inland ocean! per say! (lived in CA for many years and moved back for qualities here). Cheers..

[@johncopeland3826]

I'm from Scotland and lived and worked in Upstate New York back in 1987 ... it was a magical experience and one which will be etched in my mind forever . Back then there was no sign whatsoever of bad times or downturns ..anywhere . It was a brilliant place to reside and I did not want to return home . It saddens me that there are such difficulties now , but most countries throughout the world are going through similarities. I wish I knew the magic formula to fix the ills of the planet . Best wishes .

[@lynb2039]

Thank you very much for your input. My ancestors from Clan Bell came from Scotland. The Scots built a great deal of tthis nation. I am working toward a long visit to Scotland and believe I will regret leaving with your same sentiments for America. Many Americans are crying now but most of us are still a pioneering people and we will right ourselves in the end. Bless you -Lassie from Upstate NY

[@johncopeland3826]

@lynb2039 it really is a small world we live in ...isn't it ? Great to hear from you and have pleasant and safe travels...you have made my day ....all the best ...from the old country......

[@linehandibew6205]

Thanks to the liberals and their open borders!!!!

[@eveny119]

Where were you working in NY? And where are you from in Scotland? I spent a 3 wk. vacation in the UK, had to search for'' Nessie'', all I saw was your cute long-haired cows and a feisty Westie pup.

[@westaussie965]

I know the formula! Population control, and manufacturing things in our own countries instead of importing 99% of stuff from China😁

[@blu3cobra]

I absolutely love these videos, I’m from NYC and I love being born and raised in Queens but man this itch to travel the real New York is growing. Thank you for these videos I love every single one of them.

[@nickchapman1330]

Peter, I love your videos, I’m in the U.K.and love seeing the American life you show. I’ve been obsessed with your country since I was a child yearning for space while growing up in London! I now live in Sussex (where my parents grew up) and the part where you went into the library and talked with the librarian about the roof made me chuckle. Our church (down a dead end lane) has a very old section that looks like an upturned boat. It’s one of the boats William the Conqueror sailed from France and was then used as a roof for one of the first Norman churches he built. This is local legend but he landed a few miles away from our village in 1066 and reaped havoc in the surrounding country

[@keving4081]

Excellent! In 1976 I moved to Stowe Vt from N.J. It was fantastic! Not anymore. Selling my house in Elmore Vt. and bought one north of Port Henry N.Y. It feels just the way Vt. did. open land, uncrowded,very friendly people, and very helpful neighbors. Hope you get a chance to scope out Westport and Essex.Your Burlington video was spot on. Going soft on crime and "free housing" has opened the floodgates for the undesirables of our society.

[@TeodoroSalazar-f4l]

Lucky I live in the bronx

[@FionaEm]

The locals in these towns remind me of locals here in Australia's suburban hubs and rural towns. Relaxed, friendly and always up for chitchat 😊

[@Nieghorn]

I drove across New York one summer, coming from Canada, with a point of taking in all the big forts (Niagara, Oswego, Ticonderoga, William Henry) and some waterfalls down near the Finger Lakes. A lovely part of the world. Some places clearly had seen better times, but people were friendly.

[@nyrmetros]

Colonial forts are amazing!

[@MindlessShadow]

Born and raised in Saranac Lake, NY (I'm 24 in 3 days), which is roughly 10-15 minutes away from Lake Placid. Thanks for covering our area! You should have seen it during the fall foliage season. Lots of people come our way for this. Our area is big on tourism, essentially every season has some fun things going on. For example, my hometown has the "Ice Palace" every year, where they cut blocks of ice out of the lake and construct a real castle. It's part of our winter festival. You should check it out! Anyways, if anyone has any questions I can try my best to answer. PS: Thank you for clarifying this is really the *actual* Upstate NY. You got no idea how many people get confused when I say I'm from Upstate NY and have to tell them it's not Poughkeepsie or wherever down there.

[@RandomNonsense1985]

I just say I'm from the part of NY that's next to Vermont and Canada.

[@dlnicholes61]

❤ Thank you so much we're doing this. I grew up in Crown Point and about 20 years ago I moved out here to Utah and so it was good to see things of back home and learn some things about some of those towns.I never knew. Good. Way to start my day , thank you

[@pastordonniesemple]

I have lived in Upstate NY, the Mohawk Valley all my life. Lots of amazing history. Not a lot of industries. Amish from Chester County PA have taken up residence here, which has improved the old farms. I always appreciate the heart behind your videos. You do great work and it matters.

[@marymccarthy2533]

@pastordonniesemple I also grew up in the Mohawk Valley! Beautiful area and beautiful place to grow up 🫶💕

[@SybilKibble]

Hello from New York Mills!

[@ArakakiDojoMatsubayashiS-km5uc]

The Mohawk Valley is loaded with history. The amazing stories from the American Revolution are just one small chapter.

[@JimmyShenkooshy]

You’re the only KZbinr who’s weekly video I look for every week. Thanks for the great content.

[@MuahMan]

Fort Drum baby!!! Watertown NY, the real UP UP UPstate New York. Alexandria Bay in the house!!

[@tommc49]

Peter is the KZbin version of Charles Kuralt. It's amazing what he does with a handheld camera, local residents and a good editor (his wife I believe).

[@xoxoxoxoxo7997]

❤

[@richkilmer7616]

I hope he only has one. Lol.

[@The_Firebrand95]

It’s always good to see people come up and see Upstate New York. So much rich history and hidden gems to find. I love the video so far!

[@alexandraandrews1241]

I like that you’re spontaneous with who you meet. It makes your videos more authentic.

[@theflyingblues]

'We'll let you know in a couple of hours' Without missing a beat. That made me chuckle

[@michaeltorrey3603]

I remember “The Miracle on Ice,” it was a beautiful thing. I’m not even a hockey fan and I loved watching that game.

[@heynowls3058]

Those elevated book shelves in library blew me away. Love libraries and it’s a beauty.

[@shri081]

12:20 Whenever I come across libraries well maintained in bygone architecture, it warms my heart. I almost view it as a temple of sorts and it comes across as sacred to me. And I absolutely appreciate the people that keep these institutions alive these days. I have been to a couple in my home country and they carry a special aura and tranquility that I value highly. Thanks again Peter for such an insightful and wonderful upload.

[@LilyGazou]

I have a library on my own in the far north 👍

[@MsMesem]

It would seem that they retain the original collection of books and add to this. A very worrying trend in NZ is that all the books are NEW and older books no matter what are thrown out or sold off for a dollar. This is how minds are trained.

[@kathleenmcnally9583]

I couldn’t agree more

[@timothygriffin1062]

Great video Peter! I had to laugh @ 10:03 when that guy said "I'll let you know in a couple hours" !! Priceless !

[@GradysMom]

Peter I'm so thrilled you did this video. I'm an upstate NY'er and there's lots of farm land/farms/Small towns here. I'm not quite as north as where you filmed this, but hopefully it opens people's eyes to how a lot of this state actually is. I'm surrounded by mountains & lakes. Lots of blue collar workers here, and small town life. It's so much different than what people picture when they hear "NY". Thanks for your great work 👍 👏

[@johnlombardo7816]

see, as a NYer as well, but only an hour from NYC, this is exactly what I call NY.. I have traveled about 30% of the state, but I have little interest in the rest of the country, more about seeing more of our great state! I agree, from columbia county north is what NY is really all about!

[@GradysMom]

@@johnlombardo7816 I'm up in the Southern Adirondacks, north of Saratoga Springs. It's beautiful here! Although the taxes and high cost of living are killing us all 😞

[@subliminal128]

Poughkeepsie native here

[@xerorenegado15]

@@GradysMom and Trump supporters

[@LilyGazou]

Wonderful area

[@KateEileen]

My husband is from Western NY and we moved here from North Carolina 8 years ago. Western NY is a hidden gem, and home to beautiful rivers, lakes, gorges, forests, farms, historic sites, wineries, and craft breweries that almost no one (including people from NYC and neighboring areas) even know existsI I have the privilege of working at both a state park and a large living history museum here, and nearly everyone who visits raves about WNY’s beauty, the fascinating history, and how amazing it’s been for them to to see!

[@janetbuck1144]

Born and brought up in New York, I really enjoyed this video. The first one I watched was about Montauk, NY. I am now a subscriber. I like the way you cover all types of areas. Can't wait for more. Great job, very interesting.

[@ONLYJOKING101]

I love watching your videos Peter. Coming from the UK myself we only hear whats happening in places like New York city and LA. Watching these videos gives a sense of the "Real" America for want of a better word.

[@nitrogaming993]

Hello Friend! You made me stop and think..."Other countries probably think American influencers are what all of America is like. OMG...other countries probably think we're all Kardashians!" I assure 98% of Americans are not. Our own media and government portray us as wild beasts. 98% of us love people, good conversations, helping others, our families, our neighbors. We hate war, and fighting...but, we don't take any crap. lol. We love America. We love other friends from other countries. We want peace for every soul.

[@ONLYJOKING101]

@@nitrogaming993 Thanks for the reply. 👍

[@sfdko3291]

This implies that New York and LA aren't "real"

[@ONLYJOKING101]

@@sfdko3291 What do you think I meant by "for want of a better word"

[@youbetterwakeup2449]

What the tell-lie-vision shows is just a tiny little glimpse into the world we live. Regardless of where we are. The world is a massive place, with 8+ billion people. Have fun and explore. But watch out for the spiders and cryptoids.

[@TheInnerYouCAS_K]

Western New York here. Clumped together with upstate. This part of NY is rich in history. The Central Terminal and our waterways were not the hub of the nation, but the world. The Central Terminal intrical for war time travel. Shoulder to shoulder travelers both soldiers and civilians. Thriving and bustling where it was hard to locate your loved one. In the terminal still stands a clock. Around the clock was a jewlery counter. Many proposals and engagements happened on the spot. A ring purchased by both departing soldiers and returning. You often heard " meet me by the clock". You can find photos online. I am a boomer, so had family who experienced WWII and the bustling days of the stunning terminal. I treasure my personal photos. Men in uniform or suits, over coats and fedoras. Ladies dressed to the nines in well made suits, dresses, white cloves and seamed nylon stockings. Not a hair out of place as the ladies took pride in styling their victory rolls, bumber bangs, pin curls, finger waves and comb through curls. ( My mom). So much more to say about this love letter of art deco, now with only beautiful memories. Dates of operation were 1929-1979 . Still used for certain venues. Our grain elevators and silos where ships would doc. Some still do. Ships from around the world carrying up to 500,000 TONS of cargo such as flour/sugar. You can watch them come into the harbor. Even hear the crew. AH-mazing site. Bet you never knew your Cherrios are made here. General Mills when baking, often fills Buffalo's air for miles with the smell of Cheerios. The Pan American Exposition was held in Bflo. Some of the astounding architecture still stands. Forest Lawn Cemetary is stunning. Presidents and other well knowns rest in this park like setting. Air conditioning, cardiac pace makers and so much else invented here. Harriet Tubman way into Lewiston NY to cross waters, hide and free slaves. Mark Twain resided here and his original writings, furniture and belongings still here to see. Much, much more. Old Fort Niagara with reenactments on the lake. Native American history too. Allegany State Park is stunning. The Allegany Mountains are part of the Appalachain Trail. Cattaragus County also home to Amish. Letchworth State Park.. breathtaking. Used to belong to a single man who left it for all to enjoy. Castile NY. 😊 SO, SO much more to see and learn for those interested in learning. Sadly, Gen X might not ever know the rich history. We are sooo much more than NYC. NY is stunning. Many farms and homesteaders. As I young girl, my father took me for rides or on errands with him. To the waters stock yards you name it. He'd be telling me things on every journey. What did I care? I was about six -ten. My mind was on him getting me the big fat chalk and steel ball bearings from where he worked, Republic Steel. I'd pick tiny shells on Woodlawn Beach and he was still talking about things I never thought I'd care about. I was eight! Boy oh boy, thank God for my dear Ol dad and that I had the sense to listen with one ear. The words, teachings and stories he spoke are now invaluable jewels held in my heart. I am now in my autumn and grateful to have seen and know. I passed these knowings on to my children and hope they pass it to theirs. Oh my, I got caught up in the stroll down memory lane. Beautiful days gone by. Come see!! Come see!! Stop in Frank & Teresa's Anchor Bar. The place " wings" ( not hot wings, not chicken wings) were born! Grab a real beef on weck and a cold beer. A WNY fish fry and an oooie gooey pizza from mom and pop shops. One on every corner. Did I mention REAL KIELBASA & Pierogi? These are the real deal! The others... FUHGEDDABOUDIT ‼️ GO BILLS! If you hung around through my reminiscing thank you! And here's some ice for your ear!

[@catharinefreeman5940]

Yes, visited Summer 2020 during the height of the P-demic…Finger Lakes, Watkins Glen, Harriet Tubman house, Geneva- cooperative farming, etc. (one of the few states that was’open’…loved it …would love to go back to see more (like the vineyards) !!

[@MsMesem]

? The original pacemaker was created by the uncle of a friend of mine; a Glaswegian.

[@TheInnerYouCAS_K]

@@MsMesem invented in Buffalo, New York:   Inventors: The pacemaker was invented by Wilson Greatbatch, an electrical engineer at the University at Buffalo, and surgeons William Chardack and Andrew Gage   Development: The team began working on the pacemaker in 1958 at the Buffalo VA hospital  First implantation: The first pacemaker was implanted in a human patient in 1960    Impact: The pacemaker is considered one of the most influential inventions of the last century and has saved millions of lives

[@jennifermarlow.]

@@MsMesem It's a thing. Like Edison inventing the light bulb, and photography - some claim by Kodak or Eastman that actually was a Russian who first did it. I'm a Canadian, and did a big of digging a couple of years ago American Exceptionalism is such a fraud.

[@johnchambers8528]

@@jennifermarlow.While photography and other things may have been invented by other people many things became popular due to other people or companies. While Edison invented many things his inventions became practical and used due to him help found General Electric that commercialized many of his inventions. Kodak brought photography to the masses by making inexpensive cameras that people could afford. Henry Ford made the automobile affordable for many people but did not invent it. Even today many people that invent something due not make big money from their inventions or innovations of existing products. Companies that can market it are the ones who make the most money.

[@huskyflylangley6053]

Thank you! I'm from Nor-Cal, and I love Upstate! The history of our entire country is so much tied to this place. It amazes me that so many, especially out here do not know that the capital is Albany, not NYC. I learned and was interested in geography and history from an early age though. Thank you for putting a real face on places in our country. Media stereotypes of places in our country are horrible! Especially from out here. There is so much more than LA and San Francisco out here, but not if you ask the media. Thank you for showcasing your gorgeous part of the country, glad people still help folks as well, as that gal at the train depot does. Much respect from Nor Cal.🙏🏻

[@joangopin4022]

Thanks for this beautiful piece. I grew up on Long Island and love exploring Upstate. I was struck by the gentleman who had been a dairy farmer who said he didn't see the value for his tax dollars, but then said many people in his community depended on welfare and social security.

[@MsMesem]

Thing is rather than handing out welfare cheques the government should have some sort of programme to introduce other industries or businesses.

[@joangopin4022]

@@MsMesem That's what the inflation reduct act does. It gives incentives to companies to stop exporting our jobs and bring manufacturing back to the US. Here in GA, it has created 60,000 semiconductor chip manufacturing jobs. This creates jobs here and helps with supply chain problems which were the cause of the crazy price rises that we were seeing 3 yrs ago, and makes us less dependent on countries like China. It also has created many jobs in renovations of our infrastructure.

[@grannyplum7541]

This was amazing thanks for sharing xxx love from Glasgow Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@DMWBN3]

My Mums from Glasgow & I'm in Brigohton. Peter really does some great content.

[@moriahelizabeth3831]

Please visit the Appalachian Mountains and do a video on the flood. Would really like to see more coverage of the people that live there and what they are going through. News obviously isn’t covering it but most likely a Lahaina situation

[@laurarabon1844]

GOVERNOR of NC SAID TO STAY OUT!! ONLY THOSE HELPING ARE WELCOME!!!

[@laurarabon1844]

Marion,Spruce Pines, Old Fort, Asheville, Swannowa, Boone, Marshall etc all decimated

[@123kapul]

@moriahelizabeth3831 yep, going after the gold, land, and preventing voting. Particularly in the red counties.

[@misenplace8442]

Give it a few months to settle down.

[@maggiemae4584]

Shawn Ryan just put out a video talking to veteran rescue workers who are working in the NC towns that were affected. It’s a great eye opening video describing the situation there. It shows how Americans are showing up for those in need and how the government bureaucracy Is failing them.