The Other Side of the Hamptons 🇺🇸

[@PeterSantenello]

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[@rjonzun5828]

You have been killing it, Peter! Great stuff. Thank you.

[@vancecousin9174]

Your already in my area I'm 30 mins west of the hamptons

[@philiprowney]

Hey, catch up with Jimmy after the winter thaw, bet it's an even more interesting place ;-)

[@ScoopSimmons]

Thank you for ALL your videos.

[@lauramckula234]

​@@rjonzun5828k😊😊😊😊😊

[@BobbyMick-c5b]

This channel constantly reminds me that America is jam packed with an astonishing variety of good, down to earth people. Don't buy the media's incessant negativity-pedaling and don't sit around stupefied on social media, get out and live. Absolutely loved this "Other Side Of Hamptons" video.

[@TinyRagerNYC]

This is so so s so CRUCIAL to remember. There is SO MUCH MORE GOOD then evil.

[@williambyrne6855]

The big money is in the area of Southampton to Amagansett -- old money and massive estates. They're generally not visible from the side streets as they're obscured by huge hedge/shrub lines. The delineating rich/poor roadway is Montauk Highway that runs the entire length of southern Long Island. That said, the comparative poverty adjacent to the "Hamptons" is prevalent. It's not a commercially active environment.

[@twistoffate4791]

But people are different when cameras aren't filming. Most folks don't want to be preserved for all eternity on film as a total jerk.

[@danielabatabogdanov8586]

What is a good person?

[@HaltDieKlappa]

​@@twistoffate4791 I feel what you're saying, but most real "jerks" can't really help but show their colors. They only fool the naive.

[@Johnny_Giraldo]

I grew up in the Hamptons and I always hated saying that cause people would immediately assume I was rich, I shared a bedroom with my brother in a tiny home from the age of 9 all the way to 19. to see a video to finally represent the actual working residents of the Hamptons a massive refreshment.

[@dakotathompson8062]

Same here, Hampton bays.

[@marshallrosen498]

@@dakotathompson8062 Same here as well.....Hampton Bays....Red Cedar Point, off of Red Creek Road.

[@spicynomad]

i feel your sentiment. im a new yorker now (over 20 years) and i develop in the midwest. when i have to get a trade they charge me nyc prices. so now im from the place im developing except my accent gives me up. lol

[@Red_1976]

It was a relief to see locals still in the Hamptons! You have a pretty place there, very beautiful. It’s a shame the tourists are coming in and out pricing the locals on housing etc. The same is happening here in Sydney. All the best from Australia 🇦🇺

[@The-Perfect1]

Really a true and informative picture of real locals. Brilliant presentation.

[@bdubb1882]

Those young men talking about the native plants being clear cut, and the importance of native biodiversity was amazing! Wish everyone was as passionate about maintaining and restoring native ecosystems!

[@ValeriaVincentSancisi]

yes and not being addicted to franchise food...and the value of not letting them take over their beaches and town.. very impressive

[@liberty3928]

Jimmy is the real deal. What a positive, informed down to earth guy. Great tour guide.

[@lindsaygiberson7752]

“If you’re on your phone all the time sucking down your algorithm, how are you not going to be depressed. You’re either looking at everyone else love their life, you’re looking at tons of things better than whatever you’re doing. When you put the phone down and look around you’re like, there’s so much to do. There’s just so much to do.” This kid is wise beyond his years!

[@shaanarisley343]

Exactly!! That was well stated!!

[@OldDeadBread]

Or you’re learning something..

[@peanuts1173]

@@lindsaygiberson7752 yes! When he said he was 21. I was floored!

[@lfd4967]

I agree 100%

[@bubbabooboo2512]

“or”

[@aclarkedesign]

Nice to see those young men having a good perspective on life, nature and the place they live.

[@michaelh8854]

Yep. If they were in California it would be all hate and putting people down and vanity trying to be cool. But they actually seem happy and chill

[@RT804]

Yeah. A good perspective won't pay the bills forever in a place like that unless they're pulling down millions. You won't believe how many guys from Southern California and the Hamptons I met in the Philippines the last time I was there. Rent a place with some other surf heads for pennies on tbr dollar. The dream is still alive but it's awfully hard to make it work here. Even the old guy has his life ripped out from under him and he's seemingly asking for more. It's time to get serious. Stop voting for the status quo. Only outsiders will change anything. Look at El Salvador. They decided crime was a choice and chose against it. Argentinians decided they'd have enough of hyperinflation. What are guys like this going to chose?

[@michaelh8854]

@@RT804Argentina very much on the brink of collapse with their new president. But if you’re arguing for someone like Bernie Sanders to come in and give the middle class a chance again, instead of our whole economy being geared towards making billionaires richer, I think you have a decent point.

[@radicalcartoons2766]

​@@RT804Probably never bother to vote.

[@mattier.9095]

Amazing young men! God bless the next generation 💜🍀🇺🇸💙🇺🇸❤️

[@cheriekreusel9453]

Jimmy is the kind of guy you'd want to sit at a table with on the edge of the ocean and listen to his stories all night long. Another great video

[@SourHaze1]

Old School type of guy im only 22 but they def dont make them like that anymore

[@morganstewart-kp2dy]

Great story teller

[@donnafromnyc]

Is Jimmy from Massachusetts? He has a NE accent.

[@bettycocker2226]

the way he slumped over whenever peter mentioned Kensington

[@japeireland]

@@donnafromnyc I am from MA and I keep hearing MA and the NY after that...I am hearing somewhere around North Shore Boston / Gloucester...I could be wrong but that's what I'm hearing when Jimmy speaks! I am enjoying the tour..I don't know the Long Island area as I've lived in Europe for a long time.

[@BMWM-zx1fm]

At a local Long Islander it is great to see content putting a spotlight on the rich culture here and not the ultra rich. Great work!

[@cindybogart6062]

It’s nice to see kids are still normal. What a breath of fresh air.

[@Pamsterdam75]

Having 2 sons around that age, I'm very impressed with these young men, and their purpose in life and attitude!

[@goodworks5698]

Yes!!

[@SweetNothing1422]

Both were wrestlers and you know them boys seem to almost always be the most respectful/honorable sportsman from my experience.

[@youknowwhat5664]

Rich and wealthy

[@kevinbunce2510]

Hopefully everyone enjoys. Peter is a great guy and we really enjoyed meeting with him, total class act.

[@PeterSantenello]

Thanks Kevin for inspiring me to get out to the Hamptons!

[@SnazzGlad37]

You and your crew are living life, enjoy it man! A group like that can never be replaced and it's awesome hearing how the 1st gen is still locked up tight and raising you all right.

[@richiemcginniss]

Awesome energy on this ep. Truling inspiring. Let's go shred Ditch with Jimmy

[@rmac5395]

I couldn’t help but smile at knowing there are still men in their young 20’s truly enjoying and living their best lives. I love you are living your best life with your mortal childhood enemy (arch nemesis). My son is 23 and all I could think is he needs to sell that new Silverado, buy an old jeep, load up, and go find his true happiness. It’s truly his heart… but expectations of society… I guess. Sigh Thank you for being beautiful, genuine young men. I can’t wait to share this video with him.

[@lionsblood321]

Shred the Gnar brotha. 🤙🏻

[@Keesha]

Jimmy is one of NY’s finest. I love how he spoke respectfully about the Latino immigrants, the super rich-everyone. He is proud of the history of his hometown…. Proud NYer, and proud American. I love it!

[@zackjones5764]

As long as they are legal immigrants than there is no issue. Illegal immigrants should be deported because crossing the border illegally is criminal.

[@gregorygoldberg-c4x]

also dead beat dad with 3 sets of kids. to have no clue who that man is

[@wallybingbang4350]

@@gregorygoldberg-c4x How do you know ? Anyway he's divorced. You don't know what his rights are after the family disintegration

[@gregorygoldberg-c4x]

@@wallybingbang4350I’m his son. Guy has 3 sets of kids in Montauk.

[@gregorygoldberg-c4x]

Ignored all of them.

[@mollycooper-rg9zz]

Jimmy is such an interesting, intelligent man...a professional narrator, with so much knowledge to share ....i could listen to him for hours and hours. ❤ (Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 UK)

[@mia795]

I love the surfer dudes who appreciate the purity of the place and want to preserve it.

[@Juliet475]

Remind me of. A group of guys actually developing their own Tribe. Hope they remain close and their children continue in the tradition.

[@N0N4M30]

Same

[@Toni-id2pv]

Stolen lands. Buy. 😈

[@Juliet475]

@@Toni-id2pv "THE World belongs to EVERYONE, THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE" . AT least you know they won't commercialize it.

[@L0STV1K1NG96]

@@Toni-id2pv”sToLeN lAnDs” stfu🤡 take the lands back lil boy if you think they’re “stolen”. I dare you.😂

[@LORDFARQUADZILLA]

"But they drive a Tesla, so they care." Is the realest dig, lol.

[@humblebees2]

But also spot on! 💯

[@ScoopSimmons]

Dude should be in late-night TV. He's far funnier and way smarter and his quips are classic. In my reporting, editing and publishing careers, I interviewed a number of individuals like him. Priceless. And he and I are about the same age. Total respect for commercial fisherman.

[@TH-eb5ro]

It is funny but not the logic of the people who do so.

[@RosebudBB]

@faganquin6483 The point the guys were making was those people drive a Tesla but spread toxic chemicals on their lawns that run into the ocean!

[@movingforwardfco1587]

I adored that. Seriously they know. That is the way it is. Classic.

[@dm96177]

Those young gentlemen are so well informed and funny! I love seeing their friendship, respect for people, and the place they call home ♥️

[@mattier.9095]

They we’re fantastic ❤

[@laurahiggins7647]

I love how they're trying to preserve, not change & destroy, which seems to be a common theme unfortunately. Will be looking to buy some of their merch.✌️

[@hollygolightly7475]

Such cute studs

[@beatewagner7.2934]

Not all hope is lost! Thankfully....😊

[@acooksla]

Fabulous and so handsome

[@AlChurch-q5s]

Peter Santenello! For those of us ,who love the United States,you have taken us to places most people dont have an opportunity to visit! MANY THANKS!

[@glove483]

Jimmy is THE BEST !!!!!! Those young men were incredibly well spoken, you could feel their sense of loyalty and pride for the Hamptons as well as their passion for sustaining the environment in which seems to be becoming compromised from over building and the toxins, chemicals being used to do so. Another GREAT Piece by PETER SANTENELLO !!!! What a Terrific Chanel !!! All The Best.....From Boston

[@MsMesem]

Yes, very impressed by those young men ; their ethos, knowledge, perspective and fitness. Not sure that you'd find as good a group down under.

[@beatewagner7.2934]

​@@MsMesem It's so refreshing and encouraging to see young men with a healthy mind , heart and soul.

[@brandyk]

Not to take anything away from the young guys as I enjoyed them n their enthusiasm and sense of community and sense of commeraderie but while I agree they sounded n certainly looked better than majority of young men n women today they are not exactly well spoken n articulate. It was simply refreshing to see confidence, humor n ability to interact with adults without having to hold Mommys hand or have their phone out,ear pods in n hoodie covering their head as a security blanket n having to engage with them by drawing every answer out of them just to try to teach them how to have a conversation. Also no likes, and honestly n literally thrown in. Reminds me of the men when I was young. I'm in 50's now.

[@rhondadavis1483]

@@brandykOmgosh I have zero idea what you think is well-spoken then🙄they most certainly were all that you said AND well-spoken.

[@QuasiFr0d0]

One of the best Creators on KZbin! Thanks Peter.

[@carolsisti7203]

Without a doubt the absolute best channel. I love what Peter does and how he brings it into your home. Also helps to bring good places to visit possibly live.

[@nonyabisness-cg7mf]

You got that right.

[@beatewagner7.2934]

That's for sure. It's so interesting to see a part of what America and its people is. It is a real gift for me to have discovered this channel...so many surprising and astonishing insights... 🥰👍 Greetings and thanks from Germany /Switzerland.

[@AlphaChinoz]

@@beatewagner7.2934Grüezi!

[@pwilliams4073]

YES He Is --- Peter !!!!!!!!

[@travelescapesOFFICIAL]

Those surfers have life figured out early on. It sounds like their dad's brought them up right being outside, exercising, and having a solid group of friends/family

[@andyuxd]

Yeah incredibly mature and switched on guys - very uplifting to see.

[@jones2277]

Divorced

[@rftree7737]

they said hard work haha those wealthy spoiled boys !

[@Bassman420dB]

@@rftree7737 fr

[@brentsyoutube]

@@rftree7737 They are acutely working and making there own money, unlike some youngsters

[@kats5866]

I can listen to Jimmy talk all day. Surfer guys are awesome.

[@thebordenkw486]

I really like this guy. Seems like someone I'd want to know. Thoughtful and kind hearted.

[@mlwtennessee322]

I felt the same! I would imagine that he's a lot of fun, too.

[@SSNESS]

MGTOW

[@kay9334]

Peter finds the gnarliest cool people that's a fact. Great episode Sociologist. ❤

[@robertamaral2349]

Old salt of the earth fellas like Jimmy are pure gold! We need to cherish these folks! There's so much to learn from them. That was magic! Thank you!

[@mimsy1111]

Omg Jimmy absolutely stole my heart - i can't. A true long islander.

[@trekfortruth2841]

Those young men on the beach are soooo impressive, smart, articulate, grounded, funny...gives me hope!

[@di-jt6jp]

New York is so diverse. We have the mountains and lakes upstate, NYC, Long Island, Fire Island, beaches galore! etc,etc. I’m a proud New Yorker. And I love EVERYTHING about this beautiful state. Thank you for sharing this.

[@YAHSHAYA777]

YASSSSS SAID IT LOUD!!!!❤❤❤SAME HERE I LOVE MY STATE CANT WAIT TO BE BACK AND DIE THERE!!!

[@tcotter9821]

This made me so happy! I'm a Bonacker and I know those young boys well as they all went to East Hampton High School with my kids. Lucky to live here and was able to raise my two boys here with the families I grew up with. Hope we can all stay for a long time! Well done and such a pleasure to watch!

[@cathithomas2888]

Fun to watch!

[@KaiserBlade]

I'm from Southold born in Greenport hospital 71 years ago. I partied in the Hamptons when fun was still legal. Remember when Cream played at the CAVE? The YOUNG Rascals at the Barge. I thought paying $.50 per beer at the Barge was outrageous. I was a bayman and off shore fisherman. I caught a few bushels of Northwest harbor blue eyed scallops.

[@CoolBreeze-sn5gd]

@@KaiserBlade I doubt if more than a handful here have the slightest clue about what you wrote.

[@bearpawz_]

What an incredible place! I was hoping Ina Garten would invite them over for lunch in her garden...😀

[@KaiserBlade]

@@CoolBreeze-sn5gd 8 apparently.

[@carlahardwick9908]

Best line - "They drive a Tesla so they care ". So much wisdom in those young men.

[@markbennett2170]

100% Wise heads on young shoulders.

[@noteverythingisaboutyou]

They do it to save on gas not for the environment. Sounds like brokies mad about other people doing good in life

[@Demy1970]

Driving a Tesla means you didn’t realize the environmental impact of mining for all that garbage in your vehicle killed a rainforest. Stick to ice

[@ILoveMyPomeranian-p6l]

Or maybe they just like the car. Not everyone who drives an expensive car is driving it to impress. What a silly assumption.

[@mamawarrior7036]

I think you’re missing the point- Teslas are part of the EV movement , I care about the environment so I’m driving an EV attitude - that’s what these wise young men are speaking to. The Green Deal, climate change BS hoax!!

[@smithsays]

Much love to the Big House Crew. The world needs you.

[@skippylippy547]

Yeah, I loved the Big House Crew. Good dudes!

[@mj9291b]

Those are some truly great guys!!!

[@mj9291b]

I’m an old lady, but the guy that was the lifeguard, surfer, and go getter, is a complete hunk, and he seems like a great guy! Nice to see! Even an old woman can appreciate a good looking, decent guy!!!🤗🤭And, now another hunk has walked up! Oh, to be young again!!!

[@forestfields]

Ha ha. As a fellow old lady, I so agree with you!

[@marquitaarmstrong399]

Am 76. As I tell my grandkids. I'm old not blind. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@forestfields]

@@marquitaarmstrong399 Same here!!!!!

[@kaymorrice8141]

I was thinking exactly the same. Two beautiful young men both inside & out! Yikes!!

[@rnrpeg1]

@@mj9291b And may I add, the older I get the more astonished I am that young studs are REALLY into us ancient broads. 🤙😁🤘🩵

[@5burowz]

Jimmy is an absolute treat. A true character.

[@TBird89]

Understands the difference in wealth and life. Not one complaint after many decades. A true local.

[@Nan-1017]

I love Jimmy! 💙 🚤

[@sarahjane4908]

My favorite was, “You wearing socks? Good.” 😂

[@hollygolightly7475]

He had to be Italian he just told it like it is!

[@ajk710]

@@hollygolightly7475my guess is Greek

[@skontheroad]

I love how he said, "As long as I still reading my books." Read and book are the important two words I appreciate! You don't hear them a lot anymore....

[@casdenblanken8804]

You’re in the wrong bubble then bro

[@LlyleHunter]

That’s because they’re New Yorkers

[@LlyleHunter]

I’d like to expand on that. Long Islanders always made sure to pay into their school districts no matter their town’s economic class levels and they stocked their public libraries with plenty of books. It just became part of the culture as in much of the Northeast so even during the long cold winter season when you’re locked inside you have books to read either inside your home or at your public library. I was fortunate to grow up less than an acre away from the public library in my town and spent most of days there in cold winter and sweltering summers.

[@andrewshore2898]

Those two young surfer guys were cracking lads, and give me renewed faith in their generation - when it’s their time to rule the world.

[@DiabloandaDP]

No kidding, they were fantastic.

[@lorischager8027]

Agreed. Love the can do attitude and the desire to preserve their home and way of life

[@jones2277]

They’re insufferable

[@mikemartino9216]

Still didn't see george costanzas house in the Hamptons. But still a great video

[@DefensisIndus]

​@@jones2277 That's a weird take 😂 they were genuinely Cool

[@awanderfullifeblog]

Jimmy is a LEGEND! As a New Yorker love the respect for the rich history, openness for all communities and resourcefulness to protect and educate others about their home! Shout out to Big House!

[@helenbradford2569]

Jimmy needs his own show. He is so informative.

[@kweenzwalters3916]

Agreed only found one other video of him wasn't long enough

[@goodworks5698]

Yes!!

[@bonniebluebell5940]

Absolutely! Thoroughly enjoyed this journey. The locals seem so cool and friendly. I grew up on the East Coast of Canada so see a lot of similarities in terms of the people, the landscape, the history, etc. I also lived on the West Coast of British Columbia where surfing is popular. Sure miss the ocean a lot. I visited Cape May and Cape Cod when I was young but never made it to Long Island which is beautiful. (I did meet two brothers (who were amateur musicians from there) way back in the seventies) I am learning so much from these snapshots / stories from the heart and soul of America. God Bless You all in these crazy times.

[@pawznplay2772]

Agree !! So down to Earth too. Just an old school cool dude! 👍❤️✌️

[@danielterrebonne4080]

The two surfer guys remind me of what guys that age were like in the 80s and 90s. Wish there were more like them!

[@marygoff3332]

Yes! 1970's too.

[@jones2277]

Why?

[@oTroubles]

@@marygoff3332Definitely NOT the 1970s. The 80s and 90s yes, the 50s or even 60s? Sure. But NOT the 70s. Not even close.

[@redblaze1981pk76]

I remember the 70's on the east coast and it was the best. People were friendly. You would set up in the morning an by the evening everyone was together having a cookout ,a camp fire etc.. many times my mom would let us kid's spend the night on the beach, no worries..Definitely not today world

[@johnnyb33good21]

​@@jones2277men are are being incorrectly taught masculinity is toxic so men are becoming feminine

[@threedawgz6559]

Smartest 20 year olds I’ve ever seen!!! They are awesome! If they could all be like this - we’d be okay. Kudos to them and their parents!

[@JamesDonovan-p5r]

We are

[@AboveTheTrees44]

This is what KZbin needs. I personally would love to listen to this gentleman tell me about anything. People like him are awesome. Thank you for reporting Information from our older generations. Documenting this is so important. The elders hold vital facts, feeling & info. Respect you elders ❤

[@LiLGouda.]

I love seeing the young surfers in their twenties living their best life, well said gents. Now it time for me to get off my phone, great video!

[@jrandom2995]

I am an Eastern LI native. My family dates back to the earlier settlers of 1640, the birth of our nation. LI was a truly amazing place to grow up with wonderful people and unmatched scenery. It’s been years for me, but when I hear the ropes of a flagpole ring against its staff in the wind, I can close my eyes and be back on a dock back home. Great video. Thanks for posting.

[@OneAdam12Adam]

My great grandfather was an Earl in the Netherlands came to New York in 1647. He brought over ten families to establish farms from Brooklyn to Montauk, I believe.

[@loyalhearted6101]

So your family had free men a.k.a slaves or indentured servants you are saying. If you say otherwise I call bullshit.

[@dragonsac42o65]

I totally know what you mean about the flagpole. I’m from fishers island and when I was up north I would just listen to the flag poles.

[@barbarawilliams1745]

This guy is a character. Good choice for a guide.

[@Jodie-g1e]

Jimmy is so real- I love him - he’s a natural on the camera ❤

[@northern_front]

Nothing better than hearing young guys say "Plant wildflowers!"

[@Gsp_in_NYC]

this one is a fucking gem. well done Peter.

[@Tobeesho]

Well

[@yiannimil1]

@@Tobeesho do you hear proper spelling?

[@noreenhewson6933]

I worked in Montauk, and now visit occasionally, as I live 60 miles west. This guy is legit Montauk!

[@gewglesux]

"up Island eh?"

[@skippylippy547]

My boat is called Montauk. Boston Whaler.

[@gewglesux]

@@skippylippy547 got it!

[@guloguloguy]

THANKS, PETER, AND JIMMY!!! IT'S GREAT TO SEE THESE "SMALL WORLDS", ACROSS OUR NATION!!! "BRAVO!!"... THANKS FOR "SHARING" THE VIEW!!

[@julieach71]

What a pair of refreshingly switched on pair of young adults. Following their dreams, so good to see.

[@acooksla]

Amen

[@georgemulford2910]

Yeah, they where cool dudes

[@bonne_vie]

So sad their water is being polluted and houses made unaffordable

[@bellatrix4943]

And to see a 21 year old WITHOUT a phone in their hand ...literally never thought I'd see that again in my lifetime! Bravo to those boys 👏👏

[@cherylc1093]

Peter, you find the most interesting hosts, wherever you go.

[@constancebruns3887]

I am convinced they attract each other ❤

[@DesperatelySeekingSolitude24]

Great video Peter! My Dad just passed away at age 85 (a week short of his 86th birthday) and he watched your videos as I do. I’m so sad I can’t talk to him about this one. It was great. Keep up the amazing work you do ❤️

[@PeterSantenello]

I'm so sorry Debbie.

[@DesperatelySeekingSolitude24]

@@PeterSantenellothank you so much ❤

[@beths4934]

My sincerely condolences to you. It's sooooooo hard to lose our loved ones forever....at least it is for me. Be well today! That's a gift to Dad.

[@rodrigogarcia9273]

I know the feeling all to well. It's been 5 years now. Miss sharing life with him everyday. In time you'll realize a part of him will always live in you. God bless!

[@DesperatelySeekingSolitude24]

@@rodrigogarcia9273 thank you so much.

[@mjam631]

I appreciate you taking time with an original, "Eastender"! I have lived in Sayville NY my whole life since age 9. I am now 65. We always went, "out east" for day trips, weekends etc. Sayville was known for its clamming! Even at a young age everyone went to the bay and raked clams from the shore or out in boats. We also fished for a wide variety of seafood and lobsters. It was a large part of our lives. We always had family, friends and neighbors over our house to share the catches of the day. Sometimes we would all meet at a local beach and share our meals with a large fire and entertainment. Roasting, "mickies" in the fire. No matter where we met, everyone would bring a dish to share. We all truly cared for each other and took the time to check in on those in need. Sadly, those days have passed. The bay has been destroyed by the use of pesticides and nitrates. People these days seem to prefer a pretty green lawn rather than fresh seafood from the waters that surround them! Gov't keeps talking about more and more housing? We are destroying the natural beauty that can never be replaced! I pray that we can all join together and fight for more protected land and sea, where there are less housing developments and more free spaces for life to recover from the damage mankind has impacted on this beautiful Island, I call, "home"!

[@linehandibew6205]

Grew up on Levittown. Bough a house in Sayville behind Johnson ave middle school in 2018. This is home and I agree. Love Sayville.

[@cshell64]

Love this laid-back guy Jimmy, and he's such a great tour guide. Great job to you both, you gave us a good feel of the place along with great views. Thanks for sharing this with all.

[@violahamilton782]

"They're not anxious anymore..." great comment on getting the kids involved in the local activities, of which there seems to be good variety!.

[@EdwardM-t8p]

Peter, this is a diamond 💎 of a video, showing the people who make it possible for the Hamptons to run. If it weren't for them, the rich would have to bus people out from the city.

[@marianconde4507]

Lived the Montauk life for many years. You captured it really well. It’s a mysterious, wonderful place. Its beauty is lost to many of the newcomers that inhabit the place. They will come and go, and Montauk will endure…… with them and long after they are gone.

[@Brandon.Buzzell]

What a cool tour. I'm 60 and just learned more than I've ever known about the Hamptons. Thank you for today's education. 👏👍😊🇺🇲

[@christinagreaves7932]

Me too😊

[@allencollins6031]

Yeah man. There's so much more to the east end than the bullshit you see/hear on tv/media. Salt of the earth people out there. Wish I never left there.

[@popoanria]

This kids have more common sense than the “well educated” politicians we have in this country, what an amazing group of people you encountered there

[@spacecoastdriver]

Those guys are cool as ***, good to see real men still alive and kicking. I'll buy their merch just to part of that. I absolutely loved this vid. A breath of fresh air. Jimmy is a legend.

[@shaanarisley343]

Ditto! Gotta have some of their merch! Super cool history behind it and I like contributing to people with true heart and soul .. just an awesome zest for life!! 👏🏻🏄‍♂️♥️

[@maureenmcmullen8462]

If you listened his grandparents lived there he visited them by train every summer

[@TexasDesert3523]

Those young men are a breath of fresh air. They are people I could really enjoy visiting with and being a neighbor to. Wonderful people in this video, ALL of them!!

[@alexdavies9157]

I’m liking you more and more. We have similar ideas. I’m a 73 year old biker that isn’t your typical boomer and I like seeing young men like yourself interested in keeping our country free.

[@robertscheinost179]

71 year old biker. Same here.

[@moricepauwels9965]

Thank you for your honest journalism Peter! One of a kind

[@beatewagner7.2934]

Quote Frank Zappa: "The mind is like a parachute, it only works if it is open."

[@DSToNe19and83]

That’s a goodie I haven’t heard in awhile.

[@EYDIMUSIC]

That made my day and it was still only 7am 😄

[@nancygorman]

This is way more than a mind trip. It’s putting what is in your mind to action!

[@saricomey889]

Frank zapper didnt invent that. Thats socrates fool

[@mattheald2193]

What's sad is that none of the rich have rip cords

[@jacksondrawsky4087]

Love Jimmy and his positive outlook on life. We can learn alot from a man like that.

[@Dave-qu5wf]

I love videos like this where people are just appreciating the old ways and preserving that cool way of the past. We need more of this

[@trentdawg2832]

Those young surfer dudes give me hope for SOME of the younger generations

[@MrTreyLee]

I was at CG station Montauk and was on duty when the search and rescue alarm went off. We searched for John for about 12 hours. Coming back to the station to moor up and passing the community all cheering from Gosmans was the coolest experience in my career.

[@Carlaalvy315]

❤

[@BlissfulMel]

Thank you! It was an incredible day!

[@shaanarisley343]

Oh wow!! ♥️⛴️

[@johnaldridge4440]

Thank you❤

[@MrTreyLee]

@@johnaldridge4440 john! Been a long time! Glad to hear from you and hope you're doing well !

[@pheeqzie]

There is still hope for the world afterall, with young men like the "Big House" crew😎😎😎

[@thurstonvanhowell2974]

i thought the same untill I saw trump harris cup tallies

[@jewellerato8996]

Reminds me of Aspen …. Multi million dollar homes occupied only 2 weeks a year. Meanwhile locals can’t afford to live anymore .

[@joefer5360]

Lots of places in the USA are becoming like that. Rich like a spot, trend, or lifestyle. They buy it up.

[@ridingtheroad185]

All the areas around Washington Dc are that way. Idaho and many other places.

[@EphemeralProductions]

Ridiculous. 😮😢

[@RT804]

It kills me to see that older guy describe his wife taking most of what he likely built while praising his own replacement. Those hard working Latinos are living dozens to a house. And once they learn your skills, probably from you directly, they'll start their own business and undercut your hiring other illegals, pay them less than you would, and finally deal your fate. It would be amazing if we had government and native born pellet that actually recognized and fought for their own best interests. Americans have become soft and stupid even with disaster staring them straight in the face.

[@samanthab1923]

It’s a shame because once upon a time there were places for the workers to stay.

[@baja695]

Long Island could absolutely have it's own series. Suffolk County is like a state unto itself with so many walks of life and interesting characters. And of course - a host of craziness in the last decade. Housing costs, addiction, immigration, conservation of land vs overdevelopment, sustainable energy feasability. I couldn't imagine living anywhere else but there is certainly a pervasive sense of fear from the locals for the future of our home.

[@madelineharkins5643]

Touche!

[@Mets22usa]

I’d love to see a whole series on Long Island. Go a little further west and focus on Mastic Beach and gradually go further west and show the diversity between the ultra rich and the poor and everything in between

[@Cat-gl9cm]

I was born and raised in Mattituck 😊

[@jennymess99]

Great idea!

[@Returnoftheorange]

America needs to wield the gates on immigration. We are absorbing an unhealthy amount of cultures. I don't want to end up like China and India!

[@CocoRose336]

obsessed with this entire episode, Jimmys a legend

[@veronicasmith5657]

I found this today by accident and I just want to say thank you! I am a NYS resident and have been to the Hamptons a number of times. This is a beautiful walk down memory lane!

[@yvonneschlame8657]

Those beach guys have the energy of a life spent by the sea! Amazing natural boosters. They must be immune to everything. Wow, what a great group of guys. I'm awed.

[@ekaterini2957]

Jimmy is a great storyteller -- he needs his own channel, followers, and merch. What an unsung national treasure...

[@ThePolypam]

No, he needs to be left alone. Not everything has to be broadcast and monetized.

[@Tonyayt]

I loved watching this video that shows young people still care about the environment and living life without staring at a screen all day! Plus, Jimmy is the best and a great storyteller! I could listen to him all day. Great video Peter!

[@angeladee1463]

As a native Long Islander, I feel blessed to be sharing our little strip of sand with these young men. They def represent the true spirit of Montauk and surrounding Hampton areas. This gives me hope for the future of our east end and my children’s generation.

[@Samlifts1021]

I’m from NY I wish I could meet this guy and spend a day with him. What an amazing person

[@anairenemartinez165]

Really? He exhausted me

[@mimsy1111]

really ! I totally agree. Such an old school long islander.. i would love to talk to this guy.

[@ElBrooklyn1]

Just take your dinged board to his spot off Fort Pond. He’ll chat your ear off! Jimmy’s a local legend.

[@YAHSHAYA777]

Me too😂❤

[@Lisa_Liberty_McCulley]

I grew up on Long Island and we went to Montauk every Summer. Loved Jimmy and the surfers! Thank you for making this important video. It really made me smile!

[@wayneleduc9154]

Jimmy is the real deal. Great stories!

[@nickmerrick18]

As a born and raised Cape Codder (50's/60's) I can totally relate to this. Couldn't afford to move back now if I wanted to` and celebrities have taken over my old barstool. Time marches on. Love your videos. Thanks for your efforts.

[@Horseluvver]

Yeah I'm born & raised on mvi & damn i miss that place. It was nice back in the 60s & 70s. Still is but just crazy expensive.

[@divingduck9]

@@Horseluvver west coast getting the same way. biggest demographic leaving so cal is 60+

[@23njmd]

Cape is beautiful

[@ront9395]

This is happening everywhere, to a lesser degree. I live on a lake in central Wisconsin. Any middle class family could afford a cabin, now houses have tripled in prices. Rich people buy the houses and turn them into VRBOs or stay one month a year.

[@bigchills7194]

1970's to now and still here. Its crazy how the cape has exploded in real estate values and so damn lucky I inherited mine. Thanks ever so much my dear MA!❤❤

[@mind-of-neo]

This dude just moved out to the hamptons one day at like 22 to become a surfer and fisherman. that kinda freedom doesn't exist anymore.

[@winningwithoutracing7811]

Yes and no but it can't be argued that we've become a nanny state full of dependents and micro managers. It used to be totally normal for people to hitch hike and stop and camp alongside the road where ever they pleased. There are still wild places left but I'm as guilty as most of not going to them. I'm actually more troubled at few people even strive for freedom and independence. I wish I could find some more younger people to join me in my antics. My older friends 50s and 60s defiantly have a better outlook on life.

[@xcalibertrekker6693]

The rich want there fresh seafood so over there fishing still works. The rest of us can barely afford frozen farm raised crap.

[@mind-of-neo]

I do think more of the younger people are dependent on someone else these days, but i think that is mainly a consequence of lack of social mobility and everything being so unaffordable

[@TheKnizzine]

I mean you kinda can. Go be a coal miner or North sea fisher and you can make what the standard minimum wage worker makes in a year in a few months. You know assuming you dont die in an accident and can actually find work. Aint no way for any of us to have it as good, easy, and safe as silent-gen X though.

[@ThePinkerton1776]

Still can, just have to come here illegally and not be a citizen.

[@Nickygencs17]

@PeterSantenello I think you missed a huge story here. I live in this area and that’s that the cost of living is so high in the Hamptons workers for these summer establishments drive hours to get work, ship in people from the Caribbean, etc. Some migrants live in the woods off the highways just to work landscaping / restaurant gigs. If you’re ever interested in coming back out this way I can show you the north fork of Long Island. If it’s the summer we can do the peconic by boat.

[@vanessahobbes3072]

I live in a different part of the country, but same thing. Not enough locals can afford to live here and therefore not enough workers to meet the tourism demands. Majority of the worked in our hotels/restaurants are here on work visas from other countries because it’s the only way to keep things running.

[@jacinthc8853]

This is really nice. Those young guys are so pumped up and full of life. It’s just really refreshing to see such young ppl with good vibes. 😎

[@evec7444]

What an excellent documentary and look into the other side of the Hamptons. Jimmy is a fabulous character, I could good listen to him all day.

[@shauncollins2017]

Born and raised in East Hampton. Left when I graduated. What you've shown is how we grew up. Everyone I graduated with that stayed in East Hampton is either a business owner or works for a classmate. Covid changed the Hamptons. All of the "Manhattaniets" used to come in for Memorial Day and leave the day after Labor Day. Now they're all just.....there.

[@garyny4073]

Shaun - aren't u wealthy 😅😊! Love the bisque s and chowder s at Bostwicks on montauk hwy 👍🤘

[@samanthab1923]

A lot moved out after 9/11 too

[@unitedwestand56]

Long live Tumbleweed Tuesday

[@michaeltheboatinglife9359]

Peter, you hit another homer. I haven’t spent a ton of time in the north east but grew up living a similar lifestyle in Florida. We loved surfing and we loved nature but had to put up with the tourist. But the tourist also fueled our parents lifestyles and jobs. Hats off to those young men and I hope they get to stay in the area they love.

[@coliniveson2122]

Fascinating and beautiful place. When I lived in NY during the '90s, I always spent time during the week (never at weekends) in Montauk. Good memories. Thank you.

[@brownpsy496]

"HEALING THE YOUNGER GENERATION, GETTING THEM OFF THEIR SCREENS." LOVE THIS and thanks for showing me this great place. I grew up in Connecticut and would venture out to the beaches along the coast of CT, RI, MA, and ME; just so satisfying to be out in nature.

[@anonymouskid239]

I love your guide. A lesser person might resent the rich people vacationing in the Hamptons. Good on him for being the bigger person.

[@Tobeesho]

He is

[@Franaflyby]

My son just married a gal whose family lives in the Hamptons. I just recently met them when I flew to Brooklyn last week. I was a bit intimidated to meet my sons new wealthy in-laws, but they were the nicest, most down to earth humble people ever ! My son had inherited some great in-laws . 🕊 🌟

[@ThePolypam]

You only met them after they wed?!

[@Franaflyby]

@ThePolypam yes. They had a big wedding in Puerto Rico and I didn't go for fear of flying. I still regret that one

[@sayuristillwater7471]

It's so refreshing seeing these young men! Success will continue in their lineage for generations to come!

[@WendyRandall]

When you put your phone down and look around, there’s SO much to do 💯. I had to pause there for a minute ……..

[@kennethwood2089]

HEY! Those young beach men--FUTURE OF AMERICA! Respect for each other, other's property, and environment. No "hive" mentality here--rugged individualism--the key to a GREAT LIFE! PREACH IT! Thanks, Peter!

[@MrBeatboxmasta]

At the 25 minute mark, I hope that them discussing lawns with no native plants + the poison used to make those lawns green + useless golf courses in people's backyard make people understand how idiotic those things are. People want to escape to nature on summer weekends but destroy nature everywhere they buy property. Completely asinine.

[@geminigypsytarot9349]

@@MrBeatboxmasta this has been an issue since the 1980's. The rich people don't care. Didn't care then, don't care now. Landscapers don't care because they are getting rich off the owners of these big properties.

[@divingduck9]

its a problem everywhere the british empire's castoff descendants have landed & bred. some ancestral vestige of envy for the 'lords' estates. u'll hear 80 yr olds complaining of 'allergies' they never had 30 yrs ago, every spring now, coinciding w/ when they get the poison spread on their 'lawn'. ppl cant seem to connect the dots. dont even try to live inside city limits unless u want to manicure ur yard to these idiotic expectations

[@MrBeatboxmasta]

@@geminigypsytarot9349 It's not just the rich though. In pretty much any city, people have lawns instead of native plants.

[@MsMesem]

Fell all the trees and level the land to build a house 'in nature'. It's everywhere. And then they wonder why the climate changes.

[@YouCanCallMeReTro]

I was pretty amazed by the million dollar trailer parks on the ocean that doesn't even have a beach just a rocky coast. These idiots don't know there's wayyy better coastal real estate but maybe its all about the flex of having a place in the hamptons

[@Andersonairchris]

Each town in "The Hamptons" is quite different. Montauk has its own vibe, sag harbor/north haven have their own, bridgehampton/water mill/southampton have their own, and the North Fork is just....different than all LOL.

[@missymartin8125]

Jimmy is such an authentic soul! He’s great!!!❤

[@ilpuntouk]

I could have watched 3 hrs of this!

[@Seany06]

Agreed, that;s my only criticism... it's too short ahhhhh

[@DesperatelySeekingSolitude24]

Me too! Way too short but great video nonetheless.

[@markbennett2170]

Agreed. I love Peter's Videos!

[@Tmolesky]

I think we need a part 2 and 3 of this one - I loved every second of it - Jimmy and the beach bros

[@mEE1434eva]

I want to see an episode of the spirits Peter sees.

[@rickmaudlin2160]

So many times I'm in a hurry and think I'll come back and watch Peter's video when I have more time.... But then 2 minutes in I'm hooked and enjoy it to the end. But most importantly I learn so much. Thanks Peter!! Thanks Jimmy, you gave an awesome tour !!!

[@peterm4969]

i love these glimpses into lives in the US. It is so diverse. Most people in Europe just see the extreme sides of the US, but it is just so much more..

[@SableSunsets]

You are so honored to have found those people and young guys in a beach. They were such a great interview

[@LA-wv7gf]

True journalism, Peter! And it couldnt be done without the trust that you have earned from everyday people in these various communities. And thanks to them for willingness to share.

[@fegtynpax5147]

Jimmys a crusty ole fellow that would have your back no matter what. I like his type!

[@CSDonohue11]

33:07 I’m WALIK HERE❕

[@RonnieSouthbuckle]

If you stop in any shore town you'll find dudes exactly like him: solid, laid back, logical, easy to be around, not dramatic. Pure American dudes!

[@beths4934]

They make good neighbors, too

[@teecee14]

As a kid born and raised and now raising my own children in Long Island , NY, this is great to see. There is way more to Long Island than the ritzy side of the Hamptons. Thank you 🫡