Tour of NYC's Most Diverse Neighborhood

Tomas "Tom" Delgado shows you around Jackson Heights, Queens, the most diverse neighborhood in the United States. Shot by Phil Rizdon.
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[@FionaEm]

I had no idea that Scrabble was born in NYC, let alone Queens. The things you learn in a Tom Delgado video! Cheers from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺

[@typhoidpaddy1244]

Its a hard scrabbleneighborhood...

[@PierreMarkuse]

So this time a real comment. It‘s obvious you love NYC and that’s why these video are so interesting, you are invested in what is going on and not just presenting the glam of the city. In the end it‘s the people that make a city, and those neighborhoods are just as central to the heart and vibe of the city as all the famous spots in Manhattan, many of which have morphed into tourist traps. Cool video and of course nice work by Phil as well. Cheers!

[@JulianSteve]

Yes Pierre, you summarized this video and channel well👏🏾‼️

[@jorgeamador2652]

I lived in Jackson heights for nine years, before I moved to Miami, about a month ago I brought my family to New York for the second time, my wife and daughters love it... On our way back to the airport I got off at 74 & Roosevelt ave, then I walked all the way to LaGuardia airport by myself, it was nostalgic walking around the streets, lots of memories, it was a long walk, but I enjoyed it.

[@nancyking9718]

I love Jackson Heights! My favorite place in NYC . I love the diversity there!! I was pretty sure you would love it there also 🗽✌️😍Thank you ,Tom! And Phil also !

[@TXMEDRGR]

I love the look at the "everyday" parts of New York. Thanks.

[@katdeluxy9608]

The real New York

[@guillermoortiz1492]

Bro , you just know when to entertain us when we need it. Thnks brother. Been hit with back to back hardships . And this video helped me pmant myself and forget about those hardships for a bit

[@tomdnyc1]

I'm glad it could help some. Hope you are well!

[@spacey_gracie]

"This is where you bring your racist friend to watch his eyes bleed.."🤣🤣

[@frizzzx86]

@u i live there. there are but thankfully, few and far between.

[@furtherdefinitions1]

Real racists see racism everywhere

[@kevmagill5163]

Well....finally!!!....my old neighborhood...people never understood why I loved it si much...thanks for the love!

[@davidk.1089]

Cool tour.. my mom lived in Jackson Heights for a while. She loved being close to the #7 train because it takes you right into Manhattan, and it was a great place for her to get away from the secluded neighborhood of Borough Park, Brooklyn... very religious Jewish neighborhood, and it allowed her to form her own identity.

[@Ellenllee]

Fantastic video Tom...now you are showing not only the real NYC (and by "real" I mean fun,warm,and best heart),you are showing what this country used to be everywhere.Diversity at it's finest in language and cuisine.I'm sure that I'm not the only one watching this with an abundant amount of hope for our future and nostalgia to slow down and appreciate our past.These are the true neighborhoods of NYC,always have been and always will be.This is where my heart is,thank you so much.

[@freakhub5]

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[@rogerwilson2877]

When I visited NYC, pre-pandemic , I stayed at an AIRBNB not far from the train station where Tom started. I loved the neighborhood. Heard all kinds of languages yet it seemed like a regular town...people taking care of their gardens, walking kids to school, strolling down the sidewalks...etc. It was cool to "return" via this video. Thanks.

[@maloovideos]

I am from Guyana and have been living in JH since 2002. The garden co-ops and pre-war buildings on 35th and 34th Aves. are beautiful and equally a nice walk as well, especially the side streets. There are also some good restaurants along Northern Blvd. Please come visit again :).

[@ericdudley4169]

Tom, you are a true pleasure to watch. Great knowledge and information delivered in an approachable and fun and snappy style! You’re the best NYC vlogger for sure! Keep it up!

[@caz85]

Nice one Tom, another ace tour in an amazing neighbourhood us non-New Yorkers would never see 👍

[@harshkichambare5339]

Watching this as soon as I woke up, it's a Good Morning

[@caraOB]

Thank you for the awesome tour of my hometown Jackson Heights! I’m so impressed you didn’t miss the story about the Jackson Diner. When you passed it the first time, (you were across the street), I thought if he talks about the Jackson Diner I’ll be impressed. Then you did, on the way back. Nice job. ❤️

[@THERARECYCLE]

One of the best neighborhood in this country,diversity at it's best.Great content as usual Tom.

[@stephenjones8074]

Well done TD!!! Queens is now on my list of places to peep next time I get to NYC.

[@TheCarolynfrances]

Thanks for this Tom! I'm teaching a course on the Sociology of Cities and Suburbs focused on NYC that would usually do a field trip to NYC (from Fairfield, CT) but with covid we can't do it, so I stumbled on this video and it was an excellent alternative to actually being able to take a group of students on a walking tour. I also loved that you offered fantastic historical context about NYC, really A+ stuff!

[@AaronBloomfield]

This tour went through the lively, gritty, and more diverse parts of Jackson Heights, but the prewar coops that are a bit north and east of where you strolled are quite pretty and classic. An interesting juxtaposition of European-style architecture with the modern and uglier buildings along Roosevelt and 37th Avenue.

[@Robertegan]

NIce job, Tom. you captured all of Jackson Heights greatest hits - the same ones I show people when they venture out of the mighty Manhattan to see deepest, mysterious Queens. And Lasha momo's are the best - I've tasted many. I live across from the Scrabble sign. Next time look up and shout out "Sick Plug" and I'll wave out the window.

[@simon7762]

I love that, just like New York, Tom's KZbin channel is a multicultural meeting place for curious people all across the world. Glad to be a Patreon Tom, you deserve it!

[@tomdnyc1]

Thanks a lot, Manni! I appreciate it. It's pretty sick.

[@emrej2527]

Jackson heights is the coolest neighborhood in new york city in its modern day. I would love to see an Astoria tour!

[@JEAgui]

Phil phorever. We love Phil.

[@anitamedina6071]

Thank you for this tour!! I grew up on 86th street, went to school a couple of blocks away from Roosevelt, and haven’t seen this neighborhood for twelve years. Jackson Heights I miss dearly 💕🥲

[@CynthiaVicario]

Tom! Your videos just keep getting better and better. 👏🏽

[@RobertoLopezstudyis]

I love Jackson Heights! It has a rich history and it is one of the diverse communities in the city and the United States! Good job!

[@bs42sw6]

Very good video. I have Jackson Heights earmarked for our second visit to NYC when borders and travel are opened back up again. We saw the main sites of Manhattan on our first visit from the UK but next time want to see the real New York. Also planning to walk around Williamsburg, Bushwick, Long Island City among others. Inspired by Tom’s videos plus those of Action Kid, Sarah Funk, Walk Ride Fly and Manny Explores. Thank you for your work.

[@lyoness817]

My hometown...Thanks Tom, been waiting for this one..!

[@FrndsCallMeDaz]

If you ever decide to visit South Africa, I'll be waiting at the Airport and gladly give you a tour of my city, Johannesburg. Love you Channel Tom! keep on doing what you're doing!

[@nancypettitt1211]

thanks Tom as always. love the diversity. so nice to see and appreciate.

[@badmyse1]

Jackson Hts is the best. My old stomping ground in the 80s and 90s. Diversity of people, culture, food, etc, etc. Highly recommend it to anyone visiting NYC

[@pluggy86]

Lived there 30 years ago. Great memories!

[@hafer74]

Great again. Can´t wait to visit New York again and take a look around Jackson Heights as well. Thanks, Tom...

[@Lena-yj4il]

Used to live there, love it. Regards from Europe.

[@NYCGamefreak]

Thank you for a great tour video. I live in Jackson Heights and it's great that you showed and talked about our most diverse neighborhood!

[@dennyc1205]

Awesome documentary/tour capturing NYC/Queen's diversity...also great commentary on history, demographics of Queens. Keep up the good work!

[@stephaniebloom4220]

Queens looks awesome with all those different food options! I bet it would be hard to find half of them in Seattle. Also, i love the editing with Scrabble tiles!! 😆 Great video, Tom (and Phil)!

[@tomdnyc1]

Thanks Stephanie! Seattle knows a thing or two about Starbucks I bet!

[@stephaniebloom4220]

@@tomdnyc1 Yes, we know quite a bit about over-processed coffee water at sky high prices. 😆 The only thing Starbucks is good for is semi-clean restrooms.

[@erlsuni2337]

glad to see you branch out to the other boroughs. I forgot that there was a Jahns in Queens. The Bronx location closed many years ago, is now a NYC library. Which leads me to suggest some Bronx videos ie Poe Park/cottage, Fordham RD to Little Italy, or City Island visit the Black Whale cafe.

[@tomdnyc1]

The Bronx is coming very soon...

[@dlennon2]

My favorite video, so far. Well done, sir. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@liamgarrett1621]

Great video. I would definitely recommend checking out the documentary In Jackson Heights which gives an insight into some of the diverse communities in the neighbourhood. It's great too.

[@siyuecklund4069]

I love that documentary in Jackson heights.

[@tomdnyc1]

I have been meaning to watch it - it's a long one!

[@ActionKid]

Eating on the curb and giving Phil gloves and a Rubik's cube is what New York is all about!

[@jim8764]

Are you THE Action Kid from Action Kid videos?? Check my channel too!

[@JulianSteve]

YESSSSSSS 👌🏾‼️

[@nancyking9718]

So true ! Action Kid !!🗽😍

[@RobertoLopezstudyis]

I also watch your videos a lot Actionkid! You give us a lot more information especially about Astoria Queens where I live as a kid in the 1970s up until 1981!

[@nz1229]

Its cause of ActionKid driving on his bicycle that I heard of Tom.!!! Hey Tom - I want a Rubik's cube as well - just kidding, I already have one and just get frustrated.

[@nighthawk_1]

I lived on 89th street between 37th & Roosevelt avenues between 1985 & 1989. Back then when I lived in Jackson Heights, it was prodominently Colombian. Now, today it's so diverse and it looks great!

[@nancywysemen7196]

Pretty nice. looks like walthamstow area of london. nice architecture above shops. must smell good.

[@davidbailey6563]

Thank you once again Tom. Informative and entertaining as usual.

[@TheVimeo]

from all you videos that i check them out(2), this is one is the best!

[@hhh9802]

Thank you for a really awesome video, man!

[@jdeatley5939]

I am glad to have found this video and your channel. Keep up the good work. 🙏🏽

[@naomiwatt8733]

Beautiful quote at the end there, I love that. Great vid, thanks dude!

[@kymmcl8435]

Tom n Phil great team

[@ckim336155]

i used to live in jackson heights back in the 90s. Great tour! thanks!

[@madelinemercado6850]

Love Queens , N. Y, thank you , hello from Pennsylvania❤️👍🏼🇺🇸🇵🇷

[@annasmith3109]

I remember standing on a chilly corner in Jackson Heights enjoying an arepa from Arepa Lady! Went to the restaurant for Valentine's Day one year too. Good memories!

[@conniedelio]

Great work,Tom and Phil! I know Jackson Heights well, and you really give it even more life, Tom. Stay well!

[@tomdnyc1]

Thanks Constance!

[@nymuscle6691]

I grew up in Jackson Heights and know John Leguizamo personally from being a part of the feature film industry for the last 20 yrs,I remember when the first Pakistani families started moving in during the 70's,there also used to be a Lord and Taylor on 82st and 37ave and a Sears on 78st and Roosevelt Ave that as a kid I'd go shopping with my mom,there also used to be a lot of good pizza shops in these areas,I miss the old Jackson Heights but embrace the change,I love the food diversity, habits like the spitting on the floor I can live without. Alas I don't live in Jackson Heights anymore but my memories of traveling the 7 train to Shea Stadium will last a lifetime. That's for the tour/video.

[@Gladys971]

I love you tour style. highly underrated channel. Can't wait for your next video 👍🏼

[@emmylou-y4b]

I love Jackson Heights. Great video, Tom & Phil. Thanks.

[@Caliiforniicatiion]

WOOOH es el mejor recorrido que he visto en Jackson Heights! Mi like con mucho gusto bro! Thank you so much from Rio de Janeiro, sir!

[@stevetaylormynewyorkcity9728]

Excellent yet again Tom, you absolutely nail it every time!

[@hotintheheights]

I hope you get more SUSCRIPTORES Tom!!! Te lo mereces, loco! Arriba!

[@thedailywalker3385]

Another great video. This man is amazing....you too Phil

[@miniaturescookingandmore6583]

Great Informative vids, very interesting, so much knowledge!

[@danroydsbarbadostravelvlog3057]

Awesome tour bro. Very educational. Thanks for sharing

[@nathane6368]

Great video, as usual. Awesome to see a neighborhood in Queens and learn something new.

[@paulmcdonough1093]

Fantastic vid Tom very natural hope to see you and sarah do livestreams again

[@albertofasoli4005]

Thanks so mutch for this video Mister Delgado !!!😆😁 GREAT GREAT GREAT Mister Delgado

[@nycbloodymoney23]

My area!!!! i lives on 82nd street and 34th ave from 2003 to 2011. love the area love the diversity. biggest mistake i ever made was not buying a coop when i had the chance. it probably has tripled in price now. Tom your videos are amazing.

[@tomdnyc1]

Yeah. NYC is the mythical land of missed real estate opportunities!!

[@beneditocrispim9554]

One more video where Tom show us the unknown neighborhood of new York where probably so much tourists don't go. It's amazing to see the rich culture of people of different countries there to realize your dreams. Your videos are culturally rich without tiring, cos you put some humor inside. You deserve much likes and subscribers. 👏👏👏

[@sevadahakobyan504]

Great video 📹 man about my neighborhood. Good job. Thanks

[@suztjembijawatson3362]

Another enjoyable stroll about town. ☺ The various 'curbside' dining events were fun! Looks yummy. Continuing my stroll with you. Love this area!

[@garyf2871]

Wow! Thanks for the video. Going down memory lane. Grew up there. Left over 12 yrs ago and haven't been back. I lived on 84th st. Got my haricuts as a kid through my college days at Sal's on 76th st (now EJs?) At 7:32. Did a lot of eating from the area 74th street to 84th right along your route on 37th ave. Also use to trek to Elmhurst for Chinese food too. I spent some summers attending summer programs at that methodist church in that basement as a kid! Didn't even know that's where scrabble was invented.

[@emiliocardemil9389]

I am 76 and I enjoy your trips. I was planning to visit nyc once again and I couldn’t because of this damn virus. But when I go I’ll certainly pay a visit to the arepa lady place to have an arrow like the one you had . 🇨🇱

[@BennyBNYC]

I’ve lived in Jackson Heights for 5 years. Just to be a little specific... There are a lot of Colombians living here. Traditionally Jackson Heights has been famous for Indians and South Asian communities and it still has that. There are tons of different communities here. But it seems to me that the largest immigrant community is from Colombia. You walked from 74th to 82nd. But Jackson Heights extends for 15 to 20 blocks past 82nd. If anyone wants to try some amazing Colombian food or see one of the largest Colombian communities outside of Colombia, come to Jackson Heights. Just one of the reasons I love this neighborhood. Thanks for your video

[@chechokiko7904]

White people don't care about the Latinos who helped to develop the community in the 80s.

[@anas.millan3510]

Espero que Phil haya aprendido a usar el cubo de Rubik. Great video and amazing tour!

[@madelinevegas8123]

I was born and raised in Park Slope Brooklyn and I worked for the 115 precinct in Jackson Heights I’m retired now I live in Bayside queens.

[@sisfabricio]

Thanks Tom and Phil! Great walk

[@jimspeirs1264]

Cool video .. keeping it real and not the usual touristy video from NY . Enjoyable and informative, keep it up . Watching from Scotland. 👌🏼

[@stuboyer1901]

Really love your videos tom! You're like a walking encyclopedia Britannica and someday I hope to become a patreon, right now I can't. Keep up the good work and good luck to you.

[@tomdnyc1]

Thanks, Stu!

[@JakNomad]

Thanks Tom! Another great Vid! Makes me feel good being a Patreon supporter!

[@tomdnyc1]

Thanks a lot, John!

[@darlagts]

Great video, as always , Tom!

[@dianal8387]

My 'hood for 15 yrs now, JH also has some of the most beautiful coop apartments in Queens )

[@prodigy9885]

Drop the ‘

[@emilynorman6612]

A great watch, as always 👏

[@mariedayrit2434]

Thank you for an awesome tour and an awesome story telling 👍👌

[@jeanettesavino4517]

Thanks for speaking about Delgado Travel, it was cool you took a clip of front of DT 👍

[@patriciaspadea2266]

Love you and your cameraman Phil☮️! I'm from Whitestone and I once got lost in Jackson Heights...Queens I miss you!!

[@jimkirkpatrick3516]

Here to keep Phil out the workhouse. Seriously good tour Tom.

[@margaretboodoo243]

Great video showcasing the Neighbourhood and it's treasures.

[@seenyc8992]

Another gem Tom. Love the videos brother. 👍

[@rosefernandes3115]

What an excellent video you've done. Superb!!! One of the best videos on Utube. U shud get an award from Utube. I'm a Canadian from Montreal, Quebec. Appreciate your excellent job with this video, keep up the good work. 🇨🇦🇺🇸🇮🇳

[@mlryap6345]

truly a melting pot of cultures! Thanks Tom and Phil for showing us this side of NYC!

[@tashiwangla8323]

Very knowledgeable, I have been living in Jackson Heights since 2012, but I didn't know many of things u r talking about.

[@vondelpark8141]

This is the best of the best

[@cristinamarianaulerio8338]

Thank you for highlighting JH! I’ll be sharing this video with our awesome community! :)

[@oranjmusemeyer968]

Another great tour!

[@mano1971music]

I don't know what to tell ya......this was another wicked awesome video!!

[@bjmurray1842]

my mother grew up in Jackson Heights. Born Dec. 30 1964. (Flushing Hospital). Grew up in Cali. it's fun to see all of this. Clearly, things have changed (for the better) in the last 50+ years. thanks so much for this video.

[@knelle1114]

I used to live in Flushing not far from there. It was the nicest apartment I had in New York, but my roommate was a psycho, who would watch me sleep. I started barricading my bedroom door with a computer desk from that point on.

[@tomdnyc1]

Yikes.

[@emijuman1397]

Great fact about Scrabble!! Loved your video!

[@GuessJess]

Nice to see a tour of my neighborhood. But I wanted to add one thing! I saw you giving the thumbs down to Starbucks, you passed a really good coffee shop on 77th street right off of the avenue in order to get the thumbs down shot. Next time you’re in Jackson Heights, grab a coffee from Espresso 77!!

[@godhams]

I'm interested in Queens because my all time favourite comedy show (along side Frasier & Monk) is...KING OF QUEENS!! 😁 enjoyed the tour thanks. Greetings to u from malta😎 (not New York Malta.. med Malta!)