⁴ᴷ⁶⁰ Walking NYC's Upper West Side from 79th & Broadway to Lincoln Center (Aug 10, 2020) - Narrated

[@Dc-oe8qe]

I'm on the west coast. My son lives on 76th ..thanks for walking past his home. Thanks for walking his nieghborhood. Makes me feel a bit closer to him. ❤🤗

[@tammypham1024]

I live on 76th and Columbus 😀

[@Dc-oe8qe]

@@tammypham1024 you are so beautiful, Tammy! Let me play matchmaker! 😊🤣 hes awesome and single and has a very good job!!

[@Dc-oe8qe]

@@tammypham1024🤣🤣not supposed to talk to his nieghbors anymore..🤣🤣😥🤣..sorry.

[@Dc-oe8qe]

@@Kim-Berly200 🤣 right?🤣 he could have a worse mom, just sayin.🤣

[@Bambatta]

I live on 74 and Amsterdam

[@plenty2say]

ACTION KID if I ever return to NYC lunch is on me! AWESOME VIDEOS!!!

[@emmylou-y4b]

The architecture on the UWS is amazing; so much more interesting that the eastside.

[@mauricejoshua3474]

Great video, but a few things: 1) As someone pointed out, many of the retail places you showed as closed where already closed or in the process of closing. 2) You are filming in an area where people are either upper middle class and/or somewhat wealthy. In August many of those people are still either in the Hamptons or other summer location; particularly now since they can work from home. 3) 5:00ish pm during the week most people are not yet having dinner; usually picks up later. While things have definitely changed there’s no question about it; I think a bit of context needs to be included. On another note, I’m so proud to see at least a good 90% of people in my city wearing mask.

[@rajbhattacharya4427]

You're right lol

[@thankunext1625]

I'm thinking the same thing

[@3dplanet100]

New York City: the Big Apple, the city that never sleeps. I❤NY Greetings from New Jersey😎

[@tinyearthcreations2754]

New York City still is and will always be the best! Thank you for sharing your walking tours with us.

[@judithhinton5784]

The UWS is another of my favorite areas of Manhattan. I enjoyed your walk through the area, AK. The number of retail spaces for lease is astounding. Sign of the times :(

[@despinamitsou7258]

Hello from Rhodes Greece. I love your videos. Same thing here in Greece Rhodes everybody seems to want to go and stay in the outer part of the island which in our case are the villages. It's more secluded and not too many people. 😍😊

[@eruskus]

i was born on west 76 and Riverside in 1956 left in 69. thanks for the walk around the neighborhood. it was great! it has changed so much.

[@nelsonx5326]

I like these videos. I'm a hardcore New Yorker. Where he walked past the Planetarium, in that park are meteorites on low pedestals. I took my kids to the laser light show, Pink Floyd music, we loved it. I should get a Go-pro and make walkabout videos. They might be cool. I get fucked up and go on adventures, get mugged and shit, beat up, thrown out of bars, it's great. I got old though, can't process the liquor like I used to; 4 day long hangovers. I went all over the place in my youth. I know Manhattan best, I was a bicycle messenger when I was 18 years old. God, the energy I had; 5'8" and I weighed 120lbs. I guess those messenger jobs are a thing of the past, replaced by email and fax machines. It was a pretty dangerous job. They paid piece work, $2 per delivery. One guy made $200 in one day. This was in '75. I had a good size studio apartment in Gramercy for $210 a month back then. It was a nice neighborhood, despite hookers on the avenue. A friend of mine visiting from eastern Long Island used their services one night. He had to go to the doctor after that, yep he got the clap. To think that enough could be made in one day to pay the rent riding a bicycle, that was cool idea, but I couldn't do it. I was new guy, they were giving me the hard runs, one job delivering from the Twin Towers to West 70th street, near where Action is walking now. The messenger depot was a big garage, half the garage was a pile of bicycles in various states of stripped. The stories these guys would tell were wild. We hated the taxis. Taxis seemed like the enemy bent on killing us. One guy kept big chunks of metal in a little pack to throw at them. He said he smashed taxi windshields all the time. I believe he was bs ing though. I got stoned with them once. The job was wild when stoned. Blasting on down the avenue on a long downhill, passing cars, running red lights. I only did that once, got stoned that is, it was cool but I couldn't deal with the customers like that. The office chicks were hot, but they treated me like a bug. New York City, love that crazy place. Hope it can recover from this pandemic. I was working there when the Corona hit. It was pretty scary, the news and politicians freaking everyone out. The governor shut where I was working down. I was the company silversmith, restoring metal art and artifacts. It's a great skill and cool job, but there's not a lot of places I can go with those skills. They're starting up again. I have a house in the country in Virginia. That's where I've been riding the plague out. I'm in no hurry to run back to ground zero and jump into the fire. I hear things have calmed down and things are starting to pick up again. Getting close to reality time for me. It's been a nice rest, but I gotta go back. Yep, I blabbed my face off. NYC, it's the greatest. How are the Yankees doin? Fugedaboudit. Fun little videos. I subscribed.

[@dorothymerrell6091]

I’m a forever Optimist, it may look bleak right now but things always turn around it may take time but it will come back.

[@MV-bj1yk]

It certainly will once the pharmaceutical industrial complex and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation make their billions from you.

[@indiesindie1984]

That's great that you are documenting history as sad as it may be. I miss NYC.

[@survivaltrekker6677]

I enjoyed watching your video and I liked the comments and your voice was very pleasing and relaxing to listen to. I lived in NYC in the 1980s. I know at that time, on the weekends in the non-touristy areas, some of the streets could be deserted even then. Differences I see are obviously businesses closed, less people in the restaurants. In the 1980s, everyone was more dressed up, girls in high heels, etc. It was the time of the discos. Also, at that time period everyone was a lot thinner, a lot more fit. Also, New York City was full of energy. You could feel it in the air. Being there was invigorating. It jolted you with energy and excitement. Now it looks dull and lifeless.

[@luminous3357]

I'm a native NYer in her 60s. You're right. The city is a pale shadow of its former self-- and not just because of covid. It's been watered down for at least 25 yrs.

[@Zuxiro]

Nice walking video! You earned yourself a like Action Kid🤠😇

[@dream.machine]

Hey bud!

[@ActionKid]

Thanks!

[@Zuxiro]

@@dream.machine hey man how are you 😇

[@Zuxiro]

@@ActionKid your welcome

[@dream.machine]

@@Zuxiro Great! I've been making videos.

[@danamcc221]

Great memories of my old neighborhood! Actually, once he gets out of the subway, he's walking EAST on 79th (towards Central Park, and away from the Hudson River and NJ).

[@niviamendez1958]

I absolutely love your pre-recorded walks but I love the live streams even more! Thanks, Action Kid!

[@ActionKid]

You're welcome!

[@felliagiovlasitis1215]

Thank you for your video. I live on 76th Street since the 90’s. The City will come back stronger and better!

[@VIRTUALJAPAN]

Thanks again for the awesome walk around ACTION KID! Hope we can come visit some time soon. I want to ride bikes around there like you!

[@christinehouston4636]

Made me homesick... I've been stuck in Hong Kong since early February and miss my UWS home... thank you for (virtually) taking me there!

[@natureartswe]

Very beautiful walk in nice areas, so much to see, great tour!

[@sherylleelee]

"Now those dogs are hot dogs." Lol. AK you're funny.🤣😂

[@EphemeralProductions]

indeed he is. that was cute and funny :)

[@defiance5214]

Love this vid please more walks threw upper west side and upper east side I hope to live there one day I’m gonna make it happen !!

[@ssadvweld1]

My pooch and I took the subway to that 81st St. Museum of NH stop and went into Central Park from there!! I always enjoy when you are in places I've been. Thanks for taking me back. Next time I'll have to walk this gorgeous neighborhood instead of the park. I have also walked around LIncoln Center and saw the Kelly & Ryan show at the ABC studios nearby. It was definitely a lot more crowded even at the unGodly hour of 7 am and it was snowing out.

[@ricardotirado3521]

Say Action youre a great person and a Louis and Clark guy around NY , thats great. People just love these kind of video because of the nostalgia and looking around just like you buddy, lol. Be careful always on the roads or street and try not go through rough areas for your safety, man. Wishing good luck with your work. God bless. 😷✌️🇵🇷😄😊

[@niviamendez1958]

This is a gorgeous area! Good pick for a walk!

[@Pinerocks]

Another enjoyable walk in my favorite city...here in London the streets are so narrow we don’t have room to put restaurant tables outside ☹️ Ah...Magnolia Bakery😋..I would die for a banana pudding right now! Lol 👍🏼💥😀

[@jeffstahl3174]

I just hope that I live in NYC as well

[@dream.machine]

Great walkthrough bud!

[@jamessheridan4306]

I've been waiting a long time for a video like this. Thank you. Haven't been to NYC in about 10 years and frankly I'm really shocked to see how small Lincoln Center looks. I'm sure it's probably just me but still...

[@lighthouse3879]

After having lived in NYC for several years, this just breaks my heart.

[@oaktree1628]

When the vaccine is available, all will be back to normal.

[@Rose-dl6rk]

Thank you for this! I haven't been by Lincoln Center since the start of the pandemic. Nice to see it, but you're right, they should at least open up the plaza for the locals to sit and relax. Nice video!

[@raygordonteacheschess5501]

I went to Rhodes when it moved from 54th and Fifth to 83rd and Broadway, back in 1980-1981. Walked those blocks many times.

[@patdonnelly9392]

Used to walk around that area at 2:00 in the morning. Would never do that now unless I was packing.

[@thinblacknoodles]

Me too

[@rubina1868]

You must not have lived here in the 80’s

[@patdonnelly9392]

@@rubina1868 went to school downtown. Only used a box cutter back then.

[@alfoncesmithe]

Brilliant walk, love this area walked it on all my trips to Manhattan, upper westside Broadway, Columbus ave, Amsterdam ave & Central Park West, great walks less people until you get to Columbus Circus, Thanks so much for this video brings back many happy New York City trips & the last one was only last year 2019. Very best wishes AK. From the U.K. 🗽🌞😎😊👍🗽

[@aliluv7816]

I've been in the UWS before 2 years ago. I really miss going. I've always wanted to go again but this video made me feel like I was there again! Thank you, AK! ❤️❤️

[@josephtaylor6285]

I enjoyed the little bob of the camera in sync with the footsteps as the tour progressed. I live at 67 and Broadway so this was particularly nice to see the hood from this perspective

[@lupcokotevski2907]

In the late 1960's the great singer/ songwriter Laura Nyro lived in the Manchester at 145 West 79th. The cover photos for her 1969 album 'New York Tendaberry' were taken in her apartment. Nyro was born in the Bronx. She was David Geffen's first artist under management.

[@carlsenlifeafter60carlsen11]

The city is a lot cleaner than I thought it would be. I really enjoyed the video I’ve never been to New York

[@MrRalphRosa]

Another great video thanks !!!!!

[@gregwatson594]

Looking forward to the next time that I get to come to NYC. Love the videos by @actionkid

[@harryjamessmithmusic7762]

OMG! I love it!!!

[@Gg-mq4bt]

I really like your videos. During quarantine your videos help alot. Thank you for showing new york. Please take care always. Ps. Show more of times square.

[@winnysneece694]

Thank you for all your updates. Video is great.

[@valeriehm1961]

I get to be first view, first like and I wanted to report a first comment. I am amazed by getting to see the cities grand view as well as the serious matters at hand! Love it ❤️!

[@Gerardaynom-]

I can't wait to get back to Ney york

[@anzatzi]

immersive--thank you!

[@marti_flute]

What time of day did you do this walk? The restaurants are busier in the evening, especially later (now when it's dark - writing this in September). Upper west side is quieter than the area below it (Hell's Kitchen). Lots of people staying home, except to take walks or do essential errands. I walked on Columbus Avenue on a Saturday evening in April and it was more empty than this and so dark with businesses being closed. Some of the empty stores were closed prior to the pandemic (Papyrus, for example). Rents are too high for stores and restaurants.

[@gopalaggarwal264]

Nice walking you do good job every seen beautiful ilike it you are very hard working

[@kamleshscott8158]

Thanks for taking my dog walking route, haven’t been over there in a while, know those blocks like the back of my hand

[@DeeEss_on_YT]

Glad that you do these videos. Gives a realistic view for people not from here.

[@ssadvweld1]

79th Street looks like it has everything you could possibly want or need except maybe the current hotel situation. IMO all attractions should be discounted or free for residents of tourist destination cities.

[@hgh805]

Good job. Thanks for sharing

[@PFMTRH]

Great video! Wonder if retail there sees a surge on the weekends much like here in SF.

[@Seer-cw9lu]

NYC STRONG ALWAYS AND FOREVER! 💥

[@tracymorgan5386]

Keep in mind also. On a usual basis In the wealthier areas in nyc there is always less people and things are quieter because lots of people with high incomes always go away in august.

[@margaretames6522]

Back in the 1970s, there were single room occupancy apartments for those who needed a place to live after state mental hospitals were closed. I first moved to the Upper West Side (84th Street and CPW) with my family in 1969 from the West Village. This neighborhood was run down then with abandoned buildings for sale in the 90s off CPW. People don’t remember but I do!

[@mybeautifulview]

And thank goodness AK. Thank goodness we now live in times were the majority of humans recognise that the exploitation of fellow humans is wrong 🙌 Appreciating the tours as always 🙏

[@LynetteBorders]

I think the museums aren't open not so much because of social distancing, but because it would be very hard to sanitize everything inside that the public touches. Can you sometime walk by the ABC studio at 320 W. 66th street? I was there a long time ago and would like to see it again.

[@juujle]

1:57 on the left, there is a Bansky's on the wall and protected by a kind of glass. He did it for about 6/7 years now ...

[@mie...]

UWE is a very beautiful neighborhood with alot to offer I am sure former residents will come flooding back once everything fully reopens.

[@apollocobain8363]

Nice. Next time you do the UWS I can join you and point out all the film and TV locations -- "You've Got Mail" "The Warriors" "West Side Story" "Seinfeld" etc.

[@EphemeralProductions]

Kenneth: I just got to wondering how keen you'd be on bike, subway, or bus riding from NYC to Cedar Grove. A page I found said that the distance is about 17 miles and by bike, would take a little under 2 hours.

[@Melli510]

Action kid you are such a cool and humble guy. My kind of man!

[@Melli510]

Action kid I hope to meet you when I go to NY. I enjoy your videos i really love NY eventhough I live in a different state. Thank you!

[@annytee1007]

Thank you for these vids! 👍🏽 I'm from Australia. Was supposed to visit NYC for the first time in October. 😥 These vids help. 🍎

[@katherinerodriguez7402]

I love the west side!

[@ANArce2024RiverPlate]

K-PAX was a great movie, yeah!

[@LouGrant999]

Loved this walk and on-point commentary. Lincoln Center should open up their public space, especially Fountain area and give their public $upporters some degree of access // I miss the Hayden Planetarium and Museum of Natural History -- they are chapters in my family.// Your comment about the heat and those dogs who were not interested in the dog run.."Those dogs are Hot dogs" almost made me fall out of my seat in laughter. Made my day, AK.

[@myfavoritwalk2167]

Ohh walking tour with voice😁 ilike it😊👍 beautifuuulll place

[@emgregory528]

The #zabars #bansky on 1:58 on your left:) looooove.

[@thinblacknoodles]

Zabar's Olives 💞😔❤ I miss so much

[@richardmiami1159]

This area is gorgeous. Great vdeo!

[@marcelopepinho]

Nice video man!! I don't know when I will return to NYC... the world is so crazy now

[@dicktater7726]

Science is facts........LMAO Science is theory 😎🎸

[@AyskaLyn]

Hi, thanks for the video. I really need it to be used in my story. Cause I'm not from USA, so I need video like this to understand the picture of the UWS. So that, thank you so much for your video

[@dan_6915]

Shopping centres are still closed there ? In Europe, all shopping malls are opened. Except you can't eat indoors.

[@Gerardaynom-]

New york ❤

[@Gerardaynom-]

je suis français et j'adore New York

[@Gerardaynom-]

@J Ramble ✔

[@daveconyard8946]

Thanks Keep safe Mate 👍

[@williamjver]

What camera are you using?

[@Michelenergy]

Hello Action Kid -- I love your videos. I do have a request if you ever walk the UWS again, could you please consider walking down 69th Street between CPW and Columbus? I grew up there and lived there for many years, and would like to see what that street looks like now.

[@FritzT-g9h]

I had to check out thus video. I grew up in this neighborhood. Probably super expensive to live there now.

[@NewYorkWalker]

Great walk AK. Take care and stay safe

[@thinblacknoodles]

I used to walk to work from 140st West Broadway to 79th & Broadway Which was my Job then Filenes Basement evry day 2005-2008

[@sergiohenriquedasilveirasi1369]

Nice video. Thanks.

[@michaelalvarez1336]

I walk through here every day

[@TomJerry-eo6kh]

i was in that exact place everywhere you went a few weeks ago

[@elizabethorellana9321]

Beautiful city

[@lesleyheller2271]

Amsterdam is EAST of Broadway on 79th street!

[@marti_flute]

There are a lot of outdoor tables at restaurants in Hell's Kitchen along 9th Avenue, some on 8th and 10th Avenues. They don't serve food that is not fresh (as you said). They throw it away (or give to homeless in some cases).

[@vinceparlante3723]

Greetings Action Kid. Good to see your healthy and once again posting. I have a question? Have you been able to get out to Yonkers ? Like in the new boardwalk area? If not is there any chance you might? Just asking. Stay safe and keep the video's coming . Ciao.

[@mafiagamer7177]

Such a beautiful city of my dream I will journey to NYC city life in one time is my dream I am from india

[@mickfunny4185]

Subscribed to your channel. Like the video.

[@jeansiegel4128]

I grew up on 88th & Broadway. 1955-1978. Not unhappy I left, as the negatives now outweigh the positive. Shame. I used to love it.

[@Gypsy217]

How does that mineral store make the rent? Gotta be a front for something!

[@tammypham1024]

Fortunately even throughout covid, the upper west side has, to me, felt relatively peaceful compared to other areas of the city. People in my area seem to be respectful (wearing masks) and care about their area. UWSers take a lot of pride because it’s a nice family area and many generations have grown up in the historic neighborhood. Very desirable place to live, even in spite of covid.

[@teetee9411]

AMAZING COVERAGE 💋

[@ja403]

Out of curiosity, what's with all the garbage bags just sitting along the streets? Is that normal for Manhattan? Seems kinda stinky and gross. Nothing to keep rodents out or leakage from seeping onto roads or walkways.

[@WeixDraqz]

The park at 10:00 looks so rough and over grown. They really could do something nice with that such as some more tables and chairs. A lot of nice colourful plants really would make it something!

[@Sopraninho]

Nice vid bro 🙌🏻

[@istanbulfashionaddic]

I cant imagine how its like during pandemic not to have social healthcare system in a country. System is so different there than Europe or some middle east, asia countries. Btw always dreamt but could never visit USA due to travel costs. and I love watching your walk NYC tours.

[@Vcor9090]

When I was a kid growing up on the Upper West Side,me and my friends would always pay with pennies to go in the Museum of Natural History 😂

[@ssadvweld1]

Your favorite ice cream is available in my local market fyi! Cool! I have a pair of PAIGE jeans. I didn't know they had a NY store.

[@mannisehmi4609]

Scaffolding everywhere!!

[@michaeljacobs4546]

This is where I grew up in tyhe 70s and 80s, 73rd & Bway.

[@luminous3357]

It was needle park back then. I used to shop at Webers and other places up there in the 70s/80s.