Questions: 1: (mass transit) Normal 2: You know, I never noticed the lack of gas stations 3: cheaper 4: not everyone, grocery cart, some delivery 5: cost of rent is out of control 6: and the board has to approve you 7: Lower Manhattan 8: never really felt lonely growing up there 9: Normal, ya gotta keep it moving, not rude at all. No pretense, we keep it real. 10: Knish with spicy mustard
Alison if possible while your there in NY, maybe you can interview New Yorkers. Ask these questions and your viewers would get these answers in realtime.
I just recently discovered your channel and as a fellow Christian content creator, I appreciate it! As your your questions, I am not from NYC but I did move to L.A. from the Midwest and was pleasantly surprised by how friendly the people have been here. I was living DTLA at the time and we would have monthly socials in our building so I quickly made friends with my neighbors and at church and at work. And since I was living downtown, I did walk to the grocery store a lot. I made frequent trips so the bags weren’t too heavy and the reusable bags are strong so they helped quite a bit. I imagine New Yorkers do the same. Great questions!
The greatest thing about NY is that you can meet so many people and such a large range of interests/jobs etc and you have a social circle of every imaginable job/career/skillset. It really is what people go to NY for. People are more likely to chat and so its so much easier to make friends. Its perfectly normal to start talking to people in line, on the street etc. Many places are not like that. Before you go back: ya gahhda try Artichoke Pizza (theres one on 14th Street on East Side) and try a bike ride on Liberty State Park to get the best view of Manhattan.
In NYC the train and bus are a way of life there are gas stations people eat breakfast all day as well I lived on west 97th street and sometimes eating out is cheaper it's very expensive to get a place
Florida was anti-social when we lived there (Tampa/St Pete area). Parts of NY can be anti-social, but for the most part good people are good and friendly throughout the state. My Mom used to say "you talk so fast" since she moved south, it's just how NY'ers talk, normal. NY cheesecake, Manhattan clam chowder.
Could you imagine if you had electric cars there? Where would the charging stations be installed? I live in Pennsylvania. I used to visit NYC often in my younger years. It was fast paced and lot's of people. Most were quite friendly, and as you said talkative. There was a brashness to them. There used to be an old joke... New York CPR... Stomp on your chest and yell, get up or you gonna F ing die. As I age I like chill more. When I was younger I wished I could live there. Man, you are making me nostalgic. I remember the clubs, and the awesome record stores. Yes, records. lol Bodegas, pizza shops, and everything within walking distance. Enough rambling, good video.
Although, I appreciate NewYork for the variety and that state being a welcoming mat for different cultures and ethnic groups. Unfortunately, it’s known for cramped living conditions that require major dollars to keep a roof over your head. Housing these days is a huge dilemma! It’s like everything there are pros and cons. Alison does a fine job at making the best out of everything. Bless her!
1) even if they own/drive a car, most folks in NYC take transit. 2) gas stations are close to where the major road arteries are, which is away from where the transit and the people are 3) transit is cheaper. Much. 4) the NYC people I stayed with just swung by the market/store/bodega every night or two one the way home from the transit stop. Like Europe in that way. 5) 3rd highest rent in the US, NYC. 6) ?? 7) yes, more services/shelters. No tents because winter is f'ing cold; you could freeze to death and die (true for the homeless in any northern state). Also, in the subway, the steam tunnels, the public libraries in the summer for the a/c and in the parks. 8) ?? 9) Quick, to the point, efficient. No time for bs. 10) Max Brenner's, imo.
Car question: if you live in a borough it could be cheaper to not have a car. Insurance in NY is atrocious. Parking is extremely expensive. So you can save money using public transportation... But if you live outside the city in Westchester County, you will have a harder time without a car. No taxi svc. Minimal buses etc
I only got to spend 10 days in NY. I was blessed I got to stay on the top floor of a very nice hotel two blocks from “ You guessed it right where the New Year’s Ever Ball drops! I absolutely loved it! But that was the one of the things on my bucket list! I had saved for and wanted to experience it. I wondered all those same things Allison!
Very insightful points and questions! I agree with your assessment of "NY nice" It's definitely a thing. As a West coaster myself I find it refreshing and efficient. I also enjoyed the mini conversations with people throughout the day and I can see where that would make people feel less lonely. I have to recommend again that restaurant that has the best pasta I've ever had - Bigoi Venezia. I really appreciated the price and that I could just grab it quick to go. PS. I'm so glad you found Mimi's Pizza ❤
Woman subscriber, totally normal men don't have a car, gas stations are not needed in Manhattan, lots of people just eat out, rent is insane, brokers exist because of the small supply of apartments, we don't have encampments because it gets really cold and property owners are really aggressive to keep homeless away from sleeping on their sidewalks, never lonely, every one is direct and to the point its nothing personal, I think you are already on your way back to Las Vegas but we have the best Dominican food, pernil and tostones if you are still here.
Oh no, no, no. We live in a penthouse, doorman 14 room bldg. Raises 5 kids. Have a country home as well. OF COURSE WE HAVE A CAR. IN THE GARAGE OF OUR BLDG. Our bldg. Was $800,000 to buy in 1986. HOA $12,000 month plus 2 luxury car insurance payments. Fios cable $347 month for all the rooms. Metro cards very expensive but my husband and I went to work on subway from Grammery Park. We are attorneys. All our children went to Ivy League colleges. Cost for plants to be maintained in our home. Oh, the Animal Medical Ctr. 62nd street and FDR Drive is state of the art hospital/vet utterly expensive but we have 2 blue nose pitbulls and 1 can Corso. ALL three dogs 150 lbs+. The mandatory dinner parties and cultural places that become norm cost. WE ARE NATIVE NEW YORKERS. THAT'S WHAT IT'S LIJE. Of course you have younger people who share an apt. But they are not in Gramercy Park area. Oh, trains DO NOT GO ABOVE 90th St. Gangs and such. Enjoy your stay. But be aware of all surroundings. Oh, if you get bumped into then check you still have your wallet. Pickpockets big time. Sooooo many things to see. The 9/11 MEMORIAL, THE WAX MUSEUM, BROADWAY SHOWS, UNITED NATIONS. OH SO MUCH. GOD BLESS
They claim it costs about $4k-$5k monthly to own a car in NY & I’m not even sure if that includes parking! Sharing a taxi if possible is the way to go… 🚕🚖🚕
I absolutely agree you must visit Ellis island From 1892-1924 Ellis island was Americas largest and most active immigration station.over 12 million immigrants were processed.
Mass transit is all well, and good, but hearing about no gas stations is a real red flag to me. What happens if mass transit fails? Would people even be able to leave without having to walk out? That's the last place I would want to be in a grid down situation. Can you imagine a winter like they had in TX a couple of years ago, or blackouts during the summer with so many people, so few trees for cooling, and we don't even want to imagine if it affects the water supply.
1. NYorkers will take a bus/subway (even if they have a car), because we leave our cars in the garage. I walk, motorcycle, (e)bicycle, rollerblade, etc. 2. Groceries delivered, or just use a pushcart/grocery stroller. 3. All parts of NY have Fee/No-Fee apts. 4. Homeless have shelters (some are sheltered in local hotels as well). 5. NYorkers are social when the weather’s warm. When it gets cold, the grumpy comes out. 6. NYorkers are straight up. Blunt. None of the fake ‘polite’ b.s. you see in the south. 7. Hmmmm… Foodwise, too many places to mention. Great Food in NY is everywhere! (Just do some online research.) 8. If you want a nice cheap, petty fun activity, ride the NYC Ferry… Governor’s Island is worth a visit (just get there early). 9. There are some pretty cool ‘underground’ bars and restaurants, but again, you’ll need to research a bit (Tip: AirBnB has a few ‘Tour Guides’ who are pretty good at digging up some of these lesser known places). 10. Enjoy your stay. Chees! 😎
As a New Englander (Maine), not having a car is weird for sure....I think the attitude is a New England thing. Give it to ya straight! And even though I am not a NYer, I've always wanted to try a street hotdog! I know, odd...but I love mustard and apparently that's the way to order in NY...?!
We live in Low Angeles as well as my family and home-lessness, isn't in every city or neighbor. There are areas of L.A. In the city that it way more than others. Over all we don't encounter it in our face daily. Now I do pass by places by the L.A. River where there are encampments near bridges or driving to my mothers in the West Lake area of Angeles. The Lord is Faithful to kept those who believe he is.
As far as not having a car, if the mass transit is good, and everywhere you want to go, it just makes sense not to have a car. As far as the other questions, only having one experience there, where this Okie had to get rude to get someone to do their job, and then they really did throw iron at me, I'm probably not going to have any good answers, and I really did spend most of the video freaking out at the idea of being trapped there with no vehicle, and no way to get gas anyway.
Your experience in NYC is far different from what I have seen online. It is like a warzone from the areas I see. I do have a friend that lives in Howard Beach and works in Manhatten, she took the subway( maybe 2 months ago?) she got off and paid 100 for an Uber, she said it is insane, the crime is off the charts. So maybe take caution with the subway? You are brave!
