Exploring Long Island City: NYC LIVE Walk on May 31, 2020
Join us as we take a virtual walk through Long Island City on May 31, 2020, capturing the stunning views of Manhattan from Gantry State Park at sunset. Experience the beauty of Manhattanhenge and enjoy the majestic scenery just a day after the main event.
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Video Summary & Chapters
1. Introduction 🌇
Exploring Long Island City's Gantry State Park and capturing the Manhattanhenge sunset.
2. Enjoying the Waterfront 🌊
Walking along the pier and showcasing the skyline of Long Island City.
3. Avoiding Riots 🚫
Discussing the riots in downtown Manhattan and Brooklyn, and staying clear of the area.
4. Exploring Parks 🌳
Visiting Hunter's Point South Park and planning a route through Long Island City.
5. Social Distancing Concerns 🚶♂️
Addressing social distancing enforcement in different areas of New York City.
6. Staying Positive 🌟
Acknowledging the importance of maintaining a positive outlook during challenging times.
7. Bike Incident 🚲
Injury due to bike falling over
8. Manhattan Skyline 🌆
Observing the skyline getting darker
9. Lavender Flowers 🌸
Admiring lavender flowers by the water
10. Injury Resilience 💪
Reflecting on not being seriously injured
11. Community Response 🎵
People's fatigue with daily clapping
12. City Exploration 🏙️
Walking by the Long Island Railroad station
13. Celebrity Encounter 🌟
Possible Aquafina sighting in live chat
14. Ventilation Building 🌬️
Exploring the Queens Midtown Tunnel ventilation
15. Railroad Station Visit 🚉
Arriving at the closed Long Island Railroad station
16. Next Stop: Vernon Boulevard 🛣️
Heading towards Vernon Boulevard
17. Exploring Long Island City Streets 🏙️
Discovering the busiest street with restaurants and bars.
18. Long Island Railroad Station 🚉
Insight into the operating hours of the station.
19. Distance to Manhattan 🗽
Estimating the travel time from Long Island to Manhattan.
20. Understanding Long Island Geography 🗺️
Clarifying the confusion between Long Island as an island and as counties.
21. Exploring Vernon Boulevard 🚶
Approaching the first subway station in Queens.
22. Store Combination Discovery 🛍️
Observing a unique store combining cellphone accessories and groceries.
23. Navigating Store Regulations 🛒
Adapting to new regulations like wearing facemasks while entering stores.
24. Memories of World Trade Center 🏢
Reflecting on experiences related to the World Trade Center.
25. Exploring the Markets 🍎
Observing fruit and vegetable markets in the area.
26. Annoyance of Bike Clicking Sound 🔊
Dealing with a persistent clicking sound on the bike.
27. Food Options in the Area 🍕
Exploring different food establishments available.
28. Ramen Delight 🍜
Spotting a ramen restaurant offering takeout and delivery.
29. Closed Bistro 🚫
Observing a closed corner bistro in the vicinity.
30. Beautiful Day in Long Island City ☀️
Enjoying the sunny weather and surroundings.
31. Technical Difficulties 📱
Encountering video crashing issues during the stream.
32. Exploring Different Restaurants 🍣
Spotting a Japanese restaurant in the area.
33. Transition to Industrial Area 🏭
Moving towards the industrial part of Long Island City.
34. Historical Insights of Long Island City 🏢
Reflecting on the neighborhood's industrial past.
35. Urban Exploration 🌆
Discovering various buildings and graffiti in the area.
36. Residential Transformation 🏗️
Observing the development of a new residential building.
37. Exploring Old Factories
Discovering the transformation of old factories into residential units
38. NYC Apartment Rents
Discussion on apartment rents in NYC and affordability
39. Strolling Through 21st Street
Walking through the streets of Long Island City
40. Safety Awareness in NYC
Importance of being aware of surroundings for safety
41. Court Square Area
Exploring the Court Square area of Long Island City
42. Fine Dining Options
Discovering Italian and Peruvian restaurants in the area
43. Community Engagement
Discussion on setting up a community platform for engagement
44. Citibank Building
Spotting the Citibank building in Long Island City
45. Court Square Public Space
Exploring the public space at Court Square
46. Understanding Discord
Insight into the functionality of Discord online chatroom
47. Court Square Subway Station
Touring the Court Square subway station in Long Island City
48. Subway Station Exploration 🚇
Discovering the subway station and its surroundings.
49. CUNY Law Building and LC Building 🏫
Exploring the CUNY law school and LC building with a gaming reference.
50. Observing the Surroundings 🏙️
Noticing the architectural design and wind patterns in the area.
51. Checking Out Jackson Avenue 🍽️
Exploring restaurants and a burnt-down fast-food place.
52. Retail Space and Chipotle 🌯
Observing retail spaces and popular food chains.
53. Exploring Fire Scene 🔥
Investigating a fire-damaged Chinese restaurant.
54. Challenges of Restaurant Business 🍴
Discussing the difficulties of opening a restaurant during uncertain times.
55. Unexpected Water Ball 🌊
Encountering a random water ball rolling down the street.
56. Artwork in Long Island City 🎨
Viewing a unique piece of public art in the city.
57. 🎨 Modern Art Confusion
Exploring and trying to understand modern art in Long Island City.
58. 🌆 Five Points Neighborhood
Discussing the history and changes in the Five Points neighborhood.
59. 🏫 Adult Learning Center
Observing the Adult Learning Center in NYC Department of Education building.
60. 🏙 Tallest Skyscraper in Long Island City
Exploring the tallest building in Long Island City, the Jackson building.
61. 🚗 Traffic Chaos in Queens Plaza
Navigating through the traffic chaos at Queens Plaza in Long Island City.
62. 🚦 Queensboro Plaza Traffic
Observing and reacting to the traffic situation at Queensboro Plaza.
63. Exploring Queens Plaza
Walking through the busy streets of Queens Plaza with interesting sights
64. Gotham Center Skyscraper
Observing the construction of the Gotham Center skyscraper in Long Island City
65. Queensboro Plaza Subway Station
Exploring the Queensboro Plaza subway station and surroundings
66. Shopping at Yo-Yo So
Discovering the Japanese or Chinese discount brand store, Yo-Yo So
67. Crossing the Street in Long Island City
Navigating the streets and subway station in Long Island City
68. Exploring Long Island City Streets
Walking through the wide and busy streets of Long Island City
69. Interaction with Viewers
Engaging with viewers and acknowledging their support and comments
70. Appreciation from Viewers
Thanking viewers for their support and feedback on the New York City walks
71. Dumpling Door Restaurant
Spotting the Dumpling Door restaurant and considering a visit in the future
72. Street Crossing Challenges 🚦
Navigating the busy streets of Long Island City.
73. Difficult Crosswalks 🏃
Struggles of crossing the street quickly.
74. N Train Arrival 🚇
Observing the N train arriving at the station.
75. Traffic Incident 🚗
Witnessing a vehicle crash and police presence.
76. Tow Truck Scene 🚚
Watching the tow truck handling the crashed car.
77. End of Street Crossings 🛑
Concluding the journey through Queens Plaza.
78. Engagement and Farewell 🌟
Encouraging audience interaction and signing off.
Video Transcript
hello everybody today is May 31st 20
28:18 p.m. I am in Long Island City's
gantry State Park across the river is
Manhattan and I just filmed a glorious
sunset the Manhattanhenge sunset I'll be
posting that video shortly either
tonight or tomorrow but let me tell you
is beautiful even though today wasn't
the actual full date of Manhattanhenge
that was yesterday and the day before it
it was still only one day apart so the
view is still incredible even though he
it's not the actual day you don't need
to be to have an incredible view like
this and I also didn't have to contend
with all the crowds either but today
would have been the better day to ride
my bicycle into the sunset not yesterday
yesterday I was unfortunate enough to do
the Manhattanhenge sunset and then and
have the view blocked by clouds and the
same thing happened on 34th Street
however I was looking on Instagram
14th Street had a good view of Manhattan
henge but 42nd Street and 34 she did not
so I just had my bad luck there
so I'm gonna go and walk by this
waterfront now because now the sunset is
pretty much finished we'll stay in Long
Island City and show you some skyline
action and also test out this new phone
the iPhone has a second-generation live
walks so the sunset right over there in
between the Chrysler Building and the
left side of 42nd Street yes be Griff
and this is my new iPhone the iPhone se
second-generation
let's walk on the pier here all the way
to the end I 360 with 250 Canadian
saying can I get an I Love New York I
can give you that sure let me just sit
on this bench here and tell it alright
everybody I Love New York whoo and me
see if I can get that sign up there I
Love New York
yeah James J mold it is the new iPhone
SC that came out the second generation
as far as the riots go I'm not in that
area where they were the riots that
happened more in downtown Manhattan and
