Astoria is possibly the most underrated neighborhood in NYC imo. What a great mix of restaurants and shopping. Lucky you action kid to live there. Hobby shop is a for sure visit next Nyc trip.

@gilsonanderson5807

4 ай бұрын

Rudy hobby & Art at 3516 30rd NY11103 Astoria NY. Awesome!

I love Astoria! The best neighborhood in Queens !

@ActionKid

Жыл бұрын

@ed7519

Жыл бұрын

Forest Hills is pretty nice too. 😊

@reydelcastillo17

4 ай бұрын

Forest Hills, Bayside n Jackson Heights are top tier too

@gilsonanderson5807

4 ай бұрын

@@reydelcastillo17 forest hill ( the Ramones) Peter Park ( the house is there ..)

I grew up in Astoria in the 1950’s and 60’s. Lots have changed but it’s great to see some stores from my childhood like D&V Hardware and Trade Fair. Thanks for the tour AK…and the memories.

@misbah.m

Жыл бұрын

I grew up in woodside

@bareknuckle56

Жыл бұрын

@@misbah.m we moved to woodside in the early 70’s. I have fond memories of Skillman Avenue.

@misbah.m

Жыл бұрын

@@bareknuckle56 wow that’s cool!! 😊

@ed7519

Жыл бұрын

Bareknuckle56: I went to St. Joseph's School and Bryant H.S. I can't believe the changes. Incredible.

Welcome back to Queens ActionKid!! The N&W will always be your home line! 💛 💛

Missed your walks from New York! My absolutel favorite! Thank you, Action Kid!

Nice to see you showcasing your hometown again, AK! It's good to know many of the businesses are still operating, but it's also sad to hear how some old businesses have closed. You were even recognized three different times on your first day back, so awesome! 😃 Thank you for sharing this walk in Astoria, AK! 🤗 BTW, I forgot to mention on your 09/09/22 livestream that you wore the flannel back to NYC! 🤣

WOW. changes galore. I had an uncle that lived at 30-91 Crescent St Many years ago. I left thd City in 1984. I live vicariously thru other New Yorkers like you that do these videos. Keep em coming

I love when you go to NYC Florida is boring to me because I live here.

@ActionKid

Жыл бұрын

Great walk, nice to see some familiar places, sad to see some had to close. I really enjoyed this walk, thank you. If you head to Long Island you must see Greenport . I think you would enjoy...

@ActionKid

Жыл бұрын

It's remarkable to see how much the neighborhood has changed. Excited to try some of the new places!

So happy to see my neighborhood back on your channel ❤

Steinway St, I used to go to Astoria Theater when I was a kid. The first movie I ever saw there was Jaws. Yea, I'm that old!

Good Tuesday Morning My Friend I Really Enjoyed The Astoria Walk Along With You This Put A Big Smile On My Face This Really Brings Back Memories As Always Much Hugs And Love Ms British Gray From Tampa Florida Blessings :)

@ActionKid

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Enjoyable walk in Astoria , i enjoyed a lot 😎Great stores , street vendors , pizza places and all …Nice looking neighborhood , still vacant stores but looks quite nice , thank you for sharing A K🙂👍!!!

@ActionKid

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, I'm happy you enjoyed the walk through Astoria.

Parisi bakery still going strong, awesome video

Really miss your NYC Live streams - Good to see you back AK even if it is temporary🗽

@michaelchin3550

Жыл бұрын

His family, friends and heart are in NYC!

@ActionKid

Жыл бұрын

Great New York walk of Astoria Queens via 30 Avenue stein street & Broadway! Awesome new york walk

@ActionKid

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

I grew up in Astoria in the 80's. It really has changed. Some parking lots are still there

I finally made it too New York for the 1st time of my life this year with my Gf/child’s mother her family is from queens village and queens is just a vibe I love it there the best borough of them all in my opinion

I grew up in Astoria Queens and I think I just seen my old elementary school called Henry David thoreau. I went there for 5 years back in the early 80s

Looks like a lovely morning over there, it's pretty much the same over here in East Anglia in the UK have a good day

@ActionKid

Жыл бұрын

Have a great day!

This walk has made my day! Love Astoria!

I can say that I got to know New York, which I wish to visit one day, through your channel Of course, I must say that walking and watching the beautiful streets of Miami also brings back good memories from your channel. You are great and the best

I like your old neighborhood, pretty cool 😎.

@ActionKid

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Biscotti is basically a very hard Italian cookie served with coffee. They look like a little slice of Italian bread, they are not round like a normal cookie. They are actually very common in Italian restaurants.

I left Astoria in 1991 and it's funny how different it is but still the same. I can recall what business was there in the 90s... I used to work at an electronics store called Bright Buyers on the corner of 33rd St and 30th Ave. There were some hard times and yet I wouldn't trade them for the world.

Astoria is awesome! Thanks for the walk AK!

The dress shop between 36 and 37th on Broadway was a Woolworth 5& 10 store. I remember going n there as a kid and I can still hear the wood floor boards creaking under my feet. Dave's Shoes on 35th and Broadway has been a shoe store at that location since at least the 60's- used to go there to buy my PF Flyers.

AK back in NYC

I will feel right at home in that neighborhood

@ActionKid

Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

Thank you for this. I have not been back in years. It was nice for me to see things, feel nostalgic and reminisce.

Nice walkthrough, I can see the appeal of this neighborhood based on the interactions and the general vibe captured in the video, also seeing you have moments with residents of that community. Will be out that way tomorrow actually from Washington Heights.

26:12 Ooh!

@wayneblay9532

Жыл бұрын

which that mean it's me! I'm Priscilla! and if you have notie about me too that when I did the video of my message of hope during the covid 19 padamic.

If I remember correctly, Rudy's was not a hobby shop in the 60s but an old fashioned soda fountain shop. I went to school with his daughter. Ocean fish was there in the 60s also.

On broadway Dave’s shoes was there when I was a kid, I am 79 now good to see stores last I think the broadway silk store is still there too.

@michaelcoluccio2097

Жыл бұрын

And for the life of me I don’t know how either of them stay in business!!

@ltessier7473

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelcoluccio2097 They actually own their property, so their rents are reasonable

I loved this walk especially AK, it took me back to the little town I grew up in here in MI and the streets downtown in the 1950's~ The sights and sounds were wonderful and you could almost smell the aromas of the fruit and veggie markets! Thank you for sharing your homecoming insights with us~

TRIVIA- on Broadway and 37th ST where you comment about the Casa de Sabor- in that building on one of the upper floors the process of xerography was discovered by Chester Carlson. The first Xerograph he made said "10-22-38 Astoria". There was a plaque on the building in the 60's commemorating the event. There was a bar at street level for years.

hello AK!👋 how is everything going with you at 26:24, that's me! when I have met you in person for my first time. but thanks for the video of your tour of astoria and 30th Ave and stienway. which I live here in astoria too. and that looks fimalir to me. and I really enjoy your video of your tour too. and you take care AK!😉

So happy to see you back in NYC. Even if it’s temporary. Hoping for Dyker Heights Halloween tour, pretty please☺️❤️

Great to see you back walking Astoria AK.

Wecome back so many changes You are always a delight.

Over the past 30 years its changed tremendously - 30th avenue, Broadway, Steinway Street.

Glad see you back in New York city and nice place great walk thank for sharing video ❤️🗽👍

My gf and I just saw you on the N train heading to Astoria. Great video bro

I don’t know how many times i walked 30th Ave , but i always enjoyed so much. I think Kenneth lived close to my house.

Glad you’re back❤

great to see you back in NY again........

Welcome back! 🤘🏻

Great walk ActionKid !!!

EXCELLENT !!!! THIS VIDEO BRINGS BACK GREAT MEMORIES !!!! I USED TO WORK NEARBY THIS AREA A FEW YEARS AGO . I LOVE "GREEN ORGANICS" !!!! THE STEINWAY STREET AREA IS GREAT !!!! I MISS "POPEYES" , "SUBWAYS" "VITAMIN SHOP", "NOBODY BEATS THE WIZ", THE GIANT TWO LEVEL "BURGER kING" THE PHARMACY ACROSS FROM THE "CHASE" BANK, THERE WAS A GREAT CHINESE RESTARAUNT, AND "FYE" WHERE I WOULD BUY MY DVD MOVIES AND MY CD MUSIC AND CASSETTE TAPES !!!! I ALSO NOTICE THE "7/ELEVEN" IS GONE NEAR MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL !!!! I LOVE THE "HAPPY" CHINESE RESTARAUNT !!!! BUT I ALSO NOTICE THAT THERE ARE SEVERAL DELI'S AND RESTARAUNTS THAT HAVE CLOSED !!!!....BY THE WAY, COULD YOU PLEASE DO NEW VIDEOS OF THE UPCOMING "SAN GENARRO" FOOD FESTIVAL IN LITTLE ITALY AND THE SHOPPING AREA ON JAMAICA AVENUE CLOSE TO THE MOVIE THEATER ? THANK YOU !!!!

The new Mexican place on the corner along 30 Ave was a longtime jewelry store. One guy selling vintage-y jewelry for all the 40 years I've lived on 30 Ave. I've forgotten his name.

Maybe this is a good sign A.K. I'm just seeing this video and I just got an email to interview for a position in one of the District Attorney's Offices. Won't say which one, LOL. I pray I get it. I'm so ready to come back home. I've been out of NYC for 6 years now, living in the Carolinas and I've had enough. My parents passed and I couldn't get back there in 2020. Been up there last March for a another family funeral unfortunately, my 41 year old nephew, kidney failure and heart attack, smh. I'm born and raised from Queens. When I come back I will probably move to Fresh Meadows, if not back to Nassau County. Maybe I should film the move back. Love ya AK! You helped me stay sane watching your videos even when you went to Miami. But seeing NYC keeps me happy and hopeful. 💕💕💕💕

@ActionKid

Жыл бұрын

Good luck to you! It sounds like an amazing opportunity!

@hopesdaughter5947

Жыл бұрын

@@ActionKid thank you so much. Yes I'm both excited and nervous. I'll update you. Have a nice day. Fall is coming and its the best season to me. Bye.

Wow I’m surprised Calexico closed but their prices were insane so I’m not surprised.

Very interesting video, thank you for sharing with us :)

Woooh!...times are changing . 💛👍

@ActionKid

Жыл бұрын

YOOOOOOOO,,, IM SOOO LATE ACKID,, BUT I MISS YOU IN NYC, MAAAN THIS IS SO AMAZING BROTHER🔥🔥🔥🔥

A lot of antennas! You ain't kidding! 😅

My fam used to live there 24 years ago 30th ave. Astoria…my sis visited there last month our old apartment across the park and elementary school.

@ActionKid

Жыл бұрын

Great!

Tanks for squishing the bugs yesterday

i miss Queens

@ActionKid

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could show you some of it!

Webster Bank, is on 37th Street and 30th Ave. That was Astoria Federal Savings Bank for many many years.

Biscotti is an Italian Almond Biscuit. It is twice baked and oblong. Because of it crunchiness it's great to dunk it your favorite beverage.

@ActionKid

Жыл бұрын

Very cool!

The actor Christopher Walken's dad had his bakery on Broadway just past the el next to where Parisi's bakery is now.

When you walked past 34th street and 30th AVE ( Grand Ave)- that area appeared on the documentary "The Human Family Tree" about human genealogy and shared genetics. They commented that Astoria was one of the most ethnically diverse areas in the country.

I used to live a few blocks away between 2004 and 2006. Lots of changes....

Nice neighborhood walk. Had a former friend/co-worker who lived there & also had a son named Ken who liked photography. Wouldn’t it be amazing if u know him.

@ActionKid

Жыл бұрын

I probably don't know him but it would be amazing

I used to live in Astoria at Steinway street almost 20 ago. It was great to see that place again! Miss it so much! Have you moved back to NY? Do you know if the Bazilian Restaurante Girassol is still around?

@ActionKid

Жыл бұрын

I'm happy I could show you your old neighborhood! I haven't moved back and that Brazilian restaurant isn't around anymore.

@leticiapimenta8650

Жыл бұрын

@@ActionKid Thank's for answering me 😉. I love your channel! You have been to two places where I used to live when I was living in America, the other one was West Palm Beach, FL. My son is currently living over there and I am intending to go next year.

Great things to see and know changes some spot in this street, (29:32) like there's London that I know was opened before, now it seem closed. And I hear you said, but you do know Gyro it's enunciated with a J right?

@ActionKid

Жыл бұрын

It really changed a lot! There are many ways to pronounce gyro

I lived there for 3 years and would walk down 30th to the train everyday. I miss it so much. Wish there were more actually affordable housing Lotteries there

Great walk.. I wish to shoot walking video in new york too in future 👍 for now i only firm within my country Malaysia😊

@ActionKid

Жыл бұрын

Great, thanks for watching!

It used to be Sprint? Years ago it was the Chase Manhattan Bank!

Astoria/L.I.C is my hometown too. 😊

We have them here too

I live in Astoria Queens for about 5 or 6 years now I'm in Florida but it didn't change that much Thomas from Lake Wales Florida

@ActionKid

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

That used to be Astoria General.

30tth ave.....where they filmed A BRONX TALE

@ActionKid

Жыл бұрын

That's right!

Man I'm from new york and manhattan and queens have to be one of the best boroughs

Is the Blue Diner still there, and Rizzo's Pizza?

It would be awesome if you would state what street/ave you're on occasionally ActionKid! 😉

Is Walken's Bakery still on Broadway right past the elevated train? That is the actor Christopher Walken's family's Bakery.

Are you back in New York permanently or just visiting?

@AK, everybody ❤️ you!!!

Can you tell me what kind of camera you have?

Why are you back in NYC? I thought you were done with NY and moved to Miami? Was there something wrong with Miami or was it just too Hot down there? BTW, does Broadway in Astoria connect with Broadway in Downtown somehow??? Also you picked a gorgeous day to walk Astoria, I bet it was 90° in Miami!

@em4001

Жыл бұрын

He is visiting

@em4001

Жыл бұрын

No it doesn’t connect

Hi. In Australia but I'm walking with you.

@ActionKid

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@dazling5890

Жыл бұрын

@@ActionKid no thank you. I suffer serious anxiety & depression & find it impossible to even leave the house most days. I’ve always dreamed of going to New York but sadly I know I’ll never get there so I sit out the back with some headphones on & use your videos as a kind of escape from my own reality & at least get to see what it looks like I just wish I could get all the smells & feelings from actually being there but this is the next best thing. I’ve never commented on your videos but have watched them all so thank you for noticing me & replying. I look forward to your next adventure & wanted you to know that your videos help probably a lot of people just like me so I just wanted to share my appreciation for your time & effort✌🏻Thank you.

I'm wondering what's on the other side of the street? And what street are you on???

What happened to Miami? Back in nyc?

Did you moved back?

You came back to the CITY???

There’s more than one funeral home. You didn’t walk by the others . At least 2 more. One right in front of st Joseph’s church ...

Greetings from Canada, I've a very very special request. I wake early and have for years... SO Would you kindly do an early 2022 Manhatten walk video? I feel that would make my mornings with coffee more enjoyable. Much luv Duchess Of Dub from Canada.

@ActionKid

Жыл бұрын

It would be fun to make an early 2022 Manhattan walk video again!

You made such a jarring exit from New York …a lot of us were not too happy that you would leave for Miami of all places… what brings you back??

Omg Quinn Funeral home & Florist is gone??

But living in Florida is really nice. And you have that awesome Governor Ron DeSantis!

How about Phil's Kosher Deli there on Broadway??

WakkA wakka

Thanks

A wonderful walk. Did a heavy thunderstorm wake you up at midnight on Tuesday 😬⛈? I love McDonald’s 🍔🍟. What have you cooked today? Bye.

@ActionKid

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I heard the thunderstorm but slept through it.

You should go to california

Lost Mike's diner, staple in ditmars area 😢

@ActionKid

Жыл бұрын

We can see that Astoria looking more Beautiful than in the past, as the Streets around looks much much cleaner than it use to be before the pandemic times. Thanks AK NY The Greatest City on Planet Earth needs your Walk Around more than anybody. Reason is all clear U ❤️ and Care about NY comes from the depths of Ur Heart.Ak U are Great and the Best.Not only us in Nepal but All over The Globe people “Enjoy Ur Walks”Millon Thanks for Ur Great Walks in NY City” We ❤️ watching Ur Vlogs . Ananda and all. NEPAL

@ActionKid

Жыл бұрын

Astoria is looking great now