EXPLORE NYC | A Subscriber Shows Me Around Jackson Heights!

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Elena Taber

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@ElenaTaber 3 жыл бұрын

If you want to be a local guide of your NYC neighborhood that you grew up in, shoot me a message at @elenataber !

@farihaahmed942 3 жыл бұрын

Pelham Bay, Bronx!!!!!

@lo._.ol__a 3 жыл бұрын

I need a girl on WhatsApp, no matter her age😣

@asyarotella 3 жыл бұрын

prospect park, brooklyn!

@lo._.ol__a 3 жыл бұрын

@@asyarotella ♥♥♥

@lo._.ol__a 3 жыл бұрын

@@asyarotella alooo

@ml3705 3 жыл бұрын

I was born in Colombia but I’ve been living in Jackson Heights since I was 2, so about 20 years. I’ve always loved the diversity and I’ve grown up surrounded by so many different cultures. It breaks my heart because I’ve noticed more starbucks, more chipotles, more dunkin donuts, they’re opening up a target right on Roosevelt, less small restaurants, mom and pop shops, food trucks, small businesses, etc. My beautiful neighborhood is slowly being gentrified and I just wanna talk about that and put that out there even if no one sees this comment

@sammullen528 3 жыл бұрын

I am so sorry to hear this and I hope elena sees it at can pin it or something! I am so sorry that your home is kind of being taken from you before your eyes. It must be literally heartbreaking. no lo mereces para nada.

@karenvelasquez444 3 жыл бұрын

Same here it’s so upsetting :(

@ARKANOSURANO-yr3qp 3 жыл бұрын

I do not understand why almost always the children of immigrants who were born on American soil, who are Americans, are not proud of their country which is the United States and its values, they are not proud of their American culture, they are not proud of their flag, they do not breathe their country and live missing cultures of origin, countries where they did not have or will have opportunities ...... I DO NOT UNDERSTAND.

@ARKANOSURANO-yr3qp 3 жыл бұрын

@@sammullen528 I do not understand why almost always the children of immigrants who were born on American soil, who are Americans, are not proud of their country which is the United States and its values, they are not proud of their American culture, they are not proud of their flag, they do not breathe their country and live missing cultures of origin, countries where they did not have or will have opportunities ...... I DO NOT UNDERSTAND.

@jaystackz3425 2 жыл бұрын

@@ARKANOSURANO-yr3qp we are proud to be american but at the same time we love our culture because we grew up on it all our lifes what is so hard to understand about that

@r.ichie. 3 жыл бұрын

Your guest was amazing. She had so much information for each place you guys went. You can tell she really appreciates the culture in her community. Really cool video overall

@ElenaTaber 3 жыл бұрын

Stacey is INCREDIBLE! She absolutely crushed it as a local guide!!

@ladydalrymple 3 жыл бұрын

This series rules! Would love to see episodes on Greek community in Astoria, Orthodox Jewish community in Williamsburg, West Indians in Bed Stuy, Senegalese in Harlem, Italian-Americans in Bay Ridge, Dominicans in Washington Heights - just to name a few!

@aiya5675 3 жыл бұрын

My grandfather is a Tibetan Buddhist monk (Became a monk after he adopted my mother) and in college, I worked at a Tibetan restaurant. We would have momos every day and other Tibetan food! The family I worked for is actually from that area in New York! I'm so glad to see the culture getting recognition! FREE TIBET!!!

@slowloris2258 3 жыл бұрын

Stacey's story about culture and identity speaks to the experience of so many 0th and 1st generation kids in big cities like NYC that I don't think most people are familiar with. One of the great parts about growing up in NYC is that you can make friends who can relate so you don't feel like the odd one out. It's one of the things I miss the most about NYC now that I'm away for school.

@annishaborah299 3 жыл бұрын

these videos serve as my regular reminder that Elena is SO INCREDIBLY TALL

@ElenaTaber 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@burtonizex 3 жыл бұрын

since we can’t travel at the moment, at least this video can help with the wanderlust i am feeling rn!

@Bewen_ 3 жыл бұрын

Check out the video i just made in Puerto Rico :)

@joymae 3 жыл бұрын

Ok girl your editing is fire, and I love the shots you get of New York City. Jackson Heights is the closest place I was able to find Southern California mexican food.

@anettegeraldine373 3 жыл бұрын

I love how stacey explain the neighborhood ❤️

@staceycarrillo8301 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 💖

@katrinaasuncion3723 3 жыл бұрын

Stacey, thank you so much for your vulnerability and knowledge! I appreciated how much you knew about each place you visited- it truly shows your love for Jackson Heights

@staceycarrillo8301 3 жыл бұрын

Omg thank you so much!! 🥺🥺

@carolbenson8963 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Elena for shedding light on Jackson Heights! I was born and raised in Queens, NY and I could never leave. Jackson heights is definitely a staple place and is such a melting pot neighborhood. As a Hispanic women who has two parents of the same sex, I have spent my fair share of time here and still take the 7 train today just to get to work so I’m glad you brought this neighborhood to your series. Also, Love this series and excited for more!!

@ARKANOSURANO-yr3qp 3 жыл бұрын

I do not understand why almost always the children of immigrants who were born on American soil, who are Americans, are not proud of their country which is the United States and of its values, they are not proud of their American culture, they are not proud of their American flag, they do not breathe their country which is the United States and they live missing cultures of origin, countries where they did not have or will have opportunities ...... I DO NOT UNDERSTAND.

@ManaKimura 3 жыл бұрын

the editing is immaculate as always!! story telling = chefs kiss 💋

@ElenaTaber 3 жыл бұрын

ah thank ya!!

@IvankaCuenca 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you did Jackson heights! I spent so much time here during my high school years taking the 7 train everyday! I have so many friends who live there, it’s an amazing neighborhood ❤️

@ElenaTaber 3 жыл бұрын

Such a great neighborhood!

@marianaciudad6521 3 жыл бұрын

Elena has the best cinematic shots in every video... and btw that kind of journalistic-ish vibe she adds to her videos sheeshhh this girl deserves wayy better on KZfaq

@lauramarazzi1012 3 жыл бұрын

Love this series so so much! Also Stacey was just the best host! A big thank you to her as well!

@staceycarrillo8301 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 🥺💖

@lauramarazzi1012 3 жыл бұрын

@@staceycarrillo8301

@leahsfieldnotes 3 жыл бұрын

awww i stayed at an airbnb here 2 years ago, it was cute to revisit digitally 😭💕

@humphrey 3 жыл бұрын

i love it when she says "Hi, HELLO!"

@elise7892 3 жыл бұрын

elena your conversation in the park with stacey was amazing!!! as someone who lives in the city but wasn’t born and raised here i totalllllly appreciate the trend so far to do this series with native new yorkers and in diverse neighborhoods. props to u! and s/o stacey!

@anetkolarikova4631 3 жыл бұрын

This is like TV series! You look so profesional but also friedly and thats what i like about that and your editing is awesome too! sending love from czech republic

@keanamaealtiche2171 3 жыл бұрын

okay but are we not gonna talk about how she put so much effort making this. i love!!!

@dallascalhoun3052 3 жыл бұрын

Loving this series you've started! The quality and diversity is so amazing, I feel like I'm watching an Anthony Bourdain show (RIP

@ARKANOSURANO-yr3qp 3 жыл бұрын

@christinakcover 3 жыл бұрын

This is a really great video Elena and Stacey! Thank you for celebrating and highlighting the beauty and culture and history of Jackson Heights! Really inspired by how you're taking the initiative to explore and celebrate New York City and amplify the voices of New Yorkers, highlighting small businesses too especially in this difficult time.

@marijkem 3 жыл бұрын

I love how food has been your ‘hook’ to talk about different cultures!

@melanieemertaylor 3 жыл бұрын

Your guide was amazing - loved how well she knows the areas and talks about it but also her story. xx

@JigmeSwag 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for visiting Tibetan/Himalayan Spot. Tibetans actually moved to America mainly around 90s, it was called the US Tibetan Resettlement Project. I would love to show you around some Tibetan/Nepalese foods in JH or refer you to someone knowledgeable in that regard. ps I know Jessie from last video, we went to same college.

@aiya5675 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! I used to work at a Tibetan restaurant in college and one of my friends from there has the same name as you!

@JigmeSwag 3 жыл бұрын

@@aiya5675 Awesome!! It's true, almost every Tibetan has the name Tenzin. It's given by Dalai Lama, if you know, who's name is also Tenzin.

@majawenker 3 жыл бұрын

Isn‘t it weird how I’m always sitting smiling and grinning in front of these videos that you make about traveling, exploring, city life(...) Honestly there are luck hormones rushing threw my veins haha, it makes me so happy to get that way of traveling 🥺🙈😂🧡

@ninareinharz283 3 жыл бұрын

yo okay maybe I want to movie to Jackson Heights now! your like my nyc tour guide and I’m loving it!! Thanks for doing these videos so entertaining, inspiring, and love the B roll

@ElenaTaber 3 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed!

@itsphilipg 3 жыл бұрын

Stacey really just set a new standard. I can't wait to see more of Beyond Your Block!

@HeavensAudventure 3 жыл бұрын

The editing and unique footage of this video was absolutely incredible. So proud of your content, Elena! Also Stacy was so comfortable as a tour guide and a natural on camera! Loving this series

@kelliannesafarik6714 3 жыл бұрын

This video is *chef's kiss* amazing!!! I can't believe the production value isn't a full on documentary! I learned so much too! I live in NYC as well and I absolutely love nothing more than experiencing new places and learning about new cultures! Amazing job Elena and Stacey!!!

@SammyChapa 3 жыл бұрын

the little glimpse of the Mexican "feliz navidad" was so nostalgic for me i couldn't stop smiling!!!

@samDenise11 3 жыл бұрын

Yess! I'm so happy you're doing this. Most people only show the city or BK on yt. I grew up in corona next to Jackson heights. It's nice to see other parts of NYC be seen and recognized.

@vesnakesic8351 3 жыл бұрын

it’d be so cool if you could did a video with a Columbia/Barnard/NYU etc student with their dorm or near campus apartment and have them talk about where they live and their area of nyc? it’d be super awesome for prospective students (like me) to see more of the city around the campus :)

@UrbanistExploringCities 3 жыл бұрын

My home neighborhood! Such a great video, Elena! And Stacey did a wonderful job showing around the neighborhood :D Thanks for bringing more attention to how kickass Jackson Heights is and all of its amazing food!

@zagalcarbajalfrida3813 3 жыл бұрын

I love that you bring a Mexican to your videos! I’m Mexican and I’m obsessed with your KZfaq Chanel ☺️🙌

@carolina7902 3 жыл бұрын

Love that you included spots you visited in the description box! Thanks Elena & Stacey!

@Alderina 3 жыл бұрын

My granpa’s brother lives here. I like the area so much.

@karissastoner6503 3 жыл бұрын

I was so excited for this video!! Jackson Heights is one of my favorite neighborhoods in NYC!!

@rainbowliann 3 жыл бұрын

As a new yorker, I loooooove this series ❤️🙌🏾 We are not at all “ghost town”

@ILY2MuchProductions 3 жыл бұрын

Stacy was an amazing guide and explaining everything so well!! Felt like I was really there with you guys

@asthakaul 3 жыл бұрын

Love this series and thank you so much Stacey for sharing your story and introducing us to Jackson Heights!

@inahaze6192 3 жыл бұрын

Elena, i congratulate you for this initiative. This series is an absolute gem for us who cannot visit or even get to NY. It is my dream, as a European, to go there and live for a while. I love experiencing these bits of each block through your channel, it even gives me hope that one day i will go there eventually. Until then, daydreaming will do.....

@greenmachine5600 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck

@jeannelle_ 3 жыл бұрын

I’m loving the explore NYC series!!! Saving this video for the next time I visit nyc! 💖😱

@Bewen_ 3 жыл бұрын

You have to come! Chck out my videos that are based in NYC as well :)

@NeatNeat121 3 жыл бұрын

Love this series! Great to see those areas of NYC that don't get so much attention in the guidebooks and hear the stories, there is so much to see!

@Shreddhaa 3 жыл бұрын

I love Jackson Heights and the insanely good street food there! Everything about this video was incredible and so informative

@anitacarter8060 3 жыл бұрын

Wow 🤩 This was fantastic… I learned so much about NYC!

@xobethaniee 3 жыл бұрын

I love these and the apartment videos you’re doing of NYC! I feel like you’re helping romanticize New York again when in the past few years it has seemed so unattainable to the “average” person and all about the grind and hustle.

@gisela1122 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video Elena! And thank you Stacey for sharing your knowledge and story!

@MrWright14 3 жыл бұрын

I'm moving to New York in August and these videos are doing nothing but peaking my excitement!

@nicolebutler1084 3 жыл бұрын

Came here for you Elena but stayed for Stacey!!! What an amazing human!! Thank you for sharing your story, Stacey.

@staceycarrillo8301 3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much! 💖☺️

@beneditocrispim9554 3 жыл бұрын

Great video showing in the same place various cultures. To be in contact with others ways of life enriching our life.

@ashtonfaith 3 жыл бұрын

your videos are SO well done, i can seriously see you filming documentaries for netflix one day

@SaraLeanne 3 жыл бұрын

Waaaait I want Stacey to be my tour guide if I ever go back to NYC!!

@ElenaTaber 3 жыл бұрын

She’s the best :,)

@AlexandraAnnette 3 жыл бұрын

so cool!!!!! i like the idea of exploring different areas in nyc

@nicolewei6808 3 жыл бұрын

So well made and informative !! 🥰 Completely foreign to me as an Australian but so cool to see a snapshot of Jackson Heights. Thanks Elena! And Stacey!!

@sebastianbonahora6319 3 жыл бұрын

I was crossing my fingers for you to go to La Gran Uruguaya, I grew up eating there and I was so happy to see you eating el vigilante de grasa.

@SweetLifeLoverNo1 3 жыл бұрын

I love love love this video! The editing, the videography, the music, your lovely host, the food, everything made me feel so relaxed, dreamy and hopeful! Thank you Elena!

@vanessamagula873 3 жыл бұрын

this is awesome! just curious, are you compensating the guides in these videos? I think that would be really cool especially since they are such an integral part of these neighborhood tours, and I would especially love to see BIPOC New Yorkers getting the money they deserve for their contributions!

@aineomalley6431 3 жыл бұрын

I had never heard of Jackson heights. That was so wonderful to see all the different cultures of food and clothes in a few blocks. If I ever get the chance to New York, IL definitely head for Jackson Heights. Thanks for another great view of New York from lockdown Ireland.

@greenmachine5600 2 жыл бұрын

Make sure to try out all the food.

@karminababy 3 жыл бұрын

Her story made this video even more beautiful! Love this and the connections you’re making and sharing with us!

@khandodolma5316 3 жыл бұрын

love to see this as a Tibetan-American!!! thank u for showcasing

@YasminaMartin 3 жыл бұрын

love hearing Stacey's perspective and seeing alll these great spots. please do Bed Stuy sometime ! would love that

@clauauaudia 3 жыл бұрын

Hi from Jalisco, México! 🇲🇽 Love the representation 🥰 she is awsome and knew so much!

@ClaireBurgi 3 жыл бұрын

My neighborhood! ❤️ A lot of people sleep on Queens when they come to visit NYC, but Queens is the best! Astoria, Forest Hills, and Flushing would also be excellent places to visit!!

@PattyLongLegs_ 3 жыл бұрын

Already my favorite series on KZfaq and it’s only episode 2 🕺🏼

@arireb 3 жыл бұрын

Ok so like I learned so much more from this one vid than any history class

@aylencarolinabramajo867 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for giving us a look into diversity, it's beautiful!

@SivanIlan 3 жыл бұрын

Your creative vision really shines through this series and the vids keep getting better! Would love it if you had captions/text overlays for the dif locations and when wearing masks and talking (it’s a bit muffled). Can’t wait for the next episode in the series!!! xo

@melissacho 3 жыл бұрын

KZfaq: how much b-roll would you like to ha-- Elena: yes Another spectacularly researched and produced mini travel doc, bravo!

@karapeak8176 3 жыл бұрын

This was so amazing! I'm not sure if I'll be able to move to New York or not just yet, but one of the neighborhoods I've looked at is Jackson Heights and this video made it seem like I was visiting in person. Love this series, Elena!

@martinatejas7704 3 жыл бұрын

I love these types of videos! Keep this way, you’re great

@itsRonDavis 3 жыл бұрын

32 seconds since posted?! I feel like a real fan 😆. Like the beyond your block approach.

@pennycasson6687 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Elena, you are the coolest person ever (I literally want to be you when I'm older). I'm 18 and from Australia and am about the leave home for university. Can you please do a video on moving away and creating a lifestyle in a new environment. xxx

@tammyriot777 3 жыл бұрын

Wishing you even more success and recognition, Elena! Your content is such good quality. 🥺💯✨💖

@carminatv8827 3 жыл бұрын

Stacey is such a great guide!

@melissario6096 3 жыл бұрын

I recently moved from Jackson Heights to another state and this really made me shed a tear. I miss home!

@kathycook7672 3 жыл бұрын

Missing NYC thanks for your videos .❤️❤️❤️🇨🇦

@kcwestfall 3 жыл бұрын

😳 I used to live in Jackson Height twenty eight years ago. You brought back good memories. La Uruguayan Bakery is still the best. TFS

@jamieandrews9919 3 жыл бұрын

Stacey did an amazing job!

@jillianwybenga7240 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Elena! Loved this video and series-- would you mind sharing if you, Stacey and your cameraperson tested negative for covid before filming together with masks off? I so appreciate you wearing masks as you explore Jackson Heights and enter places of business, but seeing you and Stacey speaking together at close range with masks off is triggering my covid-anxiety.

@heyrhi 3 жыл бұрын

Your editing is SO GOOD! 👌🏻🔥 also, this video definitely made me miss NYC (and travel in general lol) 😭🥺

@annaymous 3 жыл бұрын

I LOVE THESE VIDEOS! NYC is so richly diverse and i love how you celebrate that.

@greenmachine5600 2 жыл бұрын

It really is.

@Sydneyrella 3 жыл бұрын

Your love for all of NYC really shows through this series, thank you for this ❤️

@melissadelatorre8050 3 жыл бұрын

Elena, maybe you can highlight a non-profit that caters to the issues faced in the communities you’re highlighting.

@aviaviles1019 3 жыл бұрын

We have a lot of non profits here. Chhaya CDC - advocates for tenant rights of south asian communities DRUM - advocates for immigrant rights of Desi community NICE - advocates for immigrant worker rights of Latinx community AAFE - advocates for immigrant rights of Chinese community Voces Latina - advocates for the rights of survivors of domestic violence SVP - advocates for the rights of street vendors Colectivo Intercultural Transgrediondo - advocates for the rights of Latinx trans community There's so many more in our neighborhood I couldn't possibly list them all here. But I encourage you to check the above mentioned.

@lunabombay 3 жыл бұрын

My Hometown thanks for sharing =)

@alexandravita9944 3 жыл бұрын

Really love this serie, looking forward new episodes soon

@crystalcosmicreads 2 жыл бұрын

I was born in Brooklyn then moved to the Bushwick/Ridgewood area in Brooklyn/Queens and lived there until the age of 10 then moved out of state. I would love for you to explore that area. I'm Puerto Rican and African American (biracial) and am proud of where I'm from. My grandmother and mom immigrated to Brooklyn from PR and my paternal grandparents moved to Brooklyn from the south as well. I've always loved the area I was born and raised at and would love other people to explore it too!

@julies498 3 жыл бұрын

Keep up with these awesome videos I love New York series so different from here in California. Girl you make it seem like if I was in New York so cool with the diversity and culture. Hopefully one day I get to visit and experience New York!

@victoriamayrose5219 3 жыл бұрын

stacey is gorgeous in every sense of the word

@serenalewis101 3 жыл бұрын

I love just food . Great video!

@hellokaitlinn 3 жыл бұрын

I love the stories that these videos tell. I’m not able to explore in the city like I would before COVID, so these videos make me feel like I’m there 💕

@annishaborah299 3 жыл бұрын

really love this concept and truly love learning about all these different neighborhoods! it's so painful to watch you eat all those treats and not be able to try them!

@shrutibakshi2857 3 жыл бұрын

Love this take on NYC. Seen many best and top 10s and must haves... But exploring with a local is a great fresh take! I am in love with this city and want to travel there once! I am indian so maybe a local indian episode is in the near future?? 😁

@Milamusic1 3 жыл бұрын

I LOVE the history part!!!!! keep this series coming pleaseeee

@sabela.vazquez 3 жыл бұрын

Elena, this was so so so good. Thank you for making these and allowing us to travel, learn and explore through a screen, specially during times like these!

@sabela.vazquez 3 жыл бұрын

And also thank you to the amazing guide! Soooo inspiring!!!!

@klaudiamegger1914 3 жыл бұрын

wow, I love this videos! I'm dreaming of going to NY one day and after your vlogs I want even more if it possible! Also, the editing and shots are INCREDIBLE!! love, from Poland

@yolandaramos1737 3 жыл бұрын

If you visit Jackson heights be respectful. Do not treat our neighborhood like it’s the city or your home if you come from the city. These are homes to many minority groups. We do not want gentrification in our community. Many people from the city come and simply don’t respect. This is a place of culture and many languages. Don’t expect people to speak English just for you. Don’t call the cops on street/subway vendors. Don’t bother or harass kids/teens that have lived here their whole lives. And don’t move in this neighborhood if you can’t handle different races cultures and ways of life.