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This is the New York that people love and will miss.

What I found sad was when the pizza guys said there used to be kids all over the place playing outside but now they’re just stuck inside on phones and playing video games. Technology has really taken away a lot of the human factor and community, where once people relied on each other for support, good times and good conversation.

I came from an Irish American family from the Boston area. I grew up going to a local Italian pizza shop almost every day. Me and my friends would get home from school, pool our money, and go get a slice and a drink. The owner and employees would play cards with us if it was slow, sometimes slide us a free slice here and there, and talk with us. When I got my driver's license, they offered me a delivery job because they'd known me for years. Worked there on and off for 4 years. It's hard to explain the community and culture of a place like that to young kids today. It was nothing like working at a chain. They were like family, not just employers. They were tough on us, but taught us respect and how to have a good work ethic. Good times.

When I turn on political news, it makes me lose faith in humanity. When I tune to Peter Santenello, I see the beauty in humanity.

There is no more family, community, or respect in today’s world. Too many fatherless kids too much selfishness, and too much laziness. Today’s world wants you to think fathers and family are not important. But we will all see the decline in society continue because of this.

My grandfather was a fire fighter in woodlawn back in the 30s and 40s. Ladder co, 32. After my grandmother came to identity his body the 2nd time, yes 2nd time, and he woke up in the morge (for the 2nd time!) My grandmother yelled! Thats it! You're retiring and we're moving to Florida. I grew up in Florida hearing bronx accents from my uncles, mother, and grand parents. I love it, makes my heart feel warm when i hear the accents from new york.

I grew up in the southern U.S. (north Florida). These types of videos are extremely interesting to me because they’re so different than growing up in the country…. NYC is so cultural, densely populated with much more diverse. In the south you’re basically white or black and live spread out. You drive everywhere.

It’s good to see an old fella talking facts bout people from America saying they’re Italian, they’re Spanish, they’re Scottish, Welsh, Irish - you’re not. You have to live there or grow up there - you can be Anglo-American, Welsh-American, but that is fundamentally different from Welsh. You’re diaspora, you aren’t socialised within Welsh society and, outside of very limited circumstances like first gen overseas, or extremely traditional overseas Welsh communities, you’re just not Welsh. Even overseas Welsh communities don’t really see themselves as the same as us. Our differences are our strength.

As someone whose grandparents owned a small deli in Bensonhurst in the 60's, I can tell you that Rich's "memory" of the Italian Mafia differs greatly from those who were subject to its thuggery.

A Bronx tale. Such a Great movie.

Must have been cool, meeting a guy with the same heritage. I grew up with a lot of friends with Italian ancestry. I’m from Welsh, Irish, Scottish and German. I’m from Manchester and my family came to Liverpool when they first came to England. They came here as well as the States. No one feeds you like my Italian friends. We’re all one big family, all over the globe.

Real people. Real history. Real families and real respect.

I agree with Rich about the loud music, it's disrespectful. It's like invading someone's audio space or mental space. Someone on that block has a headache, or maybe an older person is ill and they don't want to hear party beats blasting in their ears.

I wish this country went back to “communities” I’m in my late 20’s and man even at my young age I don’t see “communities” anymore. Man I remember playing outside with the neighborhood kids in the Los Angeles area and my grandma whistling for me to come in for dinner. This video reminded me of my childhood. I wish social media did not exist, it’s ruining a lot of kids lives and making them anti social.

Italian pride, culture, values, all true! My mother was first generation American, her parents were from Sicily, so that makes me a proud Sicilian American. So much of the old ways are going away, sadly. Our "Little Italy" was in Detroit, and I miss it so much! The bread is the best! Lol! 🇮🇲 🇺🇲🇮🇹❤️

A real authentic New Yorker. Such a rare treat to see such a person.

Italian-Americans are such a Blessing to this nation of ours.

We called Sundays “Shouting Sundays “. It seemed there was always shouting, arguments or crying, Sundays were never lacking drama.

Crazy how things have changed over the last four to five decades. Back then family culture was strong. Neighbors were like second family. Rich is proud of his culture, love seeing that

the best community and fun to hang out in new york 🇮🇹

Wow this was incredible. A completely different generation. I loved the fact they spoke of community something my and many younger generations won’t experience.

“We might not have money, but we have everything..” One of the most profound, true statements I’ve ever heard. I’m glad that I’m old enough to know what these guys were talking about with the playing ball after school, dinner time same time everyday but Sunday. It was better back then. This new generation is 100% missing out. Thanks for taking me back to my childhood. Great video!

I grew up near Arthur Ave and yeah the “numbers” game was a big thing we Puerto Rican’s called it “Bolita”. I grew up their in the 70’s so it pretty violent in my day.

Thanks! for Sharing these things about Italian Culture. These people and things, ARE VERY IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER. ❤️ LOVE, ALICE

Rich is such a wealth of knowledge. You often don't see the level of community in modern times compared to before. Also, I still have to try that calzone!

You should interview my mother. She’s 85 and was born and raised in Chelsea in a railroad flat with a shared toilet in the hallway and a “Tub” in the kitchen. The neighborhood was predominantly Irish longshoremen but is now Uber trendy with the high line. If you’ve ever seen On the Waterfront with Marlon Brando it was very much like that.

The East End of London has so many similarities with this area and era. Bethnal Green , Bow and Stepney in London was exactly the same. I feel very honoured to have been brought up in that time in that area with those morals. At the same time I'm incredibly sad how it has changed .The community worked so well, almost too well which is why it was broken up. It wasn't perfect but it worked. Gentrification has a lot to answer for. I feel that we need to capture as much info of these times before they are permanently lost forever. I love New York. Great upload!

Love the videos Peter, I’ve learned a lot about other cultures that I wouldn’t normally know about!! I really appreciate what you do…. Hope you have an EPIC Labor Day!

My Dad was an old New Yorker. Hailed from the Bronx. He passed last year and this made me feel at home. Thank you for sharing this Peter. Always love this kind of content. This generation is almost gone. Covid took so many of these guys. Love seeing that some are still around.

You probably made this mans day going around and talking with him. That’s pretty cool

Hi Peter, what a great find! I first stumbled upon your Appalachian video by chance. Such an interesting collection of backgrounds and people. You have a very natural way just letting people tell their stories. No pizzazz, no fuss , just fascinating snippets of America. These should be introduced into the curriculum to give younger generations a taste of where they live, without prejudice. Genuine people living their lives. Terrific discovery. Fair play to you :))

It was so touching listening to Rich and his friends. I didn’t grow up in New York but I can relate to a lot of things they said. Especially when they talked about no discipline anymore. I’m about the same age as these guys and they are so right. Kids do what they want nowadays. I long for the good old days

Gentrification, mass materialism, and the internet create the modern urban dystopian nightmare

These are true salt of earth people. Pure respect. Guy at the end delivering the pizza. Gold

rich seems like one of the coolest guys...just a great guy to talk about the past with...Pete as always , stellar work

My dad immigrated from a small catholic village in south Lebanon in the early 70s and he describes his childhood much like how Rich did in this video. He tells me stories about when he first came to NYC and how he made many Italian friends because of the shared cultural and religious values. We love stopping by Arthur Ave. and getting cannolis from Gino's. This video made me extremely nostalgic haha.

I miss the good old days. I’m 61 and grew up in a community in Seattle just like he’s talking about. Now just gangs, homelessness and drugs. Loved this episode and these Italian men.

PETER Binging on ur NY vlogs that I missed. Loving it.

He’s right about everyone looking out for each other in your own neighborhood. It’s definitely not like that now. Everyone is just a stranger to you in your own neighborhood. Bunch of small town people moving in.

Peter, I've said it before and I will say it again; You are the ultimate people person. Keep doing what you are doing!

Best video. Tells us what is missing in today's society. FAMILY AND COMMUNITY. I'm not Italian but growing up all my girlfriends were Italian. I learned so much from these families and have taken on their traditions and values. I'm half Serbian and they also have the same value system. If my Aunts and Uncles were bad my grandfather took a switch of a tree and if he caught them they would get it. Its so sad today. Most people, not all, do not no how to work hard and wait for things. We can't go back to those days but if we could bring forward some of these values apply them today the US and Canada would move forward into a more positive future.

“We don’t give up, we fight for our values, we believe in our culture…” Live like this.

please do another one of these with rich, loved the vibe and everything about it.

I am a proud Italian Brazilian! ❤️🇮🇹

With all respect to Mr. Mancuso and the Italian American community, I have to say something which may be unpopular. The Mafia was an issue back in NYC and other places and quite frankly I'm glad I didn't grow up in Sicilian American culture as a Sicilian American. A lot of them are close minded and a judgmental. Because I wasn't raised in the culture they used to say I wasn't one of them. My parents also didn't grow up in a big city either. Times change, people change. Family culture changes. They're used to the way things used to be which is understood. All of the NYC natives I know said the mafia was a problem back then. I loved the video and what the gentlemen were talking about. I just have a different opinion of things but I respect their wisdom and experience. I love Peter's channel also as they don't make them like him anymore!

Great episode, Peter! I grew up in Renton, WA in the 1950s & 60s. It was predominantly Italian and the guys you're talking to this day remind me so much of growing up.

Love this, brings back so many beautiful memories. Grandmother lived there, spent every Sunday & Holidays with family. In 60’s neighborhood was safe, a woman could walk safely at night. I was fortunate to have these memories.

It's sad to think that once these guys are gone those neighborhood restaurants and delis will be no more. He's right, nobody wants to do that type of work anymore. Big box stores and chain restaurants will replace them.

Boy can I relate. Growing up with 15 kids, all in the same neighborhood, playing sports in the street until dark. What great memories!

This took me right back Peter, A pleasure to watch. 🇮🇹

This was so incredibly enjoyable to watch! Please interview more of their generation and older. We need to hear about it. Cherish it. And maybe, some of us, bring it back. And they were right. We need discipline, tradition and respect again. Thank you for making this video.

He nailed it with the mom and dad part. I firmly believe that's 80% of all these American problems.

I loved our early Sunday afternoon dinners at my grandmas house. Just engorge ourselves with carefully rolled anti-pasta (provolone, cappicola, salami, with roasted red peppers, tomatoes and olives drizzled in olive oil) pasta, meatballs, sausage, bracciole and wine for the main course and for dessert, pig out on pie, fruits, nuts. After we were done eating, we'd all basically just pass out on the couch from eating too much. Great memories. Miss you, grandma.

Your videos are honest and straight to the point...no matter the setting.👌

My mother grew up in the Bronx near Morris Park. She said kids would pack a lunch and walk to the "creek" which was off the highway near the Whitestone Bridge. There was also a drive-in theater. The "creek" is so polluted now...

Watched this all the way in Poland. Such a fantastic tour of the Bronx with an old school gentlemen. Man, those were the days, when right was right and wrong was wrong. Really enjoyed it, Peter.

My father is 1st generation American, and my mother is 2nd gen American. I was fortunate to grow up with my grandparents and even a great grandmother. Growing up Italian in Brooklyn is something I absolutely cherish and wouldn’t trade it in for anything else that could possibly be.

I like that old timer, he is real old school. You can tell he misses the past and I’m sure he wish it was the same but unfortunately things change and we have to move along with the times. Salute Peter Santenello, keep em” coming!! ✊🏼😎

Thanks again Peter for posting this!

Thank you Peter for learning about this forgotten culture of Italian Americans. I lived it myself and everything Rich said is true. I can't wait for the next episode!

I love the different views of generations compared to today. Definitely seem more community back then, now people are too busy or into their own world trying to get ahead

Peter very warm and educational video about la familia , friendship and culture honor and respect on the people of our community save our American we need you, God bless you.

Great great video! Awesome storytelling! Keep it going!

That wasn’t Mexican music , and you just don’t understand that Hispanics Puerto Rican’s / Dominicans / Cubans even Mexicans are happy people that love music and love to have loud music . That is not disrespectful at all . You can say that you don’t like it that’s your opinion but it’s not the truth . You got to understand that times change , when Italians first came here there was a large group of people that didn’t want you guys here either . The problem today is that we are used to pointing fingers instead of actually doing something to make the community better .

Loved the two brothers. As a Frenchman that moved to the USA, watching and hearing those two Italian-American brothers remind me so much of France and my fellow Frenchmen. Similar physical traits, facial expressions, values, and culture. New York City has that rich European heritage that I miss here in the Midwest. I would love to visit those neighborhoods and meet their locals one day.

Thank you Peter , I live in Europe these days but my kids were born in NY , great video thank you so much like Mr Mancuso said , ya can't erase good memories ❤

Peter, please do more videos with Rich. I love listening to guys from his generation. I could listen to him tell stories all day.

I love the old-school NY Italians. They always have the best stories!

As an italian watching tales of my fellow countrymen from the other side of the ocean is always interesting

That's is a good ole slice of Americana history from a bygone era that will forever remain part of the country's heritage. That was a great homage to the Italians who have come and passed through the quaint neighborhoods of the mob/mafia times. Keep up the great work.

This is awesome to see. Coming from Texas I get a different view of New York on the news as just gangs and liberals. Refreshing to see there’s still some of that New York Italian culture I wanted to experience as a kid.

so we'll done Peter. Rich Mancuso took viewers on a sentimental journey. Great insight of then & now. Bravo!

Love this guy! He is right! I didn’t live his same experience as far as an Italian American from NY. I’m Puerto Rican from New Jersry but what he said about the family values is right on with all cultures! Great Content!

It’s the same across the world. I taught my grandson how to make and fly a kite and we got looked at like a pair of freaks on the beach flying that. But he was proud. He made it. And it will get passed on. Do stuff! Don’t watch other people do stuff!,

I seen a couple of your videos Pete very good keep up the good work my friend 👍🏻✨

This was great and brings me back a bit to when I was at Fordham down the street. Thanks for that.

I really felt it when he went on the rant against loud music on the street, that shit pisses me off

My great grandmother came over from Italy and lived on Mulberry. I was born and raised in Hoboken, NJ; it was mostly Italian. It was all about family!

Nothing like the old Italian community! Great watching this and brought back many memories of Bensonhurst Brooklyn from the past.

I enjoyed so much your interview with Rich Mancuso I love old school neighborhoods. I am from Chicago and I grew up in the fifties and the sixties I can relate to his stories. Thank you I admire Rich for allowing us to see the history of the Bronx. I admire you for doing this. I grew up here in Chicago and I lived here for 65 years. I want to visit New York city I want to go to the Bronx and see little Italy. I can see that it is more authentic that is why I will visit when I can go to NYC. I didn't know that the Bronx story was filmed in Brooklyn. Why? I don't understand this at all if it is about the Bronx. I saw the movie alot and I love it. Thank you again and Rich Mancuso is an amazing person. Kudos

1:58 - Brings back memories. I lived on Arthur Ave and 186th Street from 1990 to 1996. It was definitely a cultural mix. The people I knew, and worked with as a volunteer, were predominantly Italian-American locals that Rich Mancuso speaks of. I sensed a shift in the early 90's of Italians leaving, and a larger presence of Albanians to the community - there is history of Italy and Albania. Lived there when The Bronx Tale was made. There was a guy called Eddie Mush who basically played himself in the movie. 3:44 - FBI designated Belmont (Little Italy in Bronx) as the safest neighborhood in NYC. I remember, when Rudy was running for Mayor in early 90's he said that to me. I had to correct him, and then mentioned what we were doing as volunteers - Fordham/Belmont Safety Patrol. We were basically the Eyes and Ears of the 48th Police Precinct, and patrolled the neighborhoods (in my 1985 Red Nissan Sentra - stick shift - with CB radios). We ended up getting funding and more advanced equipment, but it was our way of doing something and making a presence in our community. There was a statistical drop in crime and a partnership with local police established. For the most part, the issues were low-level addicts that roamed the neighborhood panhandling - this had a negative effect on tourists visiting the neighborhoods and restaurants at night. One time a prostitute came up to my car and asked me if I was interested - I rolled down my window and asked, "What part of this magnetic sign don't you understand?" My PSA is to figure out what's needed where you live, and then form a group to do something about it. 4:25 - What Mancuso is talking about we basically had in early 90's - COPS (Community Policing), where we had a small number of cops that specifically worked our neighborhood. I think it worked well. I sensed that there were still remnants of local Mafia running the place, but it was never overt. Several times we invited the local cops up to our safety patrol office to discuss what was happening. My takeaway was that the cops were limited by having to actually see something criminal happening. What we were doing was keeping close local track of trends and changes happening with various people/groups coming and going. It requires a multi-pronged effort to create change. 5:06 - He's absolutely right there. I remember cases where some local issues (typically drug-related) happened and people were given assistance they needed or treatment programs and oftentimes had to pay it back by working in a restaurant's kitchen. It all worked out. Mancuso would know who I worked closely with as a volunteer - Florence Petronio 5:41 - That's all I heard, and I didn't see any of it, though. 6:08 - Pastry shops. The smell of fresh baked bread in early hours of the morning. Cannoli's. Meatballs. It was freakin' awesome!!! Across the street from me was an open market - 17:24 - (groceries) and they always threw in something extra for me as a surprise. I gained many pounds.... 9:24 - He's basically talking about community in an analog fashion. I see his point. Because nowadays a lot of social interactions are technology-based, we can miss the actual stuff right in front of us. That addict I mentioned early with the pan-handling - he was sent to prison for several months; came out clean; I had no idea he spoke fluent English; I tried to get him into our Safety Patrol; the next day he was hooked again because a dealer got to him. My point is that connecting with people on the ground, and knowing their story, creates for the sense of community that Mancuso is talking about. 14:33 - Surreal -- My old front door. Bottom line - after I left in 1996, the concept of creating a community still is possible - "Neighbor helping Neighbor", which was part of our CERT program. Good memories from Belmont - Little Italy in the Bronx.

I grew up in The Bronx in the 50's and 60's . Used to go to Arthur Avenue all the time with my parents and my grandmother. The Madonna Bakery the cheese store fresh ricotta and mozzarella. Nonna bought me Italian records. The Market with all the different shops. Nonna gave me pennies for the machine. She bought fresh spices for her cookies. We got the best pizza. Holidays were fabulous feasts. Nonna and mom cooked and my Aunt Rose and Nonna baked. But Hey It's just another Bronx Tale.

Enjoyed this episode a lot!!

This takes me down memory lane to when I was a kid. My mom is from Staten Island, and dad is from Brooklyn. Both from italian families. Seeing this stuff reminded me to walking around brooklyn, seeing mostly italians. Now its all different. Many moved to New Jersey, followed by a move down south (like me). Italian culture had its time years back and sadly it is slowly fading away from the family style. Great video!!

That is really old-school and traditional for someone to deliver pizza like that my hat is off to him I wish it was still like that. It’s a true community.

Omg!!! I LOVED this so much! Can‘t wait for the next episode. This is simply amazing! Thanks for sharing!! 🙏🙏

Very nice to hear the elders talk it’s something I enjoy doing.

Bensonhurst, Brooklyn was the same in the 60s and 70s where I grew up. It wasn’t perfect, but it was family.

You never saw A Bronx Tale? Rich almost walked away when you said that. Come on man.

This guy should do guided history tours of the area, he’s has a lot of knowledge and he’s very entertaining.

great video ,,i grew up in brooklyn we had the same thing as the bronx ,,,the 1970 and 1980s was the best time for me growing up

Wow really like this video very good job. My family and I used to live on Arthur Ave my uncle is actually one of their pastry chefs at artusso. He's been working there doing that since I could remember. I remember he used to always come home with the Italian pastries in the white box and the white and red string tying it. But as was said the neighborhood had gotten really bad which is why we moved Upstate when I was younger.

Peter, you're doing an amazing job! Keep up the great work. Loved this one.

Man i love this! Keep it up Peter. Reminds me of my parents who keep talking about when they grew up in the village back in Bosnia in the 70s, saying how beautiful life was back then & how everyone looked after one another.

I love this, well done!!!

WOW. What a great video.. I'm a mafia historian junkie so I appreciate d this big time, and he spoke on some many references I researched.

Love your videos, always learning something new.

I was just in New York and everyone told me the real Little Italy is in the BX….not the one downtown…i went there my last day and had some amazing food….

Very Sweet! So much warmth, security, safety… The good ol days. My life was similar. I’m from Manhattan Beach California. 🌴 At one time a small beach town… playing in the streets, neighbors watching out for others children, no locked doors.. and the 5:00 WISTLE TIME FOR DINNER. Yes, we got the belt too…. 😱