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Native here. This is such an important and appreciated video. Newport News never gets a fair shake.

I've moved this year to Newport News and I love it here! I'm seeing a lot of comments about how horrible it is and there is nothing to do. I think this is all relative to your life's experience. I live in an area that is quiet and safe with the cutest houses and easy access to amenities. There is plenty to do here plus lots more within an hours drive. I've lived in towns as small as 200 people, as large as NYC and everything in between. This video does a great job highlighting the many different feels and areas of NN. If you like living in the midwest, small and medium towns and cities, then this probably isn't the place for you to set up roots. And that's okay!

Living in a small town has some advantages...no tunnel traffic! Great info on this area!

RUN.

Nicely done

I live in Newport news and im moving out of Newport news due to the crime rate thats gone up lately

Another great video Sam! Sorry, but I grew up with staying away from the peninsula 😆

i live in newport news too!

Best trendy, classy and family oriented people is the "Hidenwood" neighborhood. Near by Universities, restaurants, museums, and stores, however driving uphill you will be surrounded by nature, with pine trees, cripple blooming trees and flowers. Thanks awesome video!

I actually live in Huntington, WV now and love the story of Colis P.

Currently watching this from fort Eustis

thanks for the info. this is a great video!

I plan to relocate to Newport News or Hampton in about four years. I served in the military at Norfolk Naval base, returned in 1999 to work in Newport News and I lived in Hampton for 2 years. I returned to Dallas, but I miss the area, beaches, and historical sites.

Allow me to comment about the city where I grew up and have lived in for most of my life. I've worked, lived and was educated uptown, downtown and midtown. There are areas of crime from neighborhoods past Denbigh Blvd, down by Oysterpoint all the way to downtown which is equal to at least 4 of the other 7 cities. ( Va Beach, Norfolk, Portsmouth and Hampton. ) The problem with your pros and cons are .... as an agent ... you either really don't know this City or you've heard some stories. Examples of Great People, places and things not mentioned in the Southside PROS...- (King-Lincoln Park on the water I might add... quiet areas , fishing piers, Pearl Bailey, Ella Fitzgerald, Aaron Brooks, Boys and Girls Club, Doris Miller Community Center, Downing Gross, STEM and Achievable Dream Schools where many upper Newport News kids attend., Brooks Crossing Community Center., Chesapeake Avenue area, Christopher Shores where the Senator resides, Great Churches, so on and so on.... Good areas and some not so good areas are everywhere you go. One thing I can say is there are some awesome people in this city. Need more information, contact someone who knows.

Live in southside one block from the blue area on 3 sides - daytime crime is average(porch theft 2 times) but few roam at night(car glass break once) & home break in once - maybe because of homeless shelter next block - Currently have security cameras on sides of house which didn't affect porch thieves or car glass breaker = Near shipyard which is quiet between 8am & 230pm

I’m moving to the area next year and trying to decide between Williamsburg or Newport News. I like old houses and the homes in NN are very cute, and a little less expensive than Williamsburg. I’m worried about crime though and have been consulting the crime map when I browse homes online. I’m coming from Seattle and wonder how the crime rate compares. The entire area seems to have a ton of things to do and it looks like a freakin’ adult playground to me! Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown Settlement, beaches, theme park, history and art museums, lots of restaurants, huge outlet mall, beautiful parks and nature trails, easy access to two airports, summer concerts and festivals, farmers markets, upick farms, and there’s even an IKEA and Trader Joe’s! I’m so excited to move and I know I’m going to love it! 🥰

Thank you for your educational video. I was born in 1955 & grew up here but haven't seen it in 5 decades since I was shipped out overnight to Florida after staring in a play 1st year of Integration High School they had just built in Denbigh. Menchville High Monarchs!👸 I just found out that Community Leaders in Law Enforcement & Newport News Successful Attorneys were part of my story the last 50 yrs in Sarasota after all. Life, huh? Thx for the tour, you really helped me today.🙏💞

Moving to Newport News with my bestfriend! Are there more men like you around? 😂✨👏🏼

Newport News is a big neighborhood. East End--to West End. I live in NW end. Nice and quite here. Christopher Newport had a barrel at the point and collected news in that barrel from European sailors. Thus it was Newport's News.

there's more pros and cons in Newport News, the list is long and he focuses on the housing. Also didn't mention Ella Fitzgerald, Missy Elliot, Gabby Douglas.

Lots of talk about history and famous people but the only pros I heard were it’s affordable and tunnel traffic isn’t quite so bad.

From 1989 to 1994, I lived in the Denbigh section of Newport News....It was nice, clean, and had a lot of shops and restaurants. ...At this moment, I am here in a Hilton Hotel Near the Patrick Henry Airport, and a lot has changed...a lot more businesses and resturants, but the vibe isn't what it was...it seems more sterile...

How about work and live in Newport News. Been here in and off for 28 years. Not so bad. Go to the Southside every weekend or so to see friends. Love it!!

No offense but I GTFO'd from Newport News, Virginia 10 years ago. I do have happy memories from my younger days. Now I'm happily in the Midwest.

i like pungo but i wanna make sure when i drive there is no flooding affecting the roads going to north. i like lots of acreage any availlability?

Back in summer of 1980 I visited relatives in Newport News. Not only was it intensely hot, I didn't even feel safe in people's houses.

I’m out the cir right now lol and just shot a video out the G’s

There are no pros to living in Newport news lol

I am from India.Visited Newport News in early 2020 on a business trip.Loved my stay there.Food is good too.

Hey Sam, we will be moving soon there but more likely to VB could you tell us some about how dog friendly this area is and the differences for on and off season. And is there a best time for renting or is the tent pretty stable. Thank you. We love your videos.

i used to live in the dead center of the hood in va newportnews Dang this is acurate

Is Newport news a good place to have a rental properties,,? In Maryland, thinking of purchasing some rental property in Newport News or Virginia Beach. Some advice would be appreciated 👍

Sam, we don't really refer to a south side area of Newport News. We call it the east end

Hey. Thanks for the info. It was very informative. I've been looking at places out that way. I'm supposed to move out there in a couple of months. I'm looking at going to the north side, or the "everything else" section. Lol Something about your video that was very jarring was the two times where the video would be showing street views and there would be a random frame or two of your face. Just a real quick face shot and back to the street view video. Almost like you were trying to scare me. Lol

Thank you im looking to move there in a month.Great video and very informative also what map was that for crime rate ? Thanks again!!

we're moving to NN from northeast jersey. Some of the things we hope NN will have are mom N pops corner pizzeria , take-out chinese place, and a bagel place! Those are a must! Soon as hubby and i find jobs in NN, we are out of here!! Would u know how he can apply for a job at the shipyard? He's a warehouse forklift operator at a beer distributor here. Thnx!!

My dawg Maddy Paddy from out there

“We’re starting right now!” ...Starts 5 min later.

I need help and info about moving to Virginia!

What site are you getting your crime maps from?

5 years here and let me tell you that is really Ghetto. That video sounds too good compared when you live here. If you don’t work in the shipyard or Fort Eustis run from this now expensive and criminal town.

Hey Sam how is the Huntington Heights area ?

Like Newport new

Is Wickham Avenue in a good part of town? I want to buy a property there

Its a dump.

Every comment I see if from midtown an up.

Lol. We just moved from newport news. If you plan to live in the southside of newport news, you will barely get a yard. Most houses are sooo close together. People are always hanging out and walking around. It makes me nervous just driving through to get to the pier off of 16th st.

Could anyone say why the word 'news' is in the name of the city? Don't really think the "Newport" part's all that weird as we have one here in Oregon just called "Newport"

Lived in the news majority of my life.

hey folks he did give it a fiar review..i grew up here..it has its good side and bad side...and yes our one local boy done good went on to play in the nfl and stupidly gets busted for dog fighting..he said it was every where here...im 50 years old and never once have i heard of a dog fight, and yes rappers gave the nick name BAD NEWS VA but i wear that with badge of honor...yes you can come live here and grow a family the schools are good, keep in mind our mayor is a law and order man so dont be screwing around

Looking into apartments in the area. Really want to be close to people in their late 20s and 30s. I'll be working by CNU and am looking at Palmer area. Also are there possibilities in northern norfolk within a 30 minute drive of CNU or is the traffic by the tunnels too varied?

Please save your sanity and never move here ever 😭 im moving out of this hell hole soon i suggest you do the same.

Dnt forget you have to pay ez pass for crossing the tunnel

I am a naturalized Cuban and I am thinking of buying a house in Newport News or Charlottesville. In this area I have nearby beaches, good parks, I just don't like military bases. In case of an international war this area can be bombed.

Damn..

Newport News is not a good place to raise a family. The crime most of the way down Jefferson is bad. Pockets of Warwick Blvd are bad also. There are so many areas of this city where you should watch your back. It is progressively getting worse as well. There are a couple nice parks, the very northern part of Newport News still has some decent areas. Hampton is getting worse much more rapidly but no one wanting a quiet life should move to these two cities period.

I love this town ❤️ @badnewsaintsobad

@13:00 some people will say "that's really cool I love Newport News... others will say "ummmph" 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

Just don’t live in downtown or some parts of Denbigh and you’re fine

Virginia is just old, i.e., The Old Dominion.

The traffic can be ragged and a real pain but some of the folks who are from places like California laugh at us because this is nothing for them same with folk from DC

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Where would you buy an investment property in Virginia?

e-mail sent, Sam. Maybe you can help me maybe you can't. I'm really hoping for the former

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Oh, Sam, Sam, Sam. I know there's stuff you can't, or shouldn't, say. I've lived on the Peninsula my entire life and if I had money, even a lot of money, I would NOT choose to live in Newport News. Like you said about Portsmouth, Newport News is a city where desirable areas and more difficult ones are separated by mere blocks. Crime maps show the concentration of crime but not the crime "sprawl." And if you live in one of the most elite areas (north of CNU on Warwick Blvd, turn left, go to the river) when you leave your neighborhood, you are faced with some of the most mind-numbing suburban sprawl you can imagine. (Hampton, where I live, is no better, btw) While not VB caliber, traffic going anywhere midtown is just awful. You did mention some wonderful oases - Mariner's Museum, and the park surrounding it, are spectacular. The Virginia Living Museum is great. And then there's .... nope, that's it. ;) OK, Newport News Park is good. City Center is OK for a couple of the restaurants, a nice movie theater, and lovely fountain. City Center is not a shopping destination. Period. On the other hand - MIDTOWN EATS!!!! I haven't been in a couple years, which is crazy, since it's one of my all time favorite eateries. Diner style setting with food prepared by a true chef. I would have recommended it to you if I had remembered it. Your comments about traveling by the bridge-tunnels - sometimes a breeze, sometimes turn off your car, it's going to be a while. But on the average they are a bloody nightmare. If you have an appointment on the other side of the water that you must be on time for, you leave an extra hour of travel time, just in case. And "just in case" means pretty frequently. I know I don't normally sound so negative, maybe it's a bad day. Maybe familiarity has bred contempt. I hope not. But some home buyer seeing this just "asked a neighbor." Btw, the locals don't say the second "w" in Warwick. We sat war'ick, or, lazily, even wark. LOL (sorry for the lengthy post)

NN is 🗑️

Hello, how about girls, where you meet girls in local bars ?

Krypton;)}:‑)

I used to live there. Ghetto is the word your looking for. Even the NFL and NBA stars from Newport News you mentioned are criminals. 🤣😂😂 He's trying his hardest not to say you'll get shot or robbed.🤣😂😂

Ima give y’all a secret,the house is very cheap,so buy u a house and in a couple year the price goin to be crazy.Donald trump brought downtown because it’s by the water and he about to turn it into a casino

What is the demographic of crime. I mean it HAS to be the cops fault. I need an answer. And plz live there

I would not brag about Michael Vick.

south side is poor and crime ridden

Did I just get doxxed

Need better sound...

I grew up in NN and now live in Colorado. You glossed over the Denbigh/Ft Eustis area and its' decline. Back in the 80s and 90s NN decided to move a lot of the section 8 and low income housing to Denbigh (Specifically Courthouse Green area). The Warwick Blvd Corridor from Oyster point rd to James City county has SIGNIFICANTLY declined in those years. What most natives would call "Midtown" (Hidienwood, Shore Park, Hilton, City Center) are the "Nicer" areas. But, Despite having one of the thriving malls and some decent retail surrounding it, it's kind of turned into a ghosttown outside those areas. One need only look at the lack of national chains and the abundance of Payday Loan, Check Cashing and Car Title Loan spots to see. The closed businesses that used to only plague downtown have gotten MUCH worse city wide. Vacant stores and restaurants reveal the truth of the median incomes in the area. Stoneybrook, Beechmont and areas west of Denbigh Blvd have become run down and crime/low income neighborhoods. You did show any of this.

Roll up my windows and don’t stop at night. Bad place to live.

I live in the southern area of NN, it's soul crushing lol. Me and my coworkers refer to it as Satan's Asscrack, there's nothing to do there, very lonely, very crummy, very crimey. Makes me wish to die some days haha The homeless shamble the street, no pretty women, it's only worth living in for shipyard work. That's the only pro.

The demographics of this city is ALL you need to know. Hard pass.