Astoria, NYC: Everything You Didn't Know

Tom Delgado takes you around Astoria, Queens, New York City, and tells you the history of the neighborhood, the Steinway Piano Factory, and the immigration to the neighborhood. Tom also talks about the Greek immigration and the gentrification of the neighborhood. This is an intro, not an exhaustive history, so chill out! Shot by Eric Thirteen.

***Disclaimer: Video contains some flashing lights.***

[tomdnyc]

Thanks for watching (or coming down to the comments to post something [supportive, of course]!).

[christianmoller]

My Grandmother was born in Astoria in 1919, on Steinway Street. She lived to be 102 years old. Her Grandmother worked at the studio in Astoria during the silent movie era.

[mariazollo]

Greetings from a Greek American in Astoria! Thank you for honoring our neighborhood! Your Greek accent was spot on, by the way!!

[Gl]

When you go to New York…definitely book Tommy for a tour…so worth it…he’s definitely fun and very informative…plus, whatever place you tour, he know cool local spots to eat and drink at in whatever area you tour with him…going back to NYC next summer, will definitely hit him up..

[dariuspk]

Me and my wife are from the south and when we spent three months in NY to experience someplace new, we ended up staying in Astoria for a majority of that time after Airbnb hopping. We’re coming back again this weekend and I’m so excited to be in this neighborhood again

[MirandaVTempest]

I've had a cheerful grin on my face for 25 minutes and change and I've learned a few flings about the neighborhood I live in...TYVM. New fan!

[susanfoy]

I grew up in Astoria, NY and, by the way, my great-grandmother was aboard the General Slocum and, obviously, survived since I'm here to tell that bit of personal history! From what my friends tell me, my hometown has changed alot!! Nice video! Thanks for the memories!

[constance]

Hey Tom!!! One of your best videos. Great stories about LaGuardia airport and “the bridges”. I laughed my way through this one! Bravo!!

[seshepley]

The epic fact alert blew my mind. Great video as always Tom. Love Astoria and all that you've shared here.

[zorzetmalliagros]

From a Greek living in Astoria, thank you for coming to our neighborhood! If you had passed from my house a couple of blocks from Kauffman studios I would have treated you with Greek hospitality for some delicious Greek food!! 🥂🍾🍢🥗🧆🥘🫕 😘

[gregorycanell]

As a Greek American whose family is from Astoria I officially dub you accent as 6/10

[chriswaring]

You had me at... Trash and birds, where I belong lol

[armandobarbarek]

I love Astoria! Thanks for doing this video!

[Jcflippedboi]

My BF has lived in Astoria for 11 years and taught me a lot. Thank YOU, Tom, for filling in the gaps!!! I do love me some Astoria!!

[LuciePohl]

When Tommy D posts a new video, I feel like I’m walkin’ on sunshine…straight to Astoria!

[MichaelLoweth]

Hi, I grew up in Astoria first in Queens Bridge projects, then in the story of projects, then moved to 42nd St., just off of Stanley Street right by Kaufman Studios. There’s a bunch of stuff filmed there one of them was the wiz with Michael Jackson the other thing is there was two buildings that used to be army barracks that me and my friend used to hang out there especially in winter times, the Kaufman studios took over those Buildings most people don’t know, but there is a tunnel connecting the two buildings underneath the street from one building to the other when the cop chases us in one building, we used to go down the tunnel up to other building. Astoria Queens always be a part of me no matter where I live. I miss it so much now I’m in Wisconsin big difference. Thanks for the video. I enjoyed it very much.

[dootyminnozezelochi]

Video I've been waiting for for a loooong time!!

[buckseedamerica]

I never been to Astoria but I used to always catch the Long Island Rail Road to Penn Station back in 2000. Too much fun.

[bris]

Omg I grew up in Astoria New York! I use to go to p.s 85. My god I miss it so much. Have some amazing memories of Astoria. ❤️

[jamilasalaam]

Astoria is freaking LIFE… when I was a little girl in the 80s it was filled with so manny amazing Greeks.. my aunty married a super cool Greek .. so I’d visit on weekends !!! And then I moved there in 2012 till 2018… love love love it and miss it… …