How is New York Now in March 2021? | Current Life In NY Situation Report by Black In The Core [4k Video]
Analysis of the Current Situation in New York City
How the virus took so much away but when New York reopens it will be better than ever!
Challenges of getting around town:
The New York Subway system is known to be an important part of the city and helps keep it functional. With one-price tickets for all destinations and a well-connected railway line, it’s the most preferred form of public transport in the crowded city. However, with the pandemic, fewer people are using the train system. This has led to the subway, which used to run 24 hours a day, to see lower numbers of people using it for fear of infection.
Some people aren’t even bothering to follow protocol when it comes to safety and aren’t willing to wear the mask to protect themselves and others. Apart from this, crime has increased in the subway stations, and fewer people means fewer chances of someone intervening in case of trouble.
Some of the other methods of public transport that people are using are – Taxis, buses, city bikes, electric scooters, and rollerblades (you can get some exercise and travel faster as well).
Challenges of eating out and grocery shopping:
Eating out has always been a huge part of the NYC lifestyle because most people don’t want to bother with cooking after working the whole day. Having late-night delivery services, a large number of cuisines, and restaurants means that it’s always been easier to eat out than to cook at home.
The pandemic guidelines state that restaurants have to close by 10 pm, and indoor dining capacity has been kept at 25-50% max. capacity. Bars are completely closed, and a growing number of New Yorkers are eating at home and cooking their own meals.
However, getting groceries is challenging because most New Yorkers don’t own cars due to the ease of public transport. This means having to carry all the groceries back either on foot or via public transit systems, which is difficult in itself. Also, groceries in New York are expensive due to the high cost of living and higher rent.
Shops and Services:
Shops are open but are suffering due to a lack of foot traffic. The commuters who used to shop in the city haven’t returned yet, and a lot of shops have had to close down permanently due to a lack of business. Many people are staying in their own neighborhoods and shopping for only essential items, instead of traveling to Manhattan. Additionally, non- residential neighborhoods have fewer visitors.
Large public events being scaled back or canceled until further notice:
A large part of the appeal of living in NYC is the huge number of diverse public events that celebrate different ethnicities and occasions. These gatherings (especially parades) that used to bring people together are now being canceled for safety reasons.
Nightlife:
An important part of the nightlife/entertainment scene such as Broadway Theater has been completely shut down for almost a year. However, on a positive note, having fewer tourists means that people can enjoy the usually overly crowded tourist attractions such as Times Square, The Statue of Liberty, The Met Cloisters, etc. peacefully, without worrying about the crowds.
Nightlife has been affected majorly, with The City That Never Sleeps now hauntingly quiet at night. Bars, dance clubs, comedy clubs, live music venues, and late-night dining are all closed. This has caused many people to lose their jobs, as the nightlife industry was a big employer.
Why Stay?
NYC is a vibrant city and New Yorkers love living here. When the pandemic is over, the city is going to bounce back stronger than ever, and so it’s better to stay till the crisis passes!
Timestamps:
00:10 – Central Synagogue
00:23 – NYC Subway Map
00:34 – NYC Subway Passages / Union Square Station
01:45 – Bow Bridge, Central Park
01:50 – La Grande Boucherie
02:19 – Rockefeller Center
02:37 – Whole Foods Market at Time Warner Center
02:59 – Billionaires’ Row (57th St.)
03:27 – Time Warner Center
04:49 – Grand Central Terminal
05:00 – The Whitney Museum Entrance
05:11 – Josephine Shaw Lowell Fountain
05:16 – (Bank of America’s) Winter Village, Bryant Park
05:28 – Empire State Building (far view)
05:36 – Vanderbilt Avenue
06:11 – Radio City Music Hall
06:26 – Lexington Avenue / Hotel 57
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