Local Comedian Tries To Clean a Dirty New York City Subway Platform by Hand, Again

Comedian and Gothamist video editor/producer Jeff Seal recently went out to the Brooklyn High Street station in Brooklyn Heights, again, to see if he could actually clean the dirty, grimy subway platform using household cleaning products and a bit of elbow grease. Check it out!

In early February, we ventured out to see if we could clean a small section of a subway platform in a way that, at the very least, left us with a satisfying before & after image. Not fully satisfied, however, filmmaker Jeff Seal set out on an even bigger cleaning project, returning to the High Street station in Brooklyn in a Hazmat suit, and testing out several other products.

Check out the accompanying article to read more about what transpired.

[WATCH] Which Bagel and Lox Spot is the Best in New York City?

After taking a short poll with friends and fans, Food Insider producer/host Aly Weisman and her brother went to their picks for the top four bagel and lox joints in New York City to see which one ruled supreme. They visited Russ & Daughters, Tompkins Square Bagels, Ess-a-Bagel, and Absolute Bagels. Check out their findings in this review video.

Sibling duo Aly and Charlie Weisman visit four of New York City’s top-ranked bagel shops to find the best bagel and lox sandwich in the city. The restaurants included are Russ & Daughters, Tompkins Square Bagel, Ess-a-Bagel, and Absolute Bagels. After seeing how they’re made and eating each one, Aly and Charlie announce their pick for NYC’s best bagel and lox.

Discover New and Interesting Things to Do in NYC This Spring With NYCgo's Spring Guide

NYCgo Spring Guide
NYCgo Spring Guide
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Spring in New York City brings warmer temperatures, the start of baseball season in the Bronx and Queens and a palpable sense of optimism on the streets and sidewalks as residents shed their winter coats. It’s your chance to admire cherry blossoms at botanic gardens, take nature-filled walks in Central Park and Prospect Park and—like a true New Yorker—enjoy a long, lazy brunch at an outdoor table.

Spring officially starts in just 9 days, on March 20th. Discover new and interesting things to do in New York City in the upcoming season with NYCgo's Spring Guide.