Public Opinion

What's Under the Street in NYC?

Jan 11, 2026

This fall, the Department of Design and Construction (DDC) invited us to visit one of their work sites in lower Manhattan. They took us into a massive hole that disrupted a busy intersection downtown and pointed out the different pipes, sewers, and cables that are usually buried below the surface of the road. More than anything, visiting this construction site and hearing from the folks at the DDC helped us appreciate just how MUCH is stuffed under the streets of New York City. Please leave a comment if you like the video, it really helps! Watch more of our videos about NYC: https://youtu.be/UW8Efc0vj1w https://youtu.be/19wKBDhLRqA https://youtu.be/y1NSY8GGOtQ https://youtu.be/ZI4jRf93Wi0 The Team: Jack Coyne, Kieran Coyne, Henry Kornaros, Alex Fabry, Ellen Schoenfeld, Sarah Mann, Ellie Aslanian, Haley Sobel, Ryan Dirgins, Noah John, Lauren Kennedy Original Score by Kieran Coyne

Can You Swim In NYC's Rivers?

Oct 12, 2025

I grew up in New York City and for my entire life, I was warned that swimming in the East River is a dangerous and bad idea. But recently, I've been wondering if that common warning is true, or if it's a myth repeated by New Yorkers. In this video, we went on a journey to uncover the truth around the safety of New York City's waterways, and along the way we met incredible New Yorkers who are working to make access to safe and clean swimming areas around the city possible. Please leave a comment if you like the video, it really helps! Watch more of our videos on NYC's water: https://youtu.be/4Vmyh6mcbwk https://youtu.be/UW8Efc0vj1w https://youtu.be/19wKBDhLRqA and then these: https://youtu.be/y1NSY8GGOtQ https://youtu.be/wh2hdtGf6PA https://youtu.be/ZI4jRf93Wi0 The Team: Jack Coyne, Kieran Coyne, Henry Kornaros, Alex Fabry, Ellen Schoenfeld, Sarah Mann, Ellie Aslanian, Haley Sobel, Noah John Original Score by Kieran Coyne Thanks to The Billion Oyster Project, New York Open Water, and Urban Swim.

A look inside NYC’s shocking mayoral primary

Jun 18, 2025

The New York City mayoral primary is one of the most important elections of the year. Local elections impact all of our daily lives, so it’s crucial to stay informed and to get out and vote. One of the best ways to get informed is by watching political debates. This year, we had the special opportunity to go behind the scenes and share an inside look at the NYC mayoral debate. Huge thanks to Spectrum News NY1, NYC Votes, and the NYC Campaign Finance Board for making this possible. New Yorkers, the polls are now open, so get out and vote! NYC Early Voting: 6/14-6/22 Election Day: 6/24, 6am-9pm NYC Votes voter guide: https://www.nycvotes.org/whats-on-the-ballot/2025-primary-election/ Find your polling site: https://vote.nyc/page/find-your-poll-site Watch the full mayoral primary debate: https://www.youtube.com/live/ElGfMRIox9w?feature=shared Spectrum News: https://www.youtube.com/@spectrumlocalnews Please leave a comment if you like the video, it really helps! Check out some of our other videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4T-fN2K_eg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhuzBEjYEMw https://youtu.be/4Vmyh6mcbwk?si=nrvSVv4wLN1b3vMC The Team: Jack Coyne, Kieran Coyne, Henry Kornaros, Alex Fabry, Ellen Schoenfeld, Sarah Mann, Ellie Aslanian, Haley Sobel, Ryan Dirgins, Anna Graziano Graphics by Greg Joblove Original Score by Kieran Coyne #publicopinion #newyorkcity #election

NYC's Last Horse Racing Track Is Closing Forever

Jun 1, 2025

We visited a hidden New York City gem, the Aqueduct Race Track located in Queens. While we were there, we learned about why people have been visiting the track for over 100 years to watch horses race and to spend time with friends. We were blown away by our experience, and were surprised by the level of positivity and community that we felt inside of the building. There are many interesting facets of the Aqueduct Race Track from its history, to betting on races, to the sport itself. The track will be closing in 2026, so we wanted to capture its personality and learn about why the NYC institution has stood for so long. Please leave a comment if you like the video, it really helps! Watch more of our videos about NYC: https://youtu.be/y1NSY8GGOtQ https://youtu.be/wh2hdtGf6PA https://youtu.be/ZI4jRf93Wi0 https://youtu.be/xAQcbzBlaGU The Team: Jack Coyne, Kieran Coyne, Henry Kornaros, Alex Fabry, Ellen Schoenfeld, Sarah Mann, Ellie Aslanian, Haley Sobel, Ryan Dirgins, Anna Graziano Graphics by Greg Joblove Original Score by Kieran Coyne

We Traced NYC’s 30-Year Water Problem to the Source

Apr 13, 2025

The tunnel that supplies half of NYC’s drinking water is leaking, and we got to go 700 feet underground to check it out. The Delaware Aqueduct is the longest tunnel in the world, and it’s been leaking 30 million gallons a day for decades. The problem took 30 years to solve, and the repair isn’t over. What does this mean for NYC’s water supply? Come with us to find out. Huge thanks to the team at the DEP for giving us an inside look and for all the work they do to provide New Yorkers clean water. Please leave a comment if you like the video, it really helps! Watch more of our videos on NYC's water: https://youtu.be/4Vmyh6mcbwk https://youtu.be/UW8Efc0vj1w https://youtu.be/19wKBDhLRqA and then these: https://youtu.be/y1NSY8GGOtQ https://youtu.be/wh2hdtGf6PA https://youtu.be/ZI4jRf93Wi0 The Team: Jack Coyne, Kieran Coyne, Henry Kornaros, Alex Fabry, Ellen Schoenfeld, Sarah Mann, Ellie Aslanian Title Designed by Chris Schwaar Graphics by Greg Joblove Original Score by Kieran Coyne Thanks to John Milgrim, Commissioner Rohit Aggarwala, Doug Auer, and the entire NYC Department of Environmental Protection #publicopinion #newyorkcity #water

Why is the world’s greatest piano factory here?

Mar 12, 2025

Ever wondered how a piano is made? We recently had the opportunity to visit the Steinway & Sons piano factory, where they have been handcrafting world-class pianos since the 1870s. We spoke with the dedicated craftspeople and artisans who shape, tune, and perfect these instruments by hand—many of whom have been working at Steinway for decades. It was incredible to get a first hand look at the making of a Steinway Piano. We also visited the New York Philharmonic to hear more about what makes a Steinway Grand Piano the gold standard of pianos. Watch to learn what makes these instruments so special! Please leave a comment if you like the video, it really helps! Watch our latest videos: https://youtu.be/wh2hdtGf6PA https://youtu.be/4Vmyh6mcbwk?si=UYhZ0zpKS_ExbNIh https://youtu.be/UW8Efc0vj1w?si=f1rWbEGLt5AVa7gQ https://youtu.be/HE9z_i0Sd-A?si=tQInyYS5d3SBSyvv https://youtu.be/JgQVmfBHgKY?si=N5zZLrKz5zWKOWuy https://youtu.be/IDpVxW3X6RM?si=I1lDYBADgM18tjWv https://youtu.be/rhuzBEjYEMw?si=jEhybHsF65td1i2q The Team: Jack Coyne, Kieran Coyne, Henry Kornaros, Alex Fabry, Ellen Schoenfeld, Sarah Mann, Ellie Aslanian Title Designed by Chris Schwaar Original Score by Kieran Coyne #publicopinion #newyorkcity #steinway #piano

We traced NYC’s weed supply to the source

Feb 27, 2025

This video is all about the legal weed market in NYC. We traveled upstate to trace weed to its source at a cannabis farm in the Hudson Valley, visited a dispensary in Manhattan where its products are sold, and spoke to a lawyer that specializes in marijuana. We wanted to answer the question: what’s so different about legal vs. illegal weed? Let us know what you think! Please leave a comment if you like the video, it really helps! Watch our latest videos: https://youtu.be/4Vmyh6mcbwk?si=UYhZ0zpKS_ExbNIh https://youtu.be/UW8Efc0vj1w?si=f1rWbEGLt5AVa7gQ https://youtu.be/HE9z_i0Sd-A?si=tQInyYS5d3SBSyvv https://youtu.be/JgQVmfBHgKY?si=N5zZLrKz5zWKOWuy https://youtu.be/IDpVxW3X6RM?si=I1lDYBADgM18tjWv https://youtu.be/rhuzBEjYEMw?si=jEhybHsF65td1i2q The Team: Jack Coyne, Kieran Coyne, Henry Kornaros, Alex Fabry, Ellen Schoenfeld, Sarah Mann, Ellie Aslanian, Bryce Bizer Title Designed by Chris Schwaar Original Score by Kieran Coyne #publicopinion #newyorkcity #weed

Empire State Plumbing: The Secret Behind Water at 1,454 Feet!

Dec 11, 2024

This is the story of how water defies gravity to reach the top of one of the most iconic buildings in the world: the Empire State Building. After exploring the journey of NYC’s water system in our previous video, we’re taking it to new heights! This time, we uncover the engineering brilliance inside skyscrapers and the history of the tallest buildings that define New York’s legendary skyline. Huge thanks to the Empire State Building for giving us an inside look. Please leave a comment if you like the video, it really helps! If you haven't already, you should watch our video on NYC's water supply: https://youtu.be/4Vmyh6mcbwk and then these: Where Does NYC's Wastewater Go? https://youtu.be/19wKBDhLRqA Inside Look at Film Forum: https://youtu.be/ZI4jRf93Wi0 Where Street Signs Comes From: https://youtu.be/IDpVxW3X6RM The Team: Jack Coyne, Kieran Coyne, Henry Kornaros, Alex Fabry, Ellen Schoenfeld, Sarah Mann, Ellie Aslanian Title Designed by Chris Schwaar Graphics by Greg Joblove Original Score by Kieran Coyne #publicopinion #newyorkcity #empirestatebuilding

We Traced NYC's Water Supply to the Source

Sep 25, 2024

This is the story of where New York City's water comes from - perhaps the most impressive water system in the world. This video took us over six months to make, but is a project we've been dreaming up since we started Public Opinion. Thanks to the hardworking folks at the DEP for maintaining this incredible system and for giving us an inside look. Please leave a comment if you like the video, it really helps! You should watch this next... What Happens When You Flush the Toilet? https://youtu.be/19wKBDhLRqA and then these: This Movie Theater is Breaking All the Rules: https://youtu.be/ZI4jRf93Wi0 Where Street Signs Comes From: https://youtu.be/IDpVxW3X6RM How I got Kamala Harris in my TikTok: https://youtu.be/z4T-fN2K_eg The Team: Jack Coyne, Kieran Coyne, Henry Kornaros, Alex Fabry, Ellen Schoenfeld, Sarah Mann, Ellie Aslanian. Title Designed by Chris Schwaar Original Score by Kieran Coyne (these songs and others available on our Patreon) Executive Producers: Ben Seiler Matt Dickoff #publicopinion #newyorkcity #dep #water

Honestav Won't Be The Next Post Malone

Aug 27, 2024

This was Honestav's first time in New York City and the first time he's ever been on the subway. In this episode of Track Star Presents we dive into how he blew up on TikTok and leveraged that success and some impressive songwriting chops to launch a music career and start a bidding war between numerous record labels. 00:00-00:56 - Introduction 00:56-3:27 - Both Dead 3:27-5:19 - Songwriting through grief 5:19-7:38 - Stuck On The Floor 7:38-8:54 - Growing up in Springfield, Missouri 8:54-10:16 - Blowing up 10:16-11:13 - First time on the subway 11:13-13:42 - Overdose Track Star Team: Jack Coyne, Kieran Coyne, Henry Kornaros, Alex Fabry, Ellen Schoenfeld, Sarah Mann, Ellie Aslanian Music produced and mixed by Sahil Ansari Titles designed by Chris Schwaar #trackstar #music #honestav

How I Got Kamala Harris in my TikTok

Aug 23, 2024

This video is a little taste of what it's like attending the Democratic National Convention from someone who went for the first time. Truly felt like a once in a lifetime opportunity to tell this story... Check out some of our other videos: Where Street Signs Comes From: https://youtu.be/IDpVxW3X6RM This Movie Theater is Breaking All the Rules: https://youtu.be/ZI4jRf93Wi0 What Happens When You Flush the Toilet? https://youtu.be/19wKBDhLRqA The Team: Jack Coyne, Kieran Coyne, Henry Kornaros, Alex Fabry, Ellen Schoenfeld, Sarah Mann, Ellie Aslanian Title Designed by Chris Schwaar Original Score by Kieran Coyne Executive Producers: Ben Seiler David Tauber Matt Dickoff #publicopinion #chicago #dnc

This Trio Went From Singing in Their College Dorm to Touring the World | Track Star Presents

Aug 6, 2024

Today we’re bringing you a group of incredible musicians who started working together as students at Berklee College of Music, Tiny Habits. They’re your favorite musicians’ favorite musicians. This is the first time we’ve had a band with three lead singers here in the office. Just wait til you hear how beautifully their voices mix together… 00:00-3:50 - "People Always Change" 3:50-5:24 - How They Got Started 5:24-6:24 - Newlywed Game 6:24-9:35 - "What Was I Made For" by Billie Eilish 9:35-10:20 - Favorite Live Show 10:20-10:50 - Finding Their Style 10:50-14:54 - "Wishes" 14:54-15:59 - What are your Tiny Habits? 15:59-19:33 - "I Don't Have The Heart" Track Star Team: Jack Coyne, Kieran Coyne, Henry Kornaros, Alex Fabry, Ellen Schoenfeld, Sarah Mann, Ellie Aslanian, Charlotte Lokey Music produced and mixed by Sahil Ansari Titles designed by Chris Schwaar #trackstar #music #tinyhabits

Everybody's Favorite Band | Track Star Presents

Jul 25, 2024

Everybody I know loves Lake Street Dive; my mom, my cousin, my neighbor, my high school english teacher... The reason is pretty simple, they make great music and have fun doing it. We had the best time playing the newlywed game for the first time on this show and an even better time testing their knowledge of random MSG-concert trivia. I hope you love this video as much as we loved making it. Please leave a comment if you like our videos! They really help! Check out previous episodes of Presents... Lawrence: https://youtu.be/tRi3MAgNs0g Mt. Joy: https://youtu.be/FPFgXDmiJs0 Angie McMahon: https://youtu.be/bDcFOS8fo3Q?si=KagO3Ook17nzkU3x Medium Build: https://youtu.be/b_Wq41aLzHU?si=X6BgouDdMcJnTFwa 00:00-3:41 - "Help Is On the Way" 3:41-5:04 - The Newlyweds Game 5:04-8:45 - "Dance With a Stranger" 8:45-10:45 - Favorite Guitarist & Drummer 10:45-15:08 - "You're Still The One" by Shania Twain 15:08-17:10 - Favorite Bassist & Singer 17:10-21:08 - "Seats At the Bar" Track Star Team: Jack Coyne, Kieran Coyne, Henry Kornaros, Alex Fabry, Ellen Schoenfeld, Sarah Mann, Ellie Aslanian Music produced and mixed by Sahil Ansari Engineered by Vishal Nayak and Justin Termotto Titles designed by Chris Schwaar #trackstar #publicopinion #lakestreetdive

An NYC Summer Tradition May Be Going Extinct

Jul 23, 2024

Hidden within the grid of NYC's concrete jungle are 53 outdoor public pools (50 are open this summer). NYC's public pools are a tradition like no other for city kids, but they very well could go extinct... in this video we're diving (pun intended) into the world of NYC's pools, past and present. Please leave a comment if you like the video, it really helps! Check out some of our other videos: Where Street Signs Comes From: https://youtu.be/IDpVxW3X6RM This Movie Theater is Breaking All the Rules: https://youtu.be/ZI4jRf93Wi0 What Happens When You Flush the Toilet? https://youtu.be/19wKBDhLRqA The Team: Jack Coyne, Kieran Coyne, Henry Kornaros, Alex Fabry, Ellen Schoenfeld, Sarah Mann, Ellie Aslanian, Charlotte Lokey. Title Designed by Chris Schwaar Original Score by Kieran Coyne (these songs and others available on our Patreon) Thanks to the Mayor's office and parks department for helping make this video happen!!! Executive Producers: Ben Seiler David Tauber Matt Dickoff #publicopinion #newyorkcity #nycparks #pools

These Brothers Embrace Their Townie Roots After Making it Big | 48 Hrs in Ithaca with X Ambassadors

Jul 22, 2024

You might not know X Ambassadors but you definitely know their music. There was a period in the mid 2010s where you couldn't turn on the radio without hearing one of their multi-platinum hit songs. This video isn't about writing massive hit songs or touring the world, it's; about something we can all relate to: going home... Other Track Star videos you might like... 48 Hours in Iceland with Laufey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2L6HOtF_Zk NYC's Favorite Family Band: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRi3MAgNs0g Malcolm Todd Covers Lady Madonna: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9O4bWMq0ZA Flatland Cavalry Covers Landslide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkDDRF7h56U Please leave a comment if you like our videos! They really help! Track Star Team: Jack Coyne, Kieran Coyne, Henry Kornaros, Alex Fabry, Ellen Schoenfeld, Sarah Mann, Ellie Aslanian Color Grading by Bradford Operations, Colorist: Samuel Gursky Sound Design & Mix: Colton Jackson ( @coltonjackson_12 ) #trackstar #publicopinion #xambassadors