This video features Rahim Mohamed, better known as "General Ock," the owner of The Ocky Way Gourmet Deli in Red Hook, Brooklyn. He shares his inspiring journey from a challenging youth to becoming a successful deli owner who has captivated millions online. Rahim recounts how he transformed his life through hard work and dedication, choosing business over the streets. The video offers a tour of his vibrant deli, showcasing its unique offerings like custom sandwiches, fresh juices, and delicious cakes. He also reveals the original, smaller space of his deli, which is now being converted into a podcast studio. Rahim discusses how his creative, over-the-top sandwich creations and engaging personality, particularly through a viral video of a bacon, egg, and cheese on a honey bun, propelled his deli into global internet fame, attracting celebrities like Ed Sheeran and Kai Cenat. He emphasizes the importance of positivity, belief in God, and spreading good messages through his platform, making a name for himself "The Ocky Way."
[VIDEO] This $400M NYC Skyscraper Can't Be Fixed and Can't Be Torn Down
The One Seaport tower at 161 Maiden Lane in Manhattan's Financial District, a $400 million luxury residential skyscraper, remains uninhabitable due to a complex web of structural failures and legal disputes. Developers, led by Fortis Property Group, opted for a cheaper foundation method called jet grouting instead of driving piles to bedrock, despite geotechnical reports warning of differential settlement. This decision led to the building sinking unevenly and leaning by three inches, earning it the nickname "The Banana Tower." Further complications include a fatal construction accident in 2017 involving worker Juan Chonillo, causing project delays and legal action against the concrete subcontractor. The structural issues prevent the installation of exterior glass panels and functional internal systems, and without a certificate of occupancy, no residents can legally move in. As various parties involved—including contractors, lenders like Bank Leumi, and individual condo buyers—sue each other, the building continues to deteriorate, accumulating millions in carrying costs and legal fees, with no clear path to completion or demolition.
[VIDEO] Why Amtrak’s Most Important Tunnels Are Doomed
The vital North River Tunnels, connecting Manhattan's Penn Station to Secaucus, NJ, are the most heavily trafficked rail tunnels in North America. Built in the early 1900s, these tunnels were severely damaged by saltwater flooding during Hurricane Sandy in 2012. The saltwater left behind corrosive chlorides and sulfates, which are causing the concrete to crack and expand, and the internal rebar to rust and disintegrate. This ongoing degradation leads to frequent disruptions, including concrete falling on tracks, electrical failures, and false signals, necessitating nightly inspections and emergency repairs. The proposed solution is the $16 billion Gateway Program, which involves constructing entirely new tunnels—the Hudson Tunnel Project—to double track capacity and allow for extensive, long-overdue repairs on the existing North River Tunnels. This new infrastructure is projected to be completed by 2035, narrowly avoiding the predicted complete failure of the old tunnels.