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José Cruz

by bianca@bronxdoc.org· October 02, 2015· in Workers· 0 comments
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José Cruz

Diffo Auto Glass & Flat Fix, 1510 Jerome Ave, Bronx NY

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Jeff Friedman

by bianca@bronxdoc.org· October 02, 2015· in Workers· 0 comments
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Jeff Friedman

1331 Jerome Avenue, Bronx NY

Jeff Friedman in the warehouse of Drinks Galore Inc., a beverage distributor at 1331 Jerome Avenue. The Friedman family has owned Drinks Galore for 40 years. Mr.Friedman supports the potential rezoning of Jerome Avenue, believing it will bring jobs and economic development to the area. "I think it's great. It's time for the Bronx to come into the modern world. They want to rejuvenate the whole area...you're going to have sidewalk cafes and Starbucks," said Mr.Friedman.

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Maria, Alexandro and Allen

by bianca@bronxdoc.org· October 02, 2015· in Workers· 0 comments
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© Heriberto Sanchez

 

Maria, Alexandro and Allen

Yadira Flower Shop, 6B East 183 St, Bronx, NY

Maria and Miguel have been marriedfor ten years, they have two children Alexando and Allen. Originally from Oaxaca, Mexico. Maria started selling flowers at a store front. As her flower business grew she saved enough to open her own small flower shop six months ago.

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Oswaldo

by bianca@bronxdoc.org· October 02, 2015· in Workers· 0 comments
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Oswaldo stands in traffic on Jerome Avenue waving potential customers into a friend's auto glass shop. Men like Oswaldo are a key part of Jerome Avenue's economy. Photo Michael Kamber/Bronx Photo League

© Michael Kamber

Oswaldo

1689 Jerome Ave, Bronx NY

Oswaldo stands in traffic on Jerome Avenue waving potential customers into a friend's auto glass shop. Men like Oswaldo are a key part of Jerome Avenue's economy.

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Chilo

by bianca@bronxdoc.org· October 02, 2015· in Workers· 0 comments
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© David "Dee" Delgado and Michael Kamber

Chilo

Galaxy Auto Center, 1942 Jerome Ave, Bronx NY

Chilo sits below one of his creations at the Galaxy Auto Center where he specializes in sound systems and builds customized vehicle sound enclosures from wood and fiberglass.

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Jay

by bianca@bronxdoc.org· October 02, 2015· in Workers· 0 comments
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© Berthland Tekyi-Berto

Jay

Zeus Lounge, 1793 Jerome Ave, Bronx NY

Jay in his Camaro in front of Zeus Lounge located at 1793 Jerome Ave where his friend Albert is a bouncer. Jay is a regular on Jerome Avenue where he works on his muscle car, listens to music and occasionally burns rubber.

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Miriam Maddi

by bianca@bronxdoc.org· October 02, 2015· in Workers· 0 comments
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© Rhynna Santos

Miriam Maddi

1326 Jerome Avenue, Bronx NY

Miriam Maddi has been an employee at the Botanica San Elias, located on 1326 Jerome Avenue, for the past five years. Born in the Dominican Republic, she came to the United States with her family eight years ago. Ms. Maddi dreams of one day owning her own health spa.

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Marcos Rueda

by bianca@bronxdoc.org· October 02, 2015· in Workers· 0 comments
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© Ed Alvarez

Marcos Rueda

American Flat Fix & Tire, 1331 Jerome Ave, Bronx NY

Marcos Rueda (left) and his co-worker Vladimir (right) wait for customers to arrive in front of American Flat Fix & Tire located at 1331 Jerome Avenue. Marcos has been working as a flat fix mechanic for the past two and a half years at this shop and a previous eight years in another flat fix on Jerome Avenue.

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Isabel Khalife

by bianca@bronxdoc.org· October 02, 2015· in Workers· 0 comments
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© Rhynna Santos

Isabel Khalife

1370 Jerome Ave, Bronx NY

Isabel Kahlife came to the Bronx 24 years ago from Ponce, Puerto Rico in search of a better economic future. She has worked at the 99 Cent USA store, located at 1370 Jerome Avenue, as a cashier for the last two years.

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Ismael Campora

by bianca@bronxdoc.org· October 02, 2015· in Workers· 0 comments
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© David "Dee" Delgado

Ismael Campora

Cousin Auto Glass / Centro Cristiano de Liberacion y Restauracion, 1679 Jerome Ave, Bronx NY

Inside Cousin Auto Glass, an automotive shop that becomes a storefront church at night, Ismael Campora tunes his brother's base guitar just before the Friday evening service. Ismael is the guitarist in the church band. The church is the Centro Cristiano de Liberacion y Restauracion "la senda" / Christian Center of Liberation and Restoration.

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