Category Archives: Oral History #2

After what seemed like an eternity I was finally able to interview the owner of Bill’s Cyclery. My first time coming across the shop was when I was wandering the streets of Jackson Heights and admiring all the different kinds … Continue reading →

Finding our second interview proved to be a lot more difficult than before. We made multiple trips to Jackson Heights walking in different directions every time. This gave us the opportunity to further explore the neighborhood. When we got off … Continue reading →

I walked down East Houston Street on the Lower East Side on a chilly and dreary afternoon, scouring the neighborhood for a business where I could do my second interview after being turned down at three places. I then stumbled upon this … Continue reading →

For the second round of interviews, I went to McSorley’s Old Ale House on East 7th street, between 2nd and 3rd avenue. The reason why I was interested in researching this business was because it was the oldest bar in … Continue reading →

Exiting the subway, Joanne and I were greeted with the conspicuous logos of chain stores such as CVS and Popeyes; in contrast, the few small businesses located within the area had a much more unkempt, austere appearance. Being near a transit center, … Continue reading →

On the Lower East Side, a hidden gem lies at 177 East Houston street. Named Army & Navy Bags, it is different than the cafés and delis nearby. The ambience of the Lower East Side is very evidently upper class … Continue reading →

After being rejected by four businesses, I was devastated and frustrated. I promised myself that the next business I visited would be my last for the day, as I had a heavy backpack on my shoulders and had been walking … Continue reading →

Getting off the Q12 in Bayside for the second time, I waited for Kathy to drive us to our next location in the neighborhood: Francis Lewis Boulevard. We drove through thin winding roads, passing trees, green lawns, and many houses … Continue reading →