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There were three types of landlords in Greenpoint-Williamsburg in the late 20th century. They were the homeowner, the absentee landlord, and the New York City Housing Authority. Each type of landlord held varying interest in the neighborhood and shared different … Continue reading →

This chapter is a description of events surrounding the closing of fire engine 212 in November of 1975. The chapter begins by mentioning the four main components that were incorporated in or relevant to the ongoing struggles to maintain fire … Continue reading →

Chapter Nine This chapter focuses on the different degrees of relationships that are formed in Greenpoint-Williamsburg between the inhabitants, especially between family members and neighbors. This underlying network expands on traditional notions of family, as everyone in the community could serve … Continue reading →

Tina Zarbaliev Peopling of New York Norman Street: Poverty and Politics in an Urban Neighborhood by Ida Susser Chapter 2 – A Changing Neighborhood In the 1960s and 1970s New York experienced a series of changes, including changing population demographics, … Continue reading →

Chapter 8 of Norman Street discusses how the community can pull together and “make it work” in a time of economic struggles. The first section discusses the Summer Lunch Program that was initiated in 1972. This program provided free and … Continue reading →

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