Author Archives: Joseph S

Business Spotlight One of the most famous Italian businesses that exist in Corona is The Lemon Ice King. It’s history is as interesting as Coronas itself. As a child, Peter Benfaremo helped out his father selling Italian ices out of the family garage. … Continue reading →

While reading this weeks readings, my mind couldn’t help but contemplate what it is that brings people together and, conversely, what it is that drives them apart. A reoccurring theme can be found throughout the readings; that of race. In … Continue reading →

Racial discrimination has horrible effects on immigrants and their living conditions in the United States. The conditions in the five points were horrible and while laws were put in place to try and help the area, they were of little … Continue reading →

I have to disagree with Jackie’s last point about how people might have been simply following public opinion when it came to the Five Points without ever giving it a chance. While there may be some redeeming qualities to the … Continue reading →