Not ready for retirement, Angelo wishes the shop could go on for a few more years. Though he lives in Staten Island, he says, "This is where I live. With these people, this place. I only sleep in Staten Island."
In a spark of hope, there's a chance the landlord may be negotiating. But who knows? Today at 3:00, the Block Association is throwing a farewell party in the shop. Go if you can. Angelo is bringing the cannoli.
3 comments:
Sad.
Pay a visit to A.K. Shoe Repair on 9th and 1st (next door to 9th st. Bakery). This is a similar shop. Let's hope it doesn't share the same fate.
I don't *visit* there; I get my shoes fixed there! Business is what mom-and-pops need, not sightseers. (Not to mention reasonable landlords, but that's another story.)
Ouch! I'll watch my choice of words more carefully here from now on. The last time I *visited* there was to buy a pair of shoes, not to press my face against the front window like a buffoon. My comment was addressed to Jeremiah, whose *visits* I gather usually include business transactions and account for most of the content on this site.
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