THE SUNSET PEOPLE
We wanted to capture the people of sunset park in their daily lives after covid. We went around to different local businesses to promote them and their people. We also went around to public outdoor spaces to interview random passersby. Here is what they had to say.
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BROOKLYN GRANGE
@ Industry City (850 Third Avenue, Roof, Brooklyn, NY 11232)
how has covid affected you?
“Covid hasn't impacted me a lot but it has impacted where our food is going to before the pandemic we were giving our food to high-end restaurants and they were really high maintenance during the pandemic our food is mostly going towards the community which was always our goal it's just that money became an issue i think it's a good feeling knowing that the people providing them food is in their community and not the government”.
seth
BROOKLYN GRANGE
@ Industry City (850 Third Avenue, Roof, Brooklyn, NY 11232)
how has covid affected you?
When the pandemic hit, Seth’s life mostly became working, as the Brooklyn Grange needed to produce even more food to provide during the pandemic. This was also due to the Grange having a smaller team to work with, thus making every one person have to do more work to balance this out.
how are you now?
Now that Seth is moving on, he is reflecting on how the year of Covid mentally affected him and hopes to have more fun now that more things are open and available again.
MAYA
SUNSET PARK
@ (7th Avenue &, 43rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11232)
how has covid affected you?
Affected every part of her life
Fearful
Had many family members that got covid
Is in online school
how are you now?
Happy that the world opened back up
Happy to be a camp counselor so she can provide a positive experience for the kids after lockdown
CARLO
SUNSET PARK
@ (7th Avenue &, 43rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11232)
how has covid affected you?
Delayed work in general
Lots of anxiety
Gave him opportunities to do things he didn’t have tome to do before lockdown
how are you now?
Presently doing good
Glad that things are going back to normal
SANDRA
SUNSET PARK HIGH SCHOOL
@ (153 35th St, Brooklyn, NY 11232)
where are you/your family from?
born in Brooklyn
mother is of Ecuadorian descent
father is of Mexican descent
what's your favorite thing about living in new york?
everything here is easily accessible ~ close by
what is something you want to change about your life
the close-mindedness of people
Beora
INES BAKERY
@ (948 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11232
how has covid affected you?
When Covid hit, we had to shut down the bakery, which resulted in not having an income. It was hard for me since I am a college student and have to pay a lot. I’ve also gotten Covid and been recovering ever since.
how are you now?
Now, I see my community starting to recover. I know many friends who lost their family members. Now I am working not only for my education but for my own family and their health.
Maria
MARIA'S BISTRO MEXICANO
@ (886 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11232)
how has covid affected you?
It wasn’t the same as before. Sales dropped and people didn’t come in. It was mentally straining and we couldn’t do any in-person affection, such as hugs and kisses. It came to the point where people were afraid to come into my store and sit down for a meal.
how are you now?
Now, there’s huge progress, but people must play their part and get vaccinated, and always wear a mask.