This was a publicity picture for WNET/Channel 13's newsletter. My mother, Billie, worked in Channel 13's Electrical Department

This is the only time Chico was not a "pain in my left cheek. Oh! For those serene days of yesteryear".

Great shot shooting into a mirror while life went on in the apartment. Don't miss the reel-to-reel recorder on the right.

80 Amsterdam is to the left, looking out at old tenement buildings across the street. Ivan wore his uncle's glasses. He was preparing to go to the Memorial Day Parade.

Taken by Mr. George Mason, lived in 90

Darryl Donovan was the youngest of 5 boys

Compare the windows of the past which would not allow air conditioners to be installed to today's windows.

Betty married Benny Ruiz (deceased), 80 Amsterdam 2A, she had 3 children from her marriage to Benny: Ben, Jr., Michael, and Rene.

Rose is the mother, Betty and Barbara are her daughters. Betty is on the left.

Helen is sister of Horace and Ted Mungin.

Immortalized by Horace Mungin's Book, this is a great picture of a legend in the projects.

From left to right: Georgette Harris, Marilyn Jenkins, Joanne Knight, Ladie Washington, Red-white stripes?, Pam Washington (80 Amst)in red glasses, Joan Gibbs, and Eva Knight (80 Amst) Joanne and Mercedes" mother.

Children names are Kadejah and Darnell

This lovely lady is Eddie's Mother and Chinky's wife, see next picture.

One thing they ALL agree on is "RHEINGOLD BEER"

David France in left background, Arthur Armstrong to his right in the back

The lady with Chico is Evelyn Jefferson (no relation to Teddy Jefferson). Mrs. Jefferson lived in 70 Amsterdam Avenue #10B. She had three sons: Ronald, James "Foobie," and the youngest is Keith.