Carl is a Vietnam Vet who hangs out in Washington Square. After I took his picture I handed him a couple bucks so he could get some water as the temperature was 95 degrees and climbing. He was grateful and thanked me profusely. Right after I handed him the money a buddy of his came by and said, “I wish I had a buck.” Carl did not hesitate for even a moment before handing over the money I had just given him.
AJ traveled alone from DC to NYC for the day because he found a great deal on a bus ticket and he likes adventures. I asked him if he would ever want to move to NY and he replied, “I don’t know…maybe…there’s just so much going on here. I think it might be too much for me.”
Alejandro has lived in NYC his whole life. He told me that he loves the “personalities” here and then proceeded to sing me a very loud, out of tune version of ‘Sitting on the Dock of the Bay’.
LIZ NYC 