CORNER STORIES: To the Person Who Sets Off Fireworks Every Evening
From the annual Lunar New Year parade in Chinatown to the Feast of San Gennaro in Little Italy, Lower Manhattan is accustomed to its fair share of celebrations. This week, a community contributor writes about the nightly applause across NYC for frontline workers during COVID-19. Photo by Alexandria Misch
Like every day for the past 53 days, a cracked window is a nice reprieve for the four of us as we spend the day pacing dozens of steps and absorbing light from screens.
For the past couple weeks, a man at the top of 33 St. James Place has been launching fireworks during the 7:00 p.m. applause for essential workers.
But his efforts have been ramping up. For the past two days, he has been launching higher-caliber fireworks, making the neighborhood’s applause a lot more festive with the additional firepower.
Thanks to him and everyone else reminding us that we’re in this together.
—E, age 41
Canal Street News community contributors inform the public of how the coronavirus crisis is affecting lower Manhattan residents and workers. When asked, E responded to the question, “do you need help during COVID-19?” with the following: “More competent leadership at the federal level of government would be great.” Submit your story here.
