Frances Perez: Hi, so it’s recording, right? Hi, this is Frances Perez and I reside at Amsterdam Houses, along with Maria Mercedes Perez, also, my mom. And we have here . . . Diana Marantadis: . . . Diana Marantadis. Frances Perez: And where do you reside, Diana? Diana Marantadis: 240 West…
Speaker: It’s just going to be running the whole time. And it’s really picking up the sound if you’re on the mike, so . . . Rebecca Gordon: So, when I finish asking the questions, and I . . . Speaker: Yeah, exactly. Rebecca Gordon: Okay. Patricia Ryan: Do we say…
Marie Stephen: . . . and the people. Rita Johnson: And the condition inside the building. Marie Stephen: Yeah, the condition and everything out there. (inaudible) clean. But now, a bunch of people that don’t care. (inaudible) Rita Johnson: Yes. Marie Stephen: (inaudible) Rita Johnson: I know. When I moved in, the elder woman, remember,…
Jean: You want to do the reading, or do you want me to read? Speaker: You both have to read them and you both have to answer. Please say your names, so we know who you are. Fran: I’m Fran. Jean: I’m Jean. Speaker: Okay, good work. That should be fine….
Interview by Maria Forbes Maria: Good Afternoon Miss Paulette, my name is Maria and I am here to interview you on the behalf of public housing; could you tell me a little bit of things about yourself? Paulette: Paulette Shomo, I am age 75, I have been living here in Marble Hill for over 50…
Interview by Charlene Nimmons Charlene: Hi, can you please tell me your name, age, and where you live? Joanna: My name is Joanna, I am 31, I will be 32 in two weeks and I live in Marble Hill housing in the Bronx. Charlene: Nice. What is missing in your community? Joanna: Well, I have…
