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Joel Holland

New York Public Library Bookmobile. From NYC STREET VENDORS, Prestel Publishing. August 2025. The New York Public Library Bookmobile originated in Staten Island in the 1920s. Now serving all five boroughs and continues the tradition of bringing literature directly to the people.

NYC Street Vendors
Joel Holland

NYC Street Vendors

From NYC STREET VENDORS, Prestel Publishing. Nathans! Since 1916, from Surf and Stillwell Avenues in Coney Island Brooklyn, to the world!
Joel Holland

NYC Street Vendors

NY Dosas, Washington Square Park. NYC STREET VENDORS, Prestel Publishing. July 2025. Since 2001 the Dosa Man, Thiru Kumar has set up on the south side of Washington Square Park serving South Indian vegan food to long lines of NYU students, residents and tourists.

NYC Street Vendors
Joel Holland

Mike & Son Knife Sharpening. NYC STREET VENDORS, Prestel Publishing. March 2025. The longest running mobile sharpening service in NYC. Owned by third generation owner Mike Pallotta. Serving Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Long Island.

NYC Street Vendors