PBS-produced online video series New York on the Clock reveals the making of a metropolis, one worker at a time.
In each of the documentary on-the-job interviews posted bi-weekly on Thirteen.org, one of the city’s eight million people — from a film location scout to a tugboat captain — illuminates his or her professional experience. This week, New York on the Clock profiles a renowned Brooklyn mohel to coincide with the beginning of Hanukkah; just before Christmas we’ll hear from the Saks Fifth Avenue window dresser.
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Cantor Philip Sherman has performed over 20,000 circumcisions and claims he was at one time the only mohel in Manhattan.
Known as Star Eyes, Vivian Host has been a DJ for over 15 years. After moving from California five years ago, she joined up with like-minded DJs to form Brooklyn’s Trouble & Bass crew.
Laura Berning earns a living by knocking on strangers’ doors and asking to peek inside. She’s scouted and managed locations for major Hollywood motion pictures including Quiz Show, Donnie Brasco, and Spider-Man 2.
Gerry Menditto was born and raised in Coney Island. He began working as an electrician at Astroland in the mid-1970s, and eventually found himself at the controls of the world-famous Cyclone roller coaster.
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Interesting stories.
When there is a will there is always a way!
Best Regards,
Joanna Vaiou from Greece
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