Penny Bridge, Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn
A photo essay about small businesses and they had to adapt during the Covid-19 worldwide pandemic.
Jessica Haines
Small Business Name and Location: Penny Bridge in Brooklyn Heights
- When I think about Penny Bridge I hear…
Men talking and laughing outside while smoking a cigarette. The man behind the counter talking to and joking with the customers. I hear friends walking around trying to decide what to buy. I hear customers ordering sandwiches.
- When I think about Penny Bridge I smell…
I smell the meat and other ingredients behind the sandwich counter. I smell the lovely not at all gross New York air. I don’t smell much else.
- When I think about Penny Bridge I see…
I see hard workers that are friends. I see a small shop that has lots to offer even with such little space. I see workers that are friends with their regular customers. I see people that enjoy their job. I see customers that find what they’re looking for.
- When I think about Penny Bridge I feel…
I feel a welcoming environment and a friendly atmosphere.
- Penny Bridge is important to my life because…
It’s a friendly welcoming place that my friends and I can go to during the day or at night that’s right across the street. It’s great when we all need a late night snack.
- Without Penny Bridge it would be different…
My friends and I would have to find a new friendly business for an inexpensive late night snack.
- What is your hope for Penny Bridge in the future?
Since Penny Bridge is such a lovely small business with such friendly workers I’d love to see their store be able to grow and maybe move into a larger space or get more business.