Street Snaps: What Are You Thankful For?

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Esther Ward and Michael Antonio Gaynor. (Photo by Megan McGibney/Fort Greene Focus)

“There’s a lot I’m thankful for. Besides life itself, I’m thankful my parents left me their home” (It’s on Lafayette) – Esther Ward, 60, Fort Greene

“I’m thankful for being me, for the people of Fort Greene and the love they show me, and thankful for God being alive” – Michael Antonio Gaynor, aka “Mr. Fort Greene”, 60, lifelong FG resident

Photo by Megan McGibney/Fort Greene Focus.

“I’m thankful for this puppy, Piper. We got her thus year in March, she was 6 weeks old from Georgia. We got to see her grow up and become part of our family.” – Ali Gershon, age 33, Fort Greene

Ben Grossman and Craig Samuel, owners of The Smoke Joint. (Photo by Megan McGibney/Fort Greene Focus)

“For my family’s health and happiness, and I’m thankful for having a good business partner” – Ben Grossman, 45, of BedStuy, andCraig Samuel, 46, from Crown Heights

— Compiled by Megan McGibney