From Dumbo to your ears.
Here are a few of these stories.
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Owner, Gleason's Gym
Since 1983, Bruce and his world-famous Gleason's Gym team have been training Olympians, movie stars, and locals in the art of boxing.
Watch his story here.
Co-founder, Superfine
Cara Lee Sperry moved to DUMBO as a part of a wave of artists in the 90's and put down roots as one of the co-founders of neighborhood favorite, Superfine.
Watch her story here.
Founders, Two Trees Management & Jane's Carousel
In the early 1980's, David Walentas bought 12 buildings in a vacant industrial district called DUMBO, starting the area on its road to major NYC destination. Jane Walentas added her own piece to the neighborhood: restoring an antique carousel still operating on the waterfront, Jane's Carousel.
Watch their story here.
Watch the story of Jane's Carousel here.
Co-owner, Front Street Pizza
Larry Leonardi worked his way from delivery boy to owner of his family's famous pizzeria, Front Street Pizza, a DUMBO staple since the 80's.
Watch his story here.
Founder & Artistic Director, St. Ann's Warehouse
Susan Feldmen brought the St. Ann's Warehouse theater company from their namesake location to DUMBO in 2000, creating instant classics like Martin Scorsese's "The Blues" and Broadway-transfer Oklahoma.
Watch her story here.
Founder, Brooklyn Americana Music Festival
Resident Jan Bell has been the driving force behind DUMBO's music scene since the Urban Cowgirl Cabaret of the 90's, bringing the sounds of Americana to the stages and streets of DUMBO.
Former Global Director of Workplace Ecology and Design, Etsy
Longtime DUMBO fan Josh Wise and e-commerce giant Etsy ushered in the era of tech in DUMBO.
Co-founder, Superfine
Tanya Rynd first visited DUMBO on an errand in the 90's and hasn't left since, bringing food, drinks, music, and more to neighborhood favorite, Superfine.
Watch her story here.
Chef & Owner, Almondine Bakery
Chef Hervè founded Almondine in the early 2000's on historic Water Street, across from longtime friend and chocolate purveyor Jacques Torres!
Watch his story here.
President (2007-2016), Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy
Regina Myer is responsible for the beautiful, fun and diverse park that crowns the DUMBO waterfront, transforming it from empty shoreline to community highlight.
Watch her story here.