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Voices from the Recession: Joseph Vieni

Posted on23 October 2009. Tags: , , ,

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On August 12th of this year, Charlie’s Pizzeria celebrated 45 years in Sunset Park. Owner Joseph Vieni, who inherited the shop from his father, says it’s the worst year he’s ever had.

Joseph Vieni’s is one voice from the recession.

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3 Responses to “Voices from the Recession: Joseph Vieni”

  1. BViB says:
    October 23, 2009 at 4:43 pm

    Awesome. Perhaps embed a link to their website, if they have one. Or give out the address and phone information so people can order more easily.

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  2. ana says:
    October 27, 2009 at 1:49 am

    I’ve been eating at Charlie’s since I was a little bitty munchkin. (I’m 27 now) It saddens me to think that one day Charlie’s could not be here anymore. Go out and get a slice my brooklynites! 5th ave between 49th and 59th. Enjoy!

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