
© Frank H. Jump
Rants & Rages from an Italian Immigrant Living in Brooklyn

© Frank H. Jump

© Frank H. Jump
My brother Michele found this bird about a year ago wandering and very sick. He nursed it back to health and he’s been living in the auto repair shop he owns in Torino. Italy
Myself and Michele outside the body shop
MJS was rescued and adopted about a year ago from Kiddie Kind. Mr Sullivan (The Butler Did It) is an event planner in New York City. Jim Duncan his partner of 35 years is also the administrator of TBDIT
Giuseppe Cafasso dedicated his life in consoling, taking confession and often brought sigars from those scheduled to be executed. The inscription at the base reads “Here on gallows circle lays the imposing figure of the Saint Protector of the hanged to remind us that human justice needs to walk alongside Christian Charity “. He also helped the families of the poor souls.




© Vincenzo Aiosa
Ceramic and marble worker from Bulgaria and assistant from Mexico





© Vincenzo Aiosa
Being an immigrant myself, I have an affinity toward immigrant workers – although I have adopted the English language & embraced the customs of American society.


© Frank H. Jump
East Flatbush is trying to become a trendy part of town, but we still have people who don’t utilize closets. I find it hard to believe that with all the storage facilities and ample closet space these apts have (I checked them out when they were building them) people have to resort to this shameful and disgusting way to live. So get over it and clean up this eye sore. – Vincenzo Aiosa