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The 2021 Building Service Worker Awards

The 2021 Building Service Worker Awards

Building Cleaner of the Year: Sondra Edwards...

People
15 May 2021 | 05:36
Wiping Away Our Fears

Wiping Away Our Fears

Usually when you hear about the front line workers of COVID-19 you think of doctors or nurses. But airport workers were also...

People
29 Apr 2021 | 03:20
Keeping New York’s Most Vulnerable Safe

Keeping New York’s Most Vulnerable Safe

Kenny Nieves works as security officer for the Department of Homeless Services and says dealing with people is the best part...

People
29 Apr 2021 | 03:15
Helping Out Wherever He Can

Helping Out Wherever He Can

For the past 23 years, residents of 141 East 89th Street have considered doorman Jose Soto a life saver. But this past January,...

People
29 Apr 2021 | 03:10
Putting Family First

Putting Family First

Erik Neilssen is a third-generation window cleaner. He’s worked alongside his uncles and credits his grandfather with inspiring...

People
29 Apr 2021 | 03:04
Brewing happiness at 14 East 75th Street for 25 Years

Brewing happiness at 14 East 75th Street for 25 Years

After growing up in Ireland and starting his career in London, John Riordan and his wife, Anne, packed their bags and moved...

People
29 Apr 2021 | 02:58
He Jumps When There’s a Problem

He Jumps When There’s a Problem

Porter of the Year Joel Valdez is known for his ability to make any mess disappear at 12 East 86th Street.

“Like a firefighter,...

People
29 Apr 2021 | 02:55
Dulce at the MTA headquarters, where she keeps offices clean.
Dulce at the MTA headquarters, where she keeps offices clean.

Honoring Her Late Father

Dulce Martínez’s father was a building porter. Back then, she worked at a register. “There is something better for you,”...

People
29 Apr 2021 | 02:24
Working with Heart

Working with Heart

Custodial work is not Sondra Edwards’ first career. She worked for the foster care system as a case planner before retiring...

People
29 Apr 2021 | 02:18
Her Work Team is Like a Family

Her Work Team is Like a Family

Norma Martinez lights up when she speaks about the supportive team she has at her job as a cleaner at the Ralph Bunche elementary...

People
29 Apr 2021 | 02:10
First Woman on the Job

First Woman on the Job

Vivette Chin has been essential to 138-35 Elder Avenue for over 35 years.

“When I started working here, I think they said...

People
29 Apr 2021 | 01:06
Infusing Each Day with Light

Infusing Each Day with Light

Antonio Garriga, this year’s Downtown Doorman of the Year, has been a doorman for more than 13 years at The Ludlow where...

People
29 Apr 2021 | 12:58
Pandemic Take Away: ‘We All Could Make a Difference’

Pandemic Take Away: ‘We All Could Make a Difference’

Ardist Brown, also known as Butch, has had quite a year as head concierge at 10 West 66th. On the heels of recovering from...

People
29 Apr 2021 | 12:44
Doorman of 24 Years Celebrated on Upper East Side

Doorman of 24 Years Celebrated on Upper East Side

Victor Rodriguez, Doorman of the Year for the Upper East Side, found his job by happenstance at the Andover 24 years ago....

People
29 Apr 2021 | 12:19
A “Philosophy of Self-Discipline”

A “Philosophy of Self-Discipline”

Ralph Osorio’s path to becoming a porter was a winding one.

Before finding work through the union, when he was a dog walker,...

People
29 Apr 2021 | 12:03
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