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Episode 3: "Journey to Orchard Beach"
For many Bronx kids, a trip to Orchard Beach wasn’t just a day in the sun—it was an escape, a celebration, and a rite of passage. In this episode of From the Fire Escape Podcast, hosts Taina Carrero and Iris la Blanca take you on a nostalgic journey to the Bronx’s beloved “Playa.”
From packed family outings with coolers full of arroz con pollo to blasting freestyle music on boomboxes, they reminisce about the sights, sounds, and energy that made Orchard Beach a summer sanctuary. But beyond the fun, the ...
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