In this episode of From the Fire Escape Podcast, hosts Taina Carrero and Iris la Blanca take you back to the 1980s South Bronx—a time of struggle, survival, and unstoppable hustle.

Amidst economic decline, factory closures, and the crack epidemic, families had to find creative ways to make ends meet. From side hustles and government cheese to community-driven resilience, we explore how hard work, sacrifice, and determination kept the Bronx alive.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• The financial realities of Bronx families in the ‘80s
• How multiple jobs, side ...