Zhang Libin - Noodle Maker

Zhang Libin and his wife run Lao Bei Fang Dumpling House in Elmhurst. (5m)

Kiebpoli Calnek, Aerialist

Learn about aerialist and teacher Kiebpoli Calnek (6m 31s)

Ali El Sayed - Chef

Ali is the chef at Kabab Cafe in Astoria. (4m 25s)

Matthew Winkler, Dog Walker and Boarder

Matt Winkler owns and operates Dog's Best Friend dog walking (4m 42s)

Ellen Sirot - Hand Model

Ellen Sirot is one of the world's top hand models. (6m 10s)

Jose Manuel - Fashion Designer

Jose makes wedding dresses out of his small Astoria shop. (5m 3s)

Samara - Dancer

Samara specializes in Oriental Dance. (5m 25s)

Larry Hagberg - Blacksmith

Larry performs this ancient craft to meet the NYC Parks department's present-day needs. (4m 13s)

Hamilton Bennett - Brooklyn Cyclones Pitcher

Hamilton Bennett pitches for the Brooklyn Cyclones. (4m 40s)

Shawn Lesflores - NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene

Shawn Lesflores goes where sanitation won't, cleaning up garbage where it shouldn't be. (4m 33s)

Mestre Foca - Capoeira Instructor

Andres Costa established Brooklyn's first Capoeira cultural center. (4m 58s)

Nathan Stodola - Renegade Accordion

Nathan Stodola more or less supports himself busking sci-fi theme songs. (4m 23s)

Anthony Amato - Mezza Luna Pizzeria

Anthony Amato owns and operates Mezza Luna Pizzeria in Williamsburg. (2m 48s)

Jake Nouel - Electrician

Jake Nouel has worked at the Empire State Building for 30 years. (3m 38s)

Maureen Hackett - Horticulturist

Maureen Hackett’s the horticulturist for the 34th Street Partnership. (3m 53s)

Kersha Brown

Kersha Brown spends her workday accessing reading Manhattan utility meters. (4m 45s)

Jahdan Blakkamoore - Musician

Jahdan Blakkamoore finds joy in music and aims to share that joy with his audience. (6m 2s)

Chris Baker - Tugboat Captain

Chris Baker pilots tugboats for Staten Island-based McAllister Towing. (4m 52s)

Gerry Menditto - Cyclone Operator

Gerry oversees a crew that maintains one of America's oldest thrill rides. (4m 56s)