Jose Miranda, Sr. Way (Bronx)
Present name:None
Location:At the intersection of East 163rd Street and Intervale Avenue
Honoree: Puerto Rican born Jose Miranda Sr. (d. 2007) along with his brother Julio, settled in the South Bronx in the mid-1960s. There they opened Miranda’s Dry Cleaners on the corner of Intervale Avenue and 163rd Street. Living in the neighborhood and speaking the language of the community, Jose Miranda quickly became a trusted member of the Longwood community. For many in the South Bronx, Jose Miranda was a part of their most precious memoires; cleaning, tailoring, making alterations for people’s clothing for baptisms, communions, weddings, and jobs. A supporter of the local 41st Precinct, Jose offered heavily discounted services to officers who patrolled and kept the community safe. Following his passing in 2007, Jose’s son, Jose Miranda, Jr., took over operations of the family business, carrying out the legacy of his father and uncle. (Salamanca)
LL:2022/54