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Tribute to Joe Ades in Union Square on Saturday

February 4, 2009 @ 6:27 pm

Photo by Kesnerster on Flickr There’s going to be a tribute and memorial to the late Joseph “Joe” Ades in Union Square this Saturday at 1PM on the south steps near the statue. The organizer is asking everybody to take … Continue reading →

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Portrait of Joe Ades inside a Starbucks

February 3, 2009 @ 8:07 pm

Photo: carrot man by laurenfarmer This is by far the most awesome picture I’ve ever seen of Joseph “Joe” Ades, the curious and interesting old man who sold potato peelers on New York City streets for over 60 years. If … Continue reading →

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Joseph Ades, New York City potato peeler salesman, dead at 75

February 3, 2009 @ 1:19 pm

Photo: Joe Ades in Chinatown by Joyce Wong Some sad news coming in this morning, as The New York Times is reporting that the gentlemen potato peeler Joseph Ades passed away on Sunday at the age of 75. Ades (pronounced … Continue reading →

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