Meet Ray of Ray's Candy Store, A NYC Institution
Channel: Gothamist
Date: 2016-12-20

Ray Alvarez, 84 years old, has run the NYC institution Ray's Candy Store since 1974. He's collected some great stories over the years, including the time his neighbors saved him from eviction. Watch the video to learn more about why everyone loves Ray, and see how he makes his famous fried oreos. More here: http://gothamist.com/2016/12/20/rays_candy_store_video.php

Video by Jessica Leibowitz

Photos courtesy of Matt Rosen and JDX

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