Traffic on the East River starts early and ends late.
I shot the second image while sitting in a booth in the diner. Somewhere within a half mile or so someone is about to receive breakfast. Many of us here in the city have kitchens that are only large enough for 3/4 of a person, so the takeout business thrives.
The owner of the restaurant has told me he would hire as many of these immigrants who want to work for him. They are reliable, grateful and willing to work in all types of weather. He thinks many or most tend to send part of what they make back to their families.