Interview: Stephanie Rodriguez Talks Bronx, 00s Nostalgia, and More in Doodles from the Boogie Down

When I first moved to New York City I didn’t know the first thing about “boroughs”. Were they like neighborhoods? I’d heard of Staten Island and Queens but I didn’t really understand what the difference was between them. Really, it wasn’t until I started working for New York Public Library that I realized how vital each borough is to the heart and soul of the city. I also learned that while most of the press goes to Brooklyn and Manhattan, it’s the Bronx that commands your respect. For one thing...