Spata hard at work during the 1983 Feast. Since 1971, she has been in charge of Lucy's Sausage -- started by her grandmother, whose name was also Lucy, 95 years ago.

Spata hard at work during the 1983 Feast. She has been in charge of Lucy’s Sausage, started by her grandmother (also Lucy) 95 years ago, since 1971.

Caffé Palermo is just one of the most iconic, long-standing vendors at San Gennaro. Some vendors have been around since the start of the Little Italy festival 98 years ago, like Ferrara Bakery.