What time does amigo brothers take place?

"Amigo Brothers" by Piri Thomas takes place in the present time when it was written, which was the mid-20th century. The story is set in a contemporary urban neighborhood, likely in New York City where the author was from. The specific time period is not explicitly mentioned in the text, but based on the cultural references and language used, it can be inferred to be around the time of its publication in 1978.