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‘He Talked About Wanting to Be a Doctor and Ate His Chopped Cheese’
Stopping for food in the Bronx, a windy day on Third Avenue and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
Stopping for food in the Bronx, a windy day on Third Avenue and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
Turning to a local institution in a pinch, a tip about Beethoven and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
A trip to the Whitney Museum on a windy day, a stuck elevator and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
A solo trip to the Upper West Side, a bonus at the shoe-repair place and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
Recalling a first job, trading places in a crowded subway car and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
A helper’s quick comeback, tying up loose ends on the No. 4 and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
How to cool drinks in a pinch, a keepsake brought back to life and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
A helping hand on Broadway, sneakers hanging on a wire and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
A beloved necklace breaks in Midtown, an overheard snippet and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
Missing a morning ritual, an accidental act of recycling and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
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