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The children and grandchildren of Holocaust survivors keep the stories alive

According to the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, the youngest survivors today are said to be 73 years old.

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Brooklyn Haitians struggle with Trump’s offensive comments

Education about their community is key.

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Some Ghanaian immigrants agree with Trump’s “shithole” comments

Unemployment is high in Ghana.

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Counting the homeless

In groups of three to five people, HOPE volunteers are assigned a certain amount of blocks to canvass in one of the city’s five boroughs. They spend roughly four hours — from midnight to 4 a.m. — asking everyone they encounter if they have a place to sleep that night.

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Statue of Liberty Reopens Despite Government Shutdown

when New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the state would cover the costs to re-open the statue, eager tourists rushed to lower Manhattan to cross Liberty Island off their list of must-see attractions.

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Tic and Tac

Live in Washington Square Park

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Father Pigeon sells felt pigeons in Washington Square Park

For $40 you can buy a felt pigeon in Washington Square Park

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Growing up playing the piano

Memories of growing up hitting the keys.

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The Dosa Man

Thiru Kumar, also known as Dosa Man, has been a food fixture at Washington Square Park for the past 16 years.

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NY People: Dokodemo Manager/Chef, Dahyun Lee

Dokodemo is a Japanese grill in the East Village, New York. Dahyun Lee is the manager and chef.