Cold winter days don’t stop street vendors from earning a living
New York City winters can be harsh, especially for those who work on the street. Street vendors share their experiences working through the city’s coldest months.
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After a gubernatorial contest that had tightened to a practical toss-up polling-wise, jostling a sleepy New York Democratic establishment into a last-minute frenzy that included high-profile rallies with Hillary Clinton and President Joe Biden, the clearing smoke leaves a victorious Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul.
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