Spring Has Finally Sprung (Penny)
April 19th 2009 The aroma of caramelized nuts halos around street vendors across Manhattan. It creeps up my nostrils the moment I step outdoors, mingling with smokey street-meat and charred pretzels, conjuring a jumble of candied childhood memories. But the smell of Manhattan has changed since we arrived. It's now suspiciously laced with flowery overtones. Strolling through the East Village this morning, a wispy
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