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Subway Dysfunction & Unplanned Bridge Closures Spark Chaos For July 4th Revelers


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Jake Offenhartz

Published Jul 5, 2019

Modified Jul 5, 2019


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Heavy crowds at East Broadway
Courtesy of Angela Stach

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Jake Offenhartz

Published Jul 5, 2019

Modified Jul 5, 2019


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