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Personal Narrative: I Love New York

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The words "I love New York" hold so true, something I experienced when I stepped off the plane back in 1965 upon arrival from Germany. I read stories and heard so much about New York City that I didn’t know what to expect. And I was not disappointed when I laid my eyes on those tall skyscrapers and saw the flow of energy in front of me. Since then, I have been back numerous times always feeling the excitement and the never-ending flow of people. Back in those days, the city was unsafe to walk due to violent gangs. Not knowing the city, many tourists ended up in the wrong section of the city. The good news is, that in recent years, the overall crime rate has gone down in the city, making it one of the safest cities in the United States. I remember

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