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Interview with Sam Roberts
Sam Roberts, Urban Affairs Correspondent for the New York Times, appreciates the diverse history of the city in which he lives. In his book, A History of New York in 101 Objects, Roberts tells his version of the history of New York through a set of 101 objects that define it. Some of the objects are humorous and most historical, yet all have a unique and fascinating story behind them.
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