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New York City

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One of the key financial, communications, and arts centers of the world.

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She lives in New York City with her husband and two sons.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 6, 2026

East Williamsburg is a sprawling obstacle course of shops and bars, all catering to the younger new residents who have moved to New York City in order to work hard and play harder.

From Slate Sep. 6, 2026

I quit my corporate career in New York City and gave up a rent-controlled apartment in Jersey City.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2026

That same year, she landed a role in the hit musical movie “Coyote Ugly,” which was filmed primarily in and around New York City.

From MarketWatch Sep. 4, 2026

I resolved to make myself as useful as possible so he will allow me to live & get to New York City.

From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman

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