The soul of NYC, then and now
For decades, the Lower East Side was a kind of immigrant ghetto, ground zero for poor and working-class families trying to achieve their American dream. Though hints of the past still linger in the old tenement buildings and bustling ethnic restaurants, these days trendy yuppies and hipsters far outnumber anyone fresh off the boat. Locally-owned boutiques and hot bars make the Lower East Side a not-to-miss area of NYC, while its rich history will make you wonder when and what will be the next incarnation of this constantly-evolving neighborhood.
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