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Manhattan, Kansas is nicknamed "The Little Apple"

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Adventures in Old New York

Manhattan's historic neighborhoods, secret spots, and colorful characters, from the hosts of the "Bowery Boys" podcast

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Roosevelt Island was named "Welfare Island" in 1921 after the Penitentiary Hospital located on the Island. It was renamed in honor of Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1977

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