Recession Special: Business Sucks on 8th Street

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[Photo of Rugged Sole via Jeremiah's Vanishing NY]

A sign that times are really tough: Even NYU students won't spring for another pair of Nike Dunks.
· Everyday Chatter [Jeremiah's Vanishing NY]