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Looks like the battle between Duane Reade's "disco sign" and the Upper West Side has finally come to a close. On Friday night, two days before the scheduled protest, Duane Reade caved and took the flashing sign down, to the relief of UWS residents, particularly one woman, who said the neighborhood "went from a very serene environment to like being in a club." While serene isn't quite the word we'd use for that strip of Broadway, we'd have to agree that the sign best belongs in Times Square, which reportedly, is where it may be headed.
· Duane Concedes To UWS, Will Remove Disco Sign [Gothamist]
· Upper West Siders Protest Non-Stop Neon at Duane Reade [Racked NY]