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Jerry's Newsstand is officially open for business once again. Of the battle, Jerry's friend and former Community Board 2 member told Bedford + Bowery, "I liken dealing with the DCA before de Blasio to dealing with Inspector Javert from 'Les Miserables,' who was going after Jerry as Jean Valjean." [B+B]
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