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Struggling souvenir shops cling to New York charm
In Times Square to the World Trade Center area, gift shops face sharp tourism declines from the pandemic. Owners like Ali Zaidi report daily sales plummets, staff cutbacks, and heavy rent while hoping for a holiday rebound and federal aid.
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