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Penny street con artist operation shocks Brooklyn crowd
In a Brooklyn corner shop on Joy Street Walter Goodenough runs a penny charity scheme attracting locals who donate pennies while he amplifies the tale of a controversial wage. The piece notes thefts and an ongoing police watch, with neighbors debating the charity’s legitimacy and the town’s fascination with his acts.
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