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The Heart of Little Italy: A Journey Through Time
There was a time when the essence of Italy could be found without setting foot in the country itself; one merely had to stroll down Mulberry Street in New York City. The neighborhood, known as Little Italy, brimmed with the scents of fresh cannoli, the sound of Sicilian arguments among old men, and the melodies of Frank Sinatra wafting from corner cafes. Once an emblematic enclave of culture and community, Little Italy has since become a shadow of its former self, a bittersweet reflection of a bygone era now fighting for survival amidst the relentless evolution of the city.