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Great article, never saw her statue on Roosevelt Island but will make it a point to do so.

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Jun 4, 2023Liked by Jack Kelly

Way ahead of Geraldo Rivera and Willowbrook…

Thanks, Jack, for yet another fascinating story.

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Thanks, Linda. I first came across Nellie Bly reading about John L. Sullivan, the first champion boxer---she even interviewed HIM (and poked his biceps).

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Fascinating piece. Thanks, Jack.

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Wonderful statue of her. Modern. Saintly character. Thnx. Tom

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