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Michael Cass's avatar

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

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Linda Helbling's avatar

Way ahead of Geraldo Rivera and Willowbrook…

Thanks, Jack, for yet another fascinating story.

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Jack Kelly's avatar

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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james a. steinberg, new yorker's avatar

Fascinating piece. Thanks, Jack.

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Thomas Gilling's avatar

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

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