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Ask a Mexican: Why Are the Mexicans in New York Nicer Than Mexicans in California?

Dear Mexican: I live in East Harlem, which over the years has started to look much less boricua/plátano and much more mexicano—tamales have replaced pastels; you hear “güey” more than “mi pana”; and you can barely make out those smooth salsa bongos under the booming oompah of the ranchera music. So, my question: I’ve been […]

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