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So where else will you find a discussion of the best subway musicians? @Times is AOL's New York City area, sponsored by the New York Times. As a result, there's a heavy news emphasis here--national and international as well as local--but there's also lively discussion of all the things that make the Big Apple what it is. This area is also a mecca for crossword puzzle aficionados, with the legendary Times crosswords available for downloading and a bulletin board devoted to their discussion and dissection. - E.L.

subject matter: New York City, media, regional affiliation

regional affiliation: New York City

format: conferencing, chat

language: English

cost:

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