New Yorkers create desire paths through snowy New York

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New Yorkers are forging temporary paths through snow-covered sidewalks, creating new routes to navigate the city. These "desire paths" are formed by pedestrians seeking more convenient ways to reach destinations like work and home, bypassing blocked walkways. The necessity of these paths is fostering closer social interactions and slowing down the city's usual pace.


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