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OTB regulars split on its fate

What do the OTB regulars at West 38th Street think about its possible demise?

John A. Macko, Jr. 67, Bensonhurst "Mayor Bloomberg wants to clean up this city and get rid of the trash. That trash is us. That's no good. These are all men. They cheat on their wives to come here just to play their game. To be powerful. Men have to be men."

Arthur Phillips, 72, Brooklyn "The mayor's absolutely...

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