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Cruises thrive at Manhattan, Brooklyn and N.J. ports

Improved departure sites offer convenience

New Yorkers may be feeling the pinch of a poor economy but that doesn't mean they won't scrape together the change to enjoy a good cruise.

In fact, perhaps because times are tough, cruises -- where one price gets you a room, meals and entertainment -- have become alluring for travelers. Their ranks have increased on average of 7.4 percent each year since 1990, according to Cruise Lines International...

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