Julianna Bragg, CNN



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New Yorkers have jaywalked for decades. It’s now legal, but tourists may want to think twice before following locals into the street

Eating a slice of New York pizza, taking a stroll in Central Park and hustling down the busy sidewalks of Manhattan are all quintessential elements of New York City life that many a tourist dreams of doing. For many locals, jaywalking — crossing the street without regard for traffic signals — has also long been considered a rite of passage.

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