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E: Guess what just went in on Delancey Street, across from the Chase?
S: A Duane Reade.
E: No, that's already there.
S: A McDonald's.
E: No, that's already there.
S: Bank of America.
E: No, we've got that already.
S: Starbucks.
E: No, we've already got a Starbucks. It's a Chase! Right across the street from the Chase!


(There is also a Chase on 1st and A and another on 1st and Second Ave. and another on Grand St. just off the Bowery.)