Gothamist publisher Jake Dobkin answers listeners' questions from his perspective as a lifelong New Yorker.

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In talking about how often ppl are bringing dogs on the subway lately, @jakedobkin says nowadays we see all kind of animals on the subways...including pythons + toucans. "It gets pretty crazy down there."

— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) May 17, 2018