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Astoria Characters: The Big Guy With the Cute Beagle

Nancy Ruhling | Posted 05.25.2011 | New York
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Nancy Ruhling

When Bob Koch walks in, Caesar, a benevolent Beagle with big eyes, is lounging in it. Up until Caesar's arrival 2½ years ago, it was Bob's chair. "Now, it's our chair," he says.

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Astoria Characters: The Little Guy Who Made It Big

Nancy Ruhling | Posted 05.25.2011 | New York
Read More: Astoria, Landlord, Bakery, California Grape, Immaculate Conception Church, Sicily, Apartment Building, Tony Manganaro, Nancy Ruhling, Wedding, Deli, Gold Chain, Astoria World Manor, Mercedes, Bread, Tobacco, Mammogram, New York News, Pregnant, Wine, Messina, Ali Superiore, New York News
Nancy Ruhling

Agatino "Tony" Manganaro, who came to New York from Sicily with a pregnant wife and only $25 in his pocket, didn't get where he is by resting. He worked -- his brawn and his brains.

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