The First Crusties of Spring

Leonardo DiCaprio was right about the effects of global warming, not only on movie production but on the migration of species!

Witness this, seen last Sunday on Second Avenue — the crusties returned early:

Crusties returned early.

Many crusties like to spend their days loitering on St. Mark's Place. The formerly-beloved JAS Mart has already prepared for their return:

Prepared for crusties' return.

Here's a close-up:

Close-up.

East Villagers welcome the crusties with open arms — which is another way of saying they like to keep them at arm's length!

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