We’ve all been there. You have a slice of pizza in hand and for one reason or another, your slice ends up cheese-side down on the sidewalk in front of you.
As depressing as it is to lose your slice to the pavement, you have to brush yourself off and move on, and maybe fish another $1.25 out of your pocket for the once-cheaper dollar slice to ease the pain of the slice you just lost.
The bright side? No pizza slice truly goes to waste in New York City. Here’s a look at some opportunistic New Yorkers who have taken advantage of a free slice.
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