From 'Bad Elmo' to Spider-Man, Times Square tries to tame its wild side

Spider-Man, a.k.a. Jeremiah Martinez, 27, recalled the good old days, before June 21, when he had the run of Times Square. He had favorite spots where he climbed street signs to show off his Spidey-like abilities for tourists, hoping they would pose with him for photos in exchange for tips.

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