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Nyackers Come to the Rescue (On National TV)

National news program films in Nyack

Last night, ABC News of the candid camera show What Would You Do?, which puts unsuspecting bystanders in ethical dilemmas.

The episode had a local draw—it was filmed in Nyack at the . In the show, a handicapped woman out grocery shopping was subjected to demeaning and condescending behavior—and ABC wanted to see if any local shoppers would jump in to help.

They did. Several residents stood up for the woman, wagged their fingers at the rude rascal or summoned the store manager. You can watch the full episode here; click the link that reads "Would You Stop Wheelchair Discrimination?" 

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