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Statues of John Roebling, his son Washington Roebling and Washington’s wife Emily, who were chiefly responsible for the design and construction of the Brooklyn Bridge. Eagle file photo

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    On New Year’s Day, people were ringing in the ne On New Year’s Day, people were ringing in the new year with a famous Brooklyn tradition. Cold temperatures didn’t stop a huge crowd from participating in the 122nd Annual Coney Island Polar Bear Club New Year’s Day Plunge. See more photos at the link in bio. Photo by Beth Eisgrau-Heller
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