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Claim Text: Ms. Shapiro, the museum curator, said she sympathized with the artists, but doesn’t know the fate of the remaining cards.
Simplified Text: Ms Shapiro said she sympathized with artists but does not know the fate of remaining cards
Confidence Score: 0.900
Claim Maker: Ms. Shapiro
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "person": "Ms. Shapiro", "job_title": "museum curator" }
UUID: a1164e24-ca0d-49ca-a21d-b1456008a393
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Created: February 15, 2026 at 4:08 PM (7 months ago)
Last Updated: February 15, 2026 at 4:08 PM (7 months ago)

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MetroCard Art Exhibit in NYC Marks the End of an Era

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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/10/nyregion/metro-card-art-exhibit-nyc.html

Artists who create art from New York City MetroCards are facing the end of an era as the cards are phased out. An exhibit at the New York Transit Museum will showcase their work, but the artists are struggling to find enough cards to continue their craft.

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