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Evicted bridge dweller spending nights at 24-hour McDonald’s

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Published April 19, 2014, 3:59 a.m. ET
Joe Zhou, who was living in the frame of the Manhattan Bridge, is now at a 24-hour McDonald's. Kristy Leibowitz
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The Manhattan Bridge as seen from downtown Brooklyn.
The Manhattan Bridge as seen from downtown Brooklyn. Spencer Burnett
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The entrance to one of the shelters built into the framing of the Manhattan Bridge by homeless men. William Farrington
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A shelter made between the steel beams of the Manhattan Bridge hangs above the walkway. William Farrington
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A shelter made between the steel beams of the Manhattan Bridge hangs above the walkway. William Farrington
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The entrance to one of the shelters built into the framing of the Manhattan Bridge by homeless men. William Farrington
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The interior of a cramped shelter made by homeless men in the Manhattan Bridge’s framing. William Farrington
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Joe Zhou after he was discovered to be living in the Manhattan Bridge.
Joe Zhou after he was discovered to be living in the Manhattan Bridge. R. Umar Abbasi
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Zhou being removed from his bridge “home.”
Zhou being removed from his bridge “home.” R. Umar Abbasi
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Zhou's belongings were removed by police.
Zhou’s belongings were removed by police. R. Umar Abbasi
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Zhou speaks with an NYPD officer.
Zhou speaks with an NYPD officer. R. Umar Abbasi