Constance Sparks is 88 years old. She lives in Manhattan with her two adult children and more cats than they care to say. She has lived in the same building for 67 years. She lives next door to reporter Katia Savchuk, who spent some time getting to know her neighbor.

Just a Coincidence

Brighton Beach in Brooklyn is known for its Russian restaurants. But it’s also home to what many say is the best Uighur cuisine in New York. Uighurs are a small ethnic group from western China. There aren’t many restaurants in New York — let alone the country — that serve Uighur food. Katia Savchuk reports.

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