05-09-2026 09:00 via nytimes.com

The Ice Cream Queen of the Bronx

Rina Bajana, 32, spends seven hours a day driving a Mister Softee truck in New York City. Her customers make her feel like a celebrity.
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Her Name Is Rina, but You Can Call Her Mister Softee
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Family seeks answers on Troy explosion that seriously injured girl
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After long battle, Saratoga Springs property owners get permits for vehicle sales
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RPI, Israeli researchers to work on improving civilian safety
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More Albany students can now catch their bus near home instead of walking
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ICE arrested nearly 2,200 people in New York during monthlong operation
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