My 3-year-old is best friends with a 70-year-old hot dog vendor. Their friendship taught me the power of unexpected connections.

• 01/30/2025, 4:10 AM
• businessinsider.com

Courtesy of Frani Chung

New York City has over 23,000 street vendors, including 4,000 hot dog stands, but for my son, there's only one: Billy's Hot Cart. What started as a toddler's fascination with the hot dog man has become a daily visit, reminding me that community exists even in a massive city.