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This is one of the many reasons I love living in New York City. Check this out.

Gary Russo from Queens, a Second Avenue Subway sandhog singing Frank Sinatra hits during his lunch break.

The sign behind him says: “Forget all the noise, traffic and the impact of the 2nd Ave. Subway. Enjoy the music.”

After singing a surprisingly transporting rendition of Sinatra’s “Summer Wind,” Russo explains why he’s out there:

“We’re trying to give back a little bit, you know know? Lunchtime,” Russo says with a smile to the camera. And in an interview with the Post, he adds, “We’ve infected this neighborhood with noise. I’d be up in arms, too.” To make up for the cacophony, Russo lugs his karaoke equipment all the way from Queens each day, and spends his 30 minute lunch break singing for the neighborhood.

[Video by David Fischer]