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When NYC diner owner dies from COVID-19, his son gets inspiration to keep business open

Family-run Gee Whiz Diner is a Tribeca institution that nearly shut its doors after pandemic-related financial struggles and the death of owner and patriarch Peter Panayiotou. CBS News speaks with Peter's son Chris about his family's resilience and how the community, and a simple sign, helped them keep their American dream alive. Nikki Battiste reports.
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