David Filkins: ALBANY — Against the back wall of the Price Chopper on Madison Avenue, under a sign that says ''WE KNOW MEAT,'' hundreds of pounds of chicken, pork and beef are wrapped in clear plastic and stacked on shelves.
The meat is fresh.
And rather expensive — unless you steal it.
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