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This not part of the dramatic Manhattan story? (4,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

east side

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'part of the dramatic manhattan story?' is the definition.
'east side' can be an answer for 'part' (east side is a kind of part). I'm not sure about the 'of the dramatic manhattan story?' bit.

I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.

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I've seen this clue in The Times.
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