"We were just there, street performing, dressed up in costume, interacting with the public and just taking photos with people. We were just there spreading positivity."
"She's almost my kid's age," said Mahmud, a father of three from Elmhurst, Queens. "After all, I believe in the Judgement Day. I have to stand in front of my God, that's the reason why I forgive her. If I forgive her, God will forgive me."