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Could be but...
The complete phrase used in the South predates "Hereees Johnny" and is self-explanatory e.g. "Free beer? I'll be there in a New York minute and that ain't but thirty seconds!"
circa 1958
Entire Thread Subject Posted By Posted "a New York minute"? Fritz 05/13/13 01:37 AM Re: "a New York minute"? Faldage 05/13/13 10:38 AM Re: "a New York minute"? jenny jenny 05/13/13 02:25 PM Re: "a New York minute"? LukeJavan8 05/13/13 05:14 PM
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