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Mott Haven residents concerned over needles in street, on sidewalk

Residents in Mott Haven are worried about needles and syringes littering area streets and sidewalks. News 12 cameras captured images of needles around a bench and tree near the corner of East 145th

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Oct 4, 2016, 4:14 PM

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