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A World War II veteran from Long Island was presented with a long overdue honor on Sunday. Former Navy Petty Officer Frederick Stone, of Stony Brook, received the Purple Heart. Rep. Lee Zeldin presented

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WWII veteran from LI awarded Purple Heart

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