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Charges upgraded for mom accused of DWI with child in car

Police say upgraded charges have been brought against an Amityville mom accused of driving drunk with her kids in the car. Police say Benigna Pinedamata's infant and toddler were in the SUV with her

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Mar 26, 2015, 4:41 PM

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