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Dog saves family, friend from Levittown house fire

Police say a dog is a hero today after saving a family and their friend from a raging Levittown house fire. The fire broke out around 12:45 a.m. this morning on Prentice Road. News 12 Long Island has

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Feb 24, 2012, 11:16 AM

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