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Islandia man accused of anti-Muslim attack

An Islandia man was arrested Thursday for allegedly trying to kill a woman and her daughter because they are Muslims. Police say 23-year-old Joseph Ballance verbally threatened the women, who were clothed

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Aug 27, 2009, 7:30 PM

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