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Lake Grove man claims he was the victim of a hate crime

A former New York City correction captain from Lake Grove says he is the victim of a hate crime. Around 11 p.m. Tuesday, Errol Toulon says he heard someone shout a racial slur and then a loud explosion

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Feb 7, 2007, 5:51 PM

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