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Long Island family rescued from car stuck in flooded waters

News 12's Erin Colton and Rich Barrabi spoke with Brian Waterson, the Port Washington ex-fire chief/fire prevention officer, who helped rescue a family from a car stuck in flooded waters Tuesday night.

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Aug 7, 2024, 11:07 AM

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