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Uniondale fire official claims son was racially profiled

<p>Uniondale Fire Commissioner Richard Harris says his son was targeted by Nassau deputy sheriffs because of the color of his skin.</p>

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Uniondale fire official claims son was racially profiled

<p>Uniondale Fire Commissioner Richard Harris says his son was targeted by Nassau deputy sheriffs because of the color of his skin.</p>

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