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Uniondale sober home counselor Joseph Wood accused of inappropriately touching 2 men

A sober home counselor is under arrest for allegedly touching two men inappropriately. Police say Joseph Wood, 73, hugged and forcibly touched the men in a sexual manner. The two alleged victims,

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Oct 27, 2013, 11:29 AM

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