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Because of a Levitt & Sons' restrictive policy against blacks, Eugene Burnett, a World War II veteran, could not buy a Levitt house. Instead, he bought one in Ronek Park. Today, Burnett lives in Wyandanch.

Because of a Levitt & Sons' restrictive policy against blacks, Eugene Burnett, a World War II veteran, could not buy a Levitt house. Instead, he bought one in Ronek Park. Today, Burnett lives in Wyandanch. (Newsday Photo/John Paraskevas)

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