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Community service becomes Sandy cleanup

A beachfront house is damaged in the aftermath

Photo credit: AP | A beachfront house is damaged in the aftermath of yesterday's surge from superstorm Sandy in Coney Island's Sea Gate community. (Oct. 30, 2012)

New Yorkers who got into minor trouble in Manhattan have been sentenced to Sandy.

Last week, 70 people who were given community service after pleading guilty to infractions like public drunkenness, open container violations or speeding were shuttled to Coney Island in Brooklyn to help with cleanup efforts after the devastating storm.

They raked leaves, shoveled mud and picked up garbage...

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