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Hempstead names winners of senior housing lottery

Pearl Gibson, 70, of Floral Park sprinted from her seat and threw her arms around the town supervisor.

Larry Chin, 67, of Merrick sprang up, pumping his hands in the air.

And Jose Joseph, 63, of Elmont hurried to the front of the room with his wife, Mariamma, 67.

All had just learned that they are among the winners of Hempstead Town's affordable housing lottery for senior citizens,...

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