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Q&A with Rockaways resident William Smith

Retired school bus driver William Smith sells homegrown tomatoes on Beach 92nd in Rockaway Beach.

How long have you lived in the area?

I was born and raised on Rockaway Beach. I've lived within three blocks of here all my life -- Beach 91st, Beach 92nd, Beach 88th. Four blocks, I guess.

What's so great about the Rockaways?

We're right close to the beach. Summer down here...

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