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Dentists offer cash for candy to thank troops
Photo credit: Charles Eckert | Eugene Antenucci is offering to buy Halloween candy from kids and adults, which will be sent to troops abroad. (Nov. 3, 2009)
On the floor of the All City Cosmetic Dental Care office in Huntington Station Tuesday, averted cavities and forsaken calories sat in chocolaty, sugary piles.
Just days after Halloween, local dentists were offering children the chance to turn the sweet loot into cash, usually a dollar per pound. The candy is then sent to troops overseas.
Out of the $100 he started the day with, Dr. Boris...
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