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The Roslyn Grist Mill, which dates back to the early 1700s, was lifted off its current foundation on Thursday by hydraulic jacks supported by six columns of timber cribbings and two steel lifting beams to construct a new foundation. Newsday's Town of North Hempstead reporter Dandan Zou has more information. Credit: Newsday / Yeong-Ung Yang