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	Hempstead schools elementary students took part in the unveiling of a postage stamp honoring writer&nbsp;Ernest J. Gaines. NewsdayTV&rsquo;s Drew Scott reports.&nbsp;
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Hempstead schools hold ceremony for Ernest J. Gaines postage stamp unveiling

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'It's just wonderful to be able to unveil the stamp here.'

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