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	The mother of 13-year-old Javien Coleman, who died of cancer last year, said his death was due to toxic air at his Bellport school, which is located near a landfill. NewsdayTV&rsquo;s Cecilia Dowd reports.
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A Three Kings Day event took place at the Knights of Columbus in Brentwood on Sunday. The celebration provided a warm, welcoming environment in a time of uncertainty, according to some attendees. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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