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Red Hook Resident Eddie Acosta Fights On After Sandy
Six months after Hurricane Sandy devastated Red Hook the community remains resilient. Eddie Acosta, a retired veteran, checked on neighbors during the storm and continues to aid residents by cleaning apartments and doing electrical work while coping with mold related lung issues. He credits the neighborhood with renewed unity and says he would do it again if needed.
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