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Mattress Giveaway In Queens Highlights Depth Of Need That Remains 3 Weeks After Ida

At First Baptist Church in East Elmhurst, organizations are helping families replace water-soaked mattresses.

(Renee Schiavone/Patch)

September 23, 2021

Three weeks after the remnants of Hurricane Ida pummeled the region, homes in Queens are still unlivable.

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Furniture has yet to be replaced.

At First Baptist Church in East Elmhurst, organizations are helping families replace water-soaked mattresses.

Find out what's happening in New York Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.



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