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Jenny Craig, With 9 LI Locations, Tells Workers It's Closing: Report
Jenny Craig, with locations across Nassau and Suffolk counties, reportedly told employees it will close its doors.

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Jenny Craig, with locations across Nassau and Suffolk counties, reportedly told employees it will close its doors.

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