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Rental Housing Project Gets Approval For 2nd Time In Hempstead
The complex at 257 Main St. which will have 246 apartments, is expected to create 100 construction jobs.

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The complex at 257 Main St. which will have 246 apartments, is expected to create 100 construction jobs.

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