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After Lead Paint Fiasco, NYCHA Admits To More Shortcomings
The housing authority's violations likely go beyond lead paint, its interim chairman admitted Wednesday.

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The housing authority's violations likely go beyond lead paint, its interim chairman admitted Wednesday.

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