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East Hampton Latino student tells story of success

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By Aline Reynolds on Jun 23, 2008
Throughout his life, Alex Jerez, 22, of Springs has faced many obstacles, supporting himself financially since early adolescence and learning how to find a place of his own in society.... more

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