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With A Dearth Of Viable Public Transportation, A Private Group Is Stepping Up For Emergency Trips

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Alma Tovar drives the van for OLA. DANA SHAW

Alma Tovar drives the van for OLA. DANA SHAW

Minerva Perez

Minerva Perez

executive director of Organización Latino-Americana

executive director of Organización Latino-Americana

authorKate Riga on Feb 6, 2018
According to Google Maps, the drive in East Hampton from a home in Springs to East End Pediatrics is a snap: nine minutes. The online GPS lists only the driving... more

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