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Volunteers give out backpacks to nearly 1,000 children at event

Volunteers at the Chevrolet in New Rochelle gave out backpacks to nearly 1,000 children – just in time for the new school year.

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Volunteers give out backpacks to nearly 1,000 children at event

Volunteers at the Chevrolet in New Rochelle gave out backpacks to nearly 1,000 children – just in time for the new school year.

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