Williamsburg community reeling following fire that destroyed businesses
Families and community leaders told CBS New York's Christina Fan the blaze on Sunday couldn't have come at a worse time.
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Families and community leaders told CBS New York's Christina Fan the blaze on Sunday couldn't have come at a worse time.
Families and community leaders told CBS New York the blaze on Sunday couldn't have come at a worse time.
Livelihoods were destroyed, families were displaced, and a community was left without vital services, all the result of a massive fire in Williamsburg over the weekend that burned down nearly a dozen businesses. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
Police said the driver did not stay at the scene after striking the woman.
Police said the driver did not stay at the scene after striking the woman.
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