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hrmjustin

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5. Some Staten Island Businesses To Close For Eric Garner March

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Thu Aug 21, 2014, 12:30 PM

Aug 2014

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) – The Staten Island Chamber of Commerce is warning local merchants to consider closing their doors on Saturday in case violence breaks out during a march against police brutality.

The Rev. Al Sharpton plans to lead thousands of people during this weekend’s march for Eric Garner.

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/08/21/some-staten-island-businesses-to-close-for-eric-garner-march/

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