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Ivy League janitor graduates with honors

A 52-year-old Bronx man has become an Ivy League graduate, proving that with hard work and dedication, it's never too late to reach your goals. After nearly 12 years as a janitor by night and student

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May 14, 2012, 9:32 PM

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