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Firefighter, math teacher named Brooklyn heroes

A Canarsie firefighter and a math teacher are the latest Brooklyn residents to be recognized as "Heroes of the Month."  Borough President Eric Adams gave Lt. Robert Whelan an honorary citation after

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