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Bed-Stuy man bringing sweetness of watermelon to his community

One Brooklyn man is savoring the sweet life and helping his Bed-Stuy community do the same - one watermelon at a time.

Karina Gerry and News 12 Staff

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Jul 10, 2024, 12:02 AM

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Updated 354 days ago

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