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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

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Jul 9, 2024, 8:02 PM

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

News 12's Karina Gerry spoke with the man who residents have coined as the neighborhood's "Watermelon Man."

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