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Community leaders: Thieves targeting texters

Community leaders in Soundview and Parkchester are warning texters to pay attention amid a rash of robberies. Police say those using sidekicks or smart phones are being targeted by thieves due to the

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Oct 6, 2008, 7:11 PM

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