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When Mommy Drives Drunk Part I: Why moms do it

The trend of Hudson Valley and Westchester moms driving drunk with their kids in the car is raising questions about what's behind the behavior. Over the past year, 13 local mothers have been arrested

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May 28, 2014, 4:57 PM

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