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Last-ditch effort made to keep ladder company open

Residents and politicians gathered at City Hall Friday in a last-ditch effort to keep a ladder company open overnight. Starting Saturday, Ladder Company 53 on City Island will close nightly at 6 p.m.

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Jan 16, 2009, 6:49 PM

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