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An American soldier is seen in Afghanistan (file / credit: TAUSEEF MUSTAFA/AFP/Getty Images)

26 Army National Guard Soldiers From Queens Ready For Deployment To Afghanistan

There were tears, hugs and lots of goodbyes in Queens at an American Legion during a farewell ceremony for 26 members of the 14th Finance Detachment.

2011/11/06

Brandon Nimmo (credit: AP Photo/Tim Kupsick), David Wright (credit: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Brandon Nimmo, Mets’ Newly Minted Millionaire Prospect, Heaps Praise On David Wright

Brandon Nimmo had some anxious moments before he finally signed his first pro contract, more than he felt on draft night when the Mets surprisingly nabbed him in the first round.

WFAN–2011/08/17

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