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	The Roosevelt Union Free School district has filed a notice of claim against neighboring school districts, alleging racist comments were made at February basketball games. NewsdayTV&#39;s Steve Langford reports.
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Attorney: Roosevelt School District files notice of claim over alleged racist comments at basketball games

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