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	The Port Jefferson Grand Republic ferry&#39;s captain and crew received&nbsp;the Coast Guard&#39;s Public Service Commendation Award on Friday, for helping to save the life of an eighteen month old girl from Stony Brook, who fell from her parent&#39;s car and onto the deck. The ferry was on its way back to Port Jefferson from&nbsp;Bridgeport when they turned back around.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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