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	High school football returned on Long Island Friday, and so did the Native American team names the state is in the process of removing. Amityville has phased out its Indian head logo over the past several years, but&nbsp;residents say the Warrior name should stay. NewsdayTV&#39;s Carissa Kellman reports.
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