Long Island Newsday - New Long Island Coalition Joins Campaign Against Nigerian Kidnappings

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Date: May 17, 2014
Location: Long Island, NY
Issues: Defense

By Mackenzie Issler

Several Long Island religious leaders and community activists announced the formation Saturday of a coalition in response to the more than 270 Nigerian schoolgirls kidnapped by militants in April.

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Patricia Maher of East Meadow, who is challenging Rep. Peter King in the 2nd Congressional District, is part of the new coalition. "I want to see all means taken to bring the girls back," Maher said.


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