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If you look closely beyond the pain and devastation - you'll find hope.

Beyond debris fields, overlooking trash bags, reflecting off of puddles left from Hurricane Sandy's wake you'll start to notice a familiar site - flags.

Dozens and dozens of American flags in every direction in New Dorp Beach Staten Island.

Every flag with its' own story.

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