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Bayside resident and WWII veteran Gene Freedman celebrates 100th birthday

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Nov. 7, 2024 By QNS News Team Eugene “Gene” Freedman, a long-time Bayside resident and first-generation American, is celebrating his 100th birthday Thursday. Born on Nov. 7, 1924, to Russian immigrant parents who sought refuge in the United States to escape persecution, Freedman has led a life marked by dedication to family, community, and…