Waldbaum's backs out of mural project in Westhampton Beach - 27 East
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Waldbaum's backs out of mural project in Westhampton Beach

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The vacant National's store adjacent to Waldbaum's on Sunset Avenue in Westhampton Beach.

The vacant National's store adjacent to Waldbaum's on Sunset Avenue in Westhampton Beach.

Westhampton Beach Mayor Conrad Teller and new Deputy Mayor Toni-Jo Birk.

Westhampton Beach Mayor Conrad Teller and new Deputy Mayor Toni-Jo Birk.

By Jessica DiNapoli on Jul 30, 2009
A local Girl Scout Troop’s plans to beautify the windows of the old National’s store in Westhampton Beach were called off after executives who own Waldbaum’s, and also the vacant... more

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