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        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS IRS FORM 990, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION UPON WRITTEN REQUEST AT PO BOX 60, 414 WALBURTON AVENUE, HASTINGS ON HUDSON, NY 10706 OR BY CALLING (914) 412-5120.</ExplanationTxt>
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