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 "name": "Former Walmart store",
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 "before_notes": "Draft from riverheadnewsreview.archive.timesreview.com, model-extracted, unreviewed: The former Walmart store on Route 58 in Riverhead is being considered for conversion into micro apartments under a town and county plan.",
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    "No details on construction costs or financing.",
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