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Staff Sgt. James Fitzgerald discusses effects of fireworks on those with PTSD

Staff Sgt. James Fitzgerald, of the NYC Veterans Alliance, discusses how he helps those with post-traumatic stress syndrome deal with being triggered by fireworks.

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Jun 30, 2020, 5:27 PM

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