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By Chris Shott 2/22/08 5:36pm

Damon Hemmerdinger Does His Best George W. Bush Impersonation

Queens shopping mall developer Damon Hemmerdinger is doing his part to boost sluggish retail sales.

The son of MTA Chairman Dale Hemmerdinger is handing out $50 bills on Friday afternoon to patrons at his Atlas Park shopping center in Glendale.

Ironically, Manhattanites looking to cash in should be aware of Read More

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