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April 29, 2010 Staff Report
After lengthy delays, Bank of America opened its Sunnyside branch for business earlier this week.
Permit issues and security concerns (dealing with the bank vault) delayed its opening. The bank is located on the corner of Greenpoint Ave and 46th Street.
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