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Joe Lhota Knew Keri Russell Was Going to Get Robbed

By Joe Coscarelli

Republican New York City mayoral candidate Joe Lhota marches in the 69th Annual Columbus Day Parade on October 14, 2013 in New York City. With dozens of floats, marching bands and politicians on hand, the annual celebration of Italian American culture and heritage draws large crowds along 5th Avenue.

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“See, I told you guys this was going to happen,” the mayoral also-ran and neighbor to the Felicity star told reporters last night upon learning of her break-in. Mayor-elect Lhota would have also made sure she ended up with Noel.

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