Bed bugs found at school in Queens

Bed bugs found at school in Queens

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Bed bugs have been found in 15 classrooms in P.S. 69 in Jackson Heights, Queens, according to DNAinfo.com.

The Department of Education says the problem has been going on since September, but denies there is an infestation.

Some parents see things differently. They say the school has a history of bed bugs. And to make things worse, the kids end up bringing them home.

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