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Sean Eldridge: Hudson Valley's rising advocate wields wealth for change

Originally published: November 13, 2012 1:15 PM
Updated: November 13, 2012 2:25 PM
By BETTY MING LIU  betty.liu@cablevision.com

Sean Eldridge, 26, an entrepreneur and political activist

Photo credit: Xavier Mascareñas | Sean Eldridge, 26, an entrepreneur and political activist who lives in Garrison with his husband, Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes, stands near the Hudson River in Peekskill. (Oct. 24, 2012)

As the Hudson Valley rebuilds after Hurricane Sandy in a nation where President Barack Obama was re-elected by the most socially diverse electorate ever, the name Sean Eldridge might start popping up in more conversations.

Until now, the low-key 26-year-old son of physicians has been best known as an advocate for same-sex marriage who tied the knot on June 30 with his longtime partner, Facebook...

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