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Nov. 11: Veterans Day

Honor vets across the island at several ceremonies today.

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1. It's Veterans Day. Although this year, the day gives schools and workplaces a three-day weekend, the day brings both joy and sadness in remembering those who fought for our freedoms.

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2. Want to know why Veterans Day is in November? Does the LIRR run today? Have a story from your service to our country you would like to share? Check out our

3. Fittingly, on this day in history "God Bless America" was performed for the first time and General George S. Patton Jr. was born today in 1885.

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4. How can riding a bike for four hours put turkey in a child's tummy this Thanksgiving? Check out our to find out.

5. Free events at the Syosset Public Library today:

1 p.m. Taproot Workshops, Inc.
2 p.m. Paint Chip City
3:30 p.m. Snow Globe Journal

Be sure to call ahead at 516-921-7161, as some events have limited space.

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