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Sept. 11: Anniversary of 9/11

The five things you should know today.

1. In honor of the 11th anniversary of 9/11, Patch compiled a about how East Meadow has remembered those whose lives were touched by the Sept. 11 attacks in past years.

2. The will hold its at at 7 p.m.

3. On Sept. 6, Edward Mangano hosted a candlelight memorial in honor of those who died on Sept. 11. The names of the 349 Nassau County residents who perished were read by family members. Read more about the ceremony at 10 a.m.

4. Leaders recently held a to discuss what should be done if a gunman opens fire in a public place. Rep. Peter King joined Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and state and federal security experts in Bethpage Monday and on spoke on the matter.

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