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5 Things: 9/11 Memorial Services, Locals Talk Impact 10 Years Later

Photo galleries of local parks and memorial gardens will also be posted on Patch throughout the day.

Sunday marks the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. With the anniversary just 48 hours away, we'll provide coverage on local memorial services, allow locals to express how the attacks impacted their lives and more.

1. Check out our photos of the memorial garden for the late Doug Oelschlager, former St. James Fire District captain, at 6 a.m.

2. Residents spoke with Patch to express how 9/11 has affected their views on family, freedom and safety. Check out what they had to sat at 8 a.m.

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3. Make sure to answer our Patch Question at 10 a.m. Friday's question: "Will You Attend the 9/11 Service on Main Street?"

4. Deviating from our 9/11 coverage, take a look at the homes purchased this week locally in Sold!

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5. The Town of Smithtown and the Greater Smithtown Chamber of Commerce will host a


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