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News Forum: How Osama bin Laden's Death Affects the Community

After the mastermind of 9/11 is killed in Pakistan, Patch asks locals how the news is resonating with them.

Since America's number one enemy, Osama bin Laden, was killed Sunday in a military raid in Pakistan, reactions have ranged from sighs of relief to full-blown jubilation.

Crowds gathered outside the White House and at Ground Zero Sunday, chanting "USA" and singing "The Star-Spangled Banner."

In the Smithtown area, less than 60 miles from the site of the World Trade Center attack on 9/11, residents have grieved for a decade, as many who live here know somebody who was killed in the terrorist attack.

We'd love to hear your stories. How do you feel about his death? Does this bring closure? Please share with us in the comments.

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Just a short thought to get the word out quickly about anything in your neighborhood.
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swataz May 23, 2013 at 10:17 am
With the budget "we" just passed? That can't be!
robkoz May 23, 2013 at 09:52 am
"Why are Smithtown teachers continuing to pay for school supplies out of their ownRead More pocket?" Since when? Ever see the big list of supplies kids get in their folders at the end of the year for them to bring in next year? I think you're talking about the wrong school district.