Today's 5: Romantic Comedy at Library

The Plainview Library's Wednesday film series continues today with two free showings of the romantic comedy "Crazy, Stupid, Love."

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On Wednesday:

1. The romantic comedy, "Crazy, Stupid, Love" starring Steve Carrell, Julianne Moore and Ryan Gosling will be shown at the at 3 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. The film runs 118 minutes (PG-13) is free.

2. County Executive Edward Mangano's into four has set off a . See prominent Democrat Judy Jacobs' response here.

3. It's Feb. 1 and today's forecast calls for a chance of showers early followed by clearing skies and temperatures in upper 50s. Similar mild weather is forecast through Super Bowl weekend. Thursday is Groundhog Day. We'll say no more, as not to jinx it.

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