There's a blood drive today that could help save lives. You can participate at Plainview Hopsital.
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1. Plainview hosts a blood drive today from 6:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Officials say there is an urgent need because recent storms and power outages resulted in serious shortfalls of donations.
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2. The big news yesterday was the elections. See our extensive coverage Wednesday of local races and follows on the narrow race for control of the Nassau County Legislature.
3. It's all week long. The eight-day promotion features a special prix fixe dinner offered by all restaurant participants, including those in Plainview.
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4. The PTA meets tonight at 7:30 p.m.
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