The weekend's highlight for Plainview is the 35th consecutive Nationwide 10 Kilometer Run for ASPIRE. The race kicks off at 9 a.m. Sunday at the Mattlin Middle School. Be aware of traffic closings in the area Sunday morning.
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1. Many streets in Plainview and Old Bethpage will be blocked off Sunday for the The action begins at 9 a.m. at the and will be over by noon. Some 800 competitors are expected
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