Today's 5: Get in on Football Contest Fun

Our Giants-Packers contest is getting lots of attention. You can get in on the action, too.

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On Tuesday:

1. You should get in on the fun withasking readers to pick the final score of Sunday's Giants-Packers playoff game. It's easy; sign in and post your comment. The complete

2.The hosts the monthly meeting of the All are welcome to come with a short prepared pitch about their business. Bring business cards for networking. Entrance is free; event starts at 7 p.m.

3. We'll have a report Tuesday on the Plainview-Old Bethpage meeting from Monday night. The big topic was the report of an executive search firm now assisting the board in

3. You should get in on the fun withasking readers to pick the final score of Sunday's Giants-Packers playoff game. It's easy; sign in and post your comment. The

4. made a last week. Now, Plainview Attorney Mitch Kessler weighs in on the issue in his popular blog.

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