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Week in Review: A Tree Debate and Thanksgiving

A roundup of the top headlines in the area this week.

Take a look back at some of the top stories from the past week.

Every year the Heritage Trust in Mount Sinai, hosts a tree lighting celebration in December that they've been calling a "holiday tree." This year there has been a debate over whether the name should be changed to Christmas tree.

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Albany men's basketball Will Brown's family legacy dates far back in Miller Place with his father the longtime athletic director of the school. Brown spoke with Patch about his Miller Place connections.

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Local bars prepped for the big night out on Thanksgiving Eve. With everyone home from school for the holiday, bars see a big spike the night before Thanksgiving. Read how bars prepped for the night. 

Changes in the special education program in Rocky Point have caused confusion and unrest among parents and students in the program. These concerns came to a head at this weeks Board of Education meeting.


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