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Lynbrook salutes veterans with Patriots' picnic

Posted Wednesday, May 29, 2013 2:35 pm

The magician’s helpers were amazed that a mouse appeared in an empty tube after they shouted “abracadabra.”

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Andrew O’Toole, 2, and Katie O’Toole, 5, shared a hug during the festivies.

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Nicholas Taylor, 5, came down the inflatable slide set up in Greis Park.

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THe fireworks display was an exciting finale to Lynbrook’s Patriot’s weekend.

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The USO girls Jill Butterfield, left, Siri Howard, and Lexy Romano-Brown put on an entertaining Memorial Day show.

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By Mary Malloy

The Village of Lynbrook hosted its annualPatriots’ Weekend on Sunday, May 26 at Greis Park in Lynbrook. The day included an open ceremony to welcome the residents and the veterans; the mayor’s picnic; live entertainment in the gazebo; The USO Girls; a magic show; a softball game, and a grand finale with “A Salute to Our Veterans” fireworks display. The Lynbrook Pool was also open for all village residents.

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