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  • How East Meadow neighbors celebrated India's 80th Independence Day nearby

Also on today's calendar: Jay Medal Soirée and 9 more events.

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  • Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 79 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Pleasant with sunshine, temps: high: 79, low: 64.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Indian-American Long Islanders on what makes them proud of India on its 80th birthday (newsday.com) — Two East Meadow residents share what makes them proud of their Indian heritage during a colorful Independence Day parade in nearby Hicksville, highlighting family resilience and cultural pride. Their voices join others from across Long Island, emphasizing unity in diversity, celebrations like bhangra dance, and a desire for neighbors to better understand Indian traditions and holidays.
   

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