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Four Stories Worth Reading Today on EM Patch

A photography exhibit, fire prevention, a campaign to shop locally this holiday season and more.

Here are four articles worth checking out Wednesday on East Meadow Patch so check back throughout the day for all your local news:

Town of Hempstead Clerk
: Patch recently sat down with Democratic candidate for Hempstead Town clerk Jasmine Garcia-Vieux on why she's running and what she'd change if elected. Read more today at 6 a.m.

Fire Prevention Open House: The East Meadow Fire Department is hosting its annual Fire Prevention Day Open House Oct. 13. Read more today at 10 a.m.

Shop Local: East Meadow Chamber of Commerce president Dolores Rome joined Nassau Chambers of Commerce members to help launch the "Spend It, Buy It, Keep It Local" campaign. Read more on our homepage.

Photography Exhibit: The photography of John Aveni and Scott Ross, winners of the Friends of EMPL photography contest, is now on display at the library. Read more about the month-long exhibit this afternoon.

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