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Yorktown, Somers React to Boston Marathon Tragedy

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Several local businesses organizations, as well as community leaders, are using social media to express their sadness after the tragedy in Boston. 

Here's what a few of them said on Facebook:

Yorktown CERT - Community Emergency Response Team

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The victims of the Boston tragedy and their families are in our thoughts today. We also send thanks to those who put themselves into harms way to help maintain calm and assist the wounded. We don't have many details about what happened, but its a reminder that IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING.

Lake Mohegan Volunteer Fire Association

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Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families in Boston. We also stand behind all the emergency services involved in this incident!

Community YMCA of Northern Westchester

Our thoughts and love go out to our neighbors in Boston and everyone who was affected by today's events.

Nan Hayworth

I'm heartbroken by the news from Boston. Please keep the runners, their families, and all those affected in your thoughts and prayers.

Fabric Mart

♥ Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by the events in Boston today. ♥

Yorktown Heights Insurance Agency

Our thoughts and prayers are with Boston tonight.

Club Fit

Our hearts are with those at the Boston Marathon who were victims of the explosions at the finish line. Please keep these athletes, volunteers and spectators in your prayers.

My Brother Vinny

Saying prayers for all in Boston! Truly terrible the level of hate in the world :(

PuRe SaLoN

Thoughts and prayers are with the families in Boston!

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