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Jan. 2: It's A National Holiday

Here's what you need to know today in New Hyde Park.

Happy 2012 New Hyde Park Patchers!

Here’s what you need to know today:

1. Today is a national holiday, which means all federal state and local governments are closed.

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2. The offices are closed and garbage services are delayed until collected tomorrow. Likewise, no are open either.

3. While the offices are closed, parks are still open for public use.

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4. Most retail stores are open today including drug stores and supermarkets; however some go on short hours. Check the local places in our directory for information.

5.  and , including the New York stock exchange, are closed today. 

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