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Sept. 12: 9/11 Memories, Expressway Construction, Tree Planted

A look at what's happening around the Bellmore and Merrick areas on this Wednesday.

Posted Tue, Sep 11, 2012 at 2:04 pm ET|Updated Tue, Sep 11, 2012 at 2:38 pm ET

The Wenshaw Park Civic Association held a special community curbside candle light memorial last night to honor the memory of of those lost during the tragic events of September 11, 2001.
To commemorate the eleventh anniversary of the attacks of September 11, Patch compiled a retrospective of past stories detailing how Bellmore and Merrick residents were affected.
A Bellmore resident held a dedication ceremony for a tree planted in memory of his late cousin, an FDNY first responder who tragically lost his life eleven years ago on September 11.
The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) announced plans to start a construction improvement project on the southern area of the Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway. Click here to find out how this will affect local Bellmore and Merrick residents.
The Bellmore, North Bellmore and Merrick Fire Departments will be participating in the annual Sixth Battalion Parade this Saturday, along with many other Nassau County Fire Departments. Read our report to find out all about it.