Today's 5: Marriott Has Networking Opportunity

Want an opportunity to network with other business owners and entrepreneurs? The Marriott hosts an event Tuesday at 7 p.m.

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On Tuesday:

1. The holds its once monthly meeting of the Long Island Entrepreneurs at 7 p.m. Bring business cards and prepare to make a short pitch. All welcome.

2. Holocaust survivors and their liberators told a compelling story of the last days of World War II in Europe that should be recounted everywhere. Please read our story about how these people withstood the horrors of the Nazi concentration camps.

3. Take our poll: Is Nassau County's handbill ordinance too strict?

4 are off this week. Consider checking our listings. There's all sorts of options listed in our calendar. Many s and the will have special events this week.

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