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Read about a children's science program for which Rep. Gary Ackerman has acquired funding as well as a post on LIRR tax deductions.

Good morning, Douglaston, and welcome to the weekend.

This morning, keep an eye out for a story we will post on tax benefits for Long Island Rail Road riders being halved and, tomorrow, be sure to read our story on a New York Hall of Science program for which U.S. Rep. Gary Ackerman, D-Bayside, has secured federal funding.

Yesterday, we wrote about Ann-Margaret Carrozza’s annual Valentines for Vets gift drive. Click on the link below to read more.

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Here are 5 Things You Need to Know This Weekend:

1. Take a look at our story on Carrozza’s for veterans.

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2. Stop back by later this morning for a story on LIRR tax deductions.

3. Tomorrow morning, drop by to read our story on SciGames, a Hall of Science program for which Ackerman has secured $2.9 million.

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