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Sept. 7: Five Things You Need to Know Today

What you need to know to get you through your rainy Wednesday.

1. Sen. Tony Avella, D-Bayside, led a motorcade to 22 sites in northeast Queens, where he hung wreaths in honor of those who died on 9/11. Read the story here.

2. Check back with us later today for the lowest gas prices around town, as well as this week's Great Escape.

3. We all know the line between Long Island and Queens is only a matter of a few feet, but originally, the two territories were unified. Read more in this week's Remembered Places.

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4. Even after the ousting of Cathy Black as chancellor of New York City schools in April, parents remain unimpressed by the city's education system, the New York Times reports.

5. The day's weather is expected to be rainy, with highs just around 70 degrees.

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