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Books, supplies and other fees are also covered for state residents looking to enter high-demand fields such as cybersecurity, nursing and advanced manufacturing.

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Upcoming Events

Medicare 101

Oct7

Beth Moss of American Senior Benefits will discuss how choose the right Medicare plan with confidence, register starting Sept. 23

Where

Franklin Square Public Library

19 Lincoln Rd.

Franklin Square, NY

Phone

516-488-3444

Price

free

Paranormal Long Island

Oct14

Eco-Photo Explorers will examine some of Long Island's most mysterious history, register starting Sept. 30

Where

Franklin Square Public Library

19 Lincoln Rd.

Franklin Square, NY

Phone

516-488-3444

Price

free

Book Discussion: The Great Gatsby

Oct16

Janet and Mark will lead a discussion of the novel "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald, register

Where

Franklin Square Public Library

19 Lincoln Rd.

Franklin Square, NY

Phone

516-488-3444

Price

free

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