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Three Villagers Get Thankful

Stony Brook University students and local residents tell Patch what they're thankful for.

Patch hit the streets this week to find out what's on the mind of local students and residents as Thanksgiving approached. We asked the question, "What are you thankful for, Three Village?" You can add your own thoughts by logging in and adding a comment below.

"A healthy life." – Seetha Pothapragada, 25, India.

"I'm thankful for my family, my friends. Thankful for doing well in school and enjoying myself. That's about it." – Alex Benenati, 19, Bethpage.

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"I'm thankful for my family for leading me to a career that I might be pursuing, which is dentistry."–  Jason Goh, 24, Brooklyn.

"I'm thankful for my family and my friends." – Rakibul Hoque, 22, Queens.

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"My family. And thankful for sports." – Leio Koga, 8, Setauket.

"Thankful for being together with my family and getting together for the holidays." – Larry Gallin, 42, Setauket.

"Turkey." – Joshua Che, 3, China.

"I'm thankful to be healthy. I'm thankful for continuing my art, I'm an artist. Thankful for change, you know, change for the seasons, and I'm hopeful for 2011. I think good things will happen." – Dale Cherney, 24, Stony Brook.

"Family and friends, definitely." – Alex Beltrani, 22, Long Island.

"To be with my family." – Kevin McGee, 17, Setauket.

"I'm thankful for my family. I love my family very much and they're all doing very well, and I'm very grateful for that. " – Mary Anderson, 'between 60 and 70', Setauket.

"My family." – Oswald Wong, 64, Setauket.

"For being alive. I had heart surgery not too long ago." – Elia Zappulla, 78, Setauket.

"My mom, she's right there. Thankful for my health. Thankful that I shot a deer, and it tastes good." – Michael DeBree, 32, Setauket.

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