The giant American flag at South Park Cemetery in Roswell, N.M. flaps in a light breeze under a cloudless sky Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010, the eve of Veterans Day. (AP Photo/Roswell Daily Record, Mark Wilson)
(AP Photo/Roswell Daily Record, Mark Wilson)
Veteran’s Day is a federal holiday, so there are some services that will not be available on this day.
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Banks have the option to close. Bank of America, Chase, NEFCU and Suffolk Federal Credit Union will be closed. If you are unsure if your bank is open, call to confirm. The bond market is closed, but the stocks will be trading.
All federal, state and city buildings and schools are closed.
There is no regular mail delivery and post offices are closed, nor is there garbage or recycling pickup.
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