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06/14/2026 · Mineola
Stop Waiting for Motivation to Feel Like Something
Motivation isn't a feeling that arrives and tells you what to do. It's a decision you make when you're tired, skeptical, and honestly kind of annoyed.
Why Poets Keep Stealing from Other Poets—and Why That's the Whole Point
Literary theft isn't plagiarism; it's how poets have always learned their craft. Here's what happens when you read closely enough to steal well.
06/13/2026
The Tyranny of the Unfinished Book (And Why Completing Bad Ones Matters)
We've been told to "abandon books that don't serve you," but there's a case to be made for finishing the mediocre ones—and it has everything to do with how we think.
06/13/2026
The Fed Just Signaled a Recession Nobody's Watching
Jerome Powell dropped breadcrumbs yesterday that markets completely missed. The rate cuts aren't coming to rescue your portfolio — they're coming because the economy's already breaking.
06/13/2026
My Wife Won't Stop Talking About My Ex—and Now I Can't Stop Thinking About Her
A reader's wife has turned his past relationship into dinner table conversation, and he's wondering if she's sabotaging their marriage or just trying to understand him.
06/13/2026
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Incorporated Village of Freeport invites you to join us as we come together to raise awareness, show support, and honor those who have been affected by breast cancer. Breast Cancer Awareness Walk – October 18, 2026 @ 8am Jones Beach Field 5 We encourage everyone to participate in our Breast Cancer Awareness Walk! Whether you are walking in honor of a loved one, celebrating a survivor, or simply showing your support, your participation makes a difference. Bake Sale – October 8, 2026 11am-3pm We will also be hosting a bake sale as part of our Breast Cancer Awareness activities. We welcome donations of baked goods and encourage everyone to stop by and purchase a sweet treat in support of this important cause! Breast Cancer Awareness T-Shirt Orders Show your support by purchasing a Breast Cancer Awareness shirt or sweatshirt! We have several designs available for you to choose from. Please see the attached flyer and order form for available designs and ordering information. Battle of the Water Bottles – Department Challenge! Let's add a little friendly competition to our fundraising efforts! We are inviting all departments to participate in our Battle of the Water Bottles Challenge! The goal is simple: fill a water bottle with dimes, each filled bottle will equal $100! We challenge each department to collect as many dimes as possible and see who can raise the most money for Breast Cancer Awareness. The department that raises the most money will win a special prize! Is your department ready to take on the challenge? If your department is interested in participating, please let us know so we can provide you with our Breast Cancer Water Bottles & Sign! Every dime counts, and together we can make a difference! All proceeds from our Breast Cancer Awareness fundraising activities will be donated to the American Cancer Society to support the fight against cancer. Our Goal this year is to raise $5000!! Let's come together as a community to spread awareness, support one another, and make a difference in the fight against breast cancer. Thank you in advance for your participation, generosity, and continued support. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
VOF Breast Cancer Awareness
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Incorporated Village of Freeport invites you to join us as we come together to raise awareness, show support, and honor those who have been affected by breast cancer. Breast Cancer Awareness Walk – October 18, 2026 @ 8am Jones Beach Field 5 We encourage everyone to participate in our Breast Cancer Awareness Walk! Whether you are walking in honor of a loved one, celebrating a survivor, or simply showing your support, your participation makes a difference. Bake Sale – October 8, 2026 11am-3pm We will also be hosting a bake sale as part of our Breast Cancer Awareness activities. We welcome donations of baked goods and encourage everyone to stop by and purchase a sweet treat in support of this important cause! Breast Cancer Awareness T-Shirt Orders Show your support by purchasing a Breast Cancer Awareness shirt or sweatshirt! We have several designs available for you to choose from. Please see the attached flyer and order form for available designs and ordering information. Battle of the Water Bottles – Department Challenge! Let's add a little friendly competition to our fundraising efforts! We are inviting all departments to participate in our Battle of the Water Bottles Challenge! The goal is simple: fill a water bottle with dimes, each filled bottle will equal $100! We challenge each department to collect as many dimes as possible and see who can raise the most money for Breast Cancer Awareness. The department that raises the most money will win a special prize! Is your department ready to take on the challenge? If your department is interested in participating, please let us know so we can provide you with our Breast Cancer Water Bottles & Sign! Every dime counts, and together we can make a difference! All proceeds from our Breast Cancer Awareness fundraising activities will be donated to the American Cancer Society to support the fight against cancer. Our Goal this year is to raise $5000!! Let's come together as a community to spread awareness, support one another, and make a difference in the fight against breast cancer. Thank you in advance for your participation, generosity, and continued support. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
Executive Order No 62: Establishing a Temporary Moratorium on Data Centers in New York While the State Develops Higher Standards for Data Center Development and Benefits Blueprint to Support Localities
Executive Order No 62: Establishing a Temporary Moratorium on Data Centers in New York While the State Develops Higher Standards for Data Center Development and Benefits Blueprint to Support Localities. Jul 14, 2026 | 10:02 AM EDT. DOWNLOAD EXECUTIVE ORDER.
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