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10/06/2026 · Mineola
The Tiny Pause That Keeps You From Overcommitting
You don’t have to answer every request on the spot. Try this small boundary today: give yourself time to decide before your reflexive yes takes over.
The Two-Word Spell That Makes Blake’s Tiger Still Roar
William Blake’s “The Tyger” is famous for its questions, but its real magic may live in two unsettling words: “fearful symmetry.” Here’s how that tiny contradiction can sharpen your own writing today.
10/05/2026
The Most Radical Gift You Can Give Is Your Full Attention
Simone Weil thought attention was more than concentration: it was an ethical act, a way of treating another person’s existence as worthy of your time. That idea becomes startlingly practical when your phone is quietly begging to be worshipped.
10/05/2026
The Tariff Hangover Arrives Before the Bill
Washington keeps selling tariffs as leverage, while families and small manufacturers prepare for higher prices and thinner margins. Congress also finds new ways to confuse motion with progress.
10/05/2026
Please Stop Turning Paintings Into Theme-Park Rides
The immersive art exhibit has officially reached the stage where the artwork is the least important thing in the room. I’m begging museums, producers, and giant projectors to let paintings be weird, quiet, and occasionally difficult again.
10/05/2026
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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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