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10/10/2026 · Mineola
The Most Useful Boundary Takes Seven Words
You don’t have to decide on the spot just because someone asked. Try this small pause today and notice how much clearer your answer becomes.
The Tiny Line Break That Makes a Wheelbarrow Matter
William Carlos Williams’s eight-line poem looks almost too small to notice. Then its line breaks quietly rearrange your attention—and show you how to make an ordinary thing feel essential.
10/09/2026
The First Honest Step Is Naming the Thing
James Baldwin’s most useful sentence is not a pep talk. It is a warning against confusing optimism with reality—and a small instruction for what to do next.
10/09/2026
The National Ear: Tariffs, Shutdown Theater, and the Price of Political Noise
Washington keeps selling confrontation as action while households absorb the bill. Today’s most important stories point to one conclusion: Congress needs to govern before another deadline forces it to pretend.
10/09/2026
The Immersive Van Gogh Industrial Complex Needs to Go Outside
Projecting “Starry Night” onto a warehouse wall is not the same as looking at “Starry Night.” It is, however, an excellent way to make a painting feel like a screensaver with a parking fee.
10/09/2026
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View allVOF Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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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