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Election Day 2024

The presidential election, as well as many other federal, state, and local elections, will be held on Tuesday, November 5. Early voting and mail-in voting is an option in many states (see here for a breakdown of which ones); in New York, early voting lasts from October 26 — November … »
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Where Did Jack O’Lanterns Come From?

Halloween falls on Thursday, October 31, and in the weeks leading up to the annual celebration of all things spooky and scary as well as the day of, there are plenty of long-held traditions to enjoy. These range from decorating one’s house or even yard, to buying or making a … »
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2024

Breast cancer is one of the most commonly occurring cancers; 1 in 8 women and 1 in 833 men will be diagnosed with the illness in their lifetime. Check out our previous article on World Breast Cancer Research Day, which celebrates the scientists and other health care professionals working towards … »
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Sukkot 2024

Sukkot is a Jewish holiday whose name comes from the Hebrew “hag hasSukkot,” meaning the “feast of booths” or “feast of huts,” and it commemorates not only an annual harvest festival but the story of the Israelites being provided for by God on their journey through the desert out of … »
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