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Fair Media Council: Public Broadcasting Was Dissolved – Why It Matters

While the 2026 news cycle ramped up quickly — ICE in Minneapolis, Venezuela, an upside-down food pyramid — the Corporation for Public Broadcasting’s vote to dissolve probably slipped past you. Yet that quiet moment on Jan. 5 may prove to be one of the most consequential losses of our civic life.
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Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, 2026: To Reflect and Serve

The third Monday in January is reserved to honor the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It is the only federal holiday formally recognized as a national day of service, “a day on, not a day off.”
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Firefly Lights: January 14, 2026

Click here for the latest edition of Firefly Lights, all about our beautiful

January Intention

Good morning. Rise and shine. May we offer Love and Truth in equal measure With Faith that we’re not alone
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Last Call for Firefly Essentials Drive

We'll be wrapping our Island Harvest essentials drive this weekend! If you're around, please consider bringing by a donation!

A Few Good Places to Give

Long Island needs more people to give to local organizations addressing our local challenges. Here are just a few to consider:

Art Exhibition by Katheryn Laible at Moksha Café

Come to the Reception Thursday, 1/15 for the reception of a show celebrating artistic journeys and the friends we make along the way.
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Happy New Year! Here Are Some Resources

Photo “New Year’s Love” by Katheryn Laible Happy New Year! We hope you’ve

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Tales from the Firefly: A Simple Guy. Plus, Find us in Sunday’s Newsday!

We’ve been talking about sharing some of the stories that walk into our gallery and warm our hearts. Figured we’d start with this one…Plus, check out the link below and
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March in the Garden: Patience, Mindfulness, Joyful Anticipation

Welcome, Spring! It's good advice to wait until temps are regularly over 50 degrees Fahrenheit, especially to do a big, sudden cleanup, which we may wish to rethink in general. Still, there are plenty of thoughtful ways to get started...
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Firefly Lights: March 13, 2026

Click here for the latest edition of Firefly Lights, all about our beautiful downtown gallery of local art and artists. In this edition, please find: IN THIS ISSUE Our Favorite
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It’s Huntington Art Week!

Artists and all who appreciate them are invited to get involved in Huntington ART WEEK, being held March 9-15 in Huntington Village. Please see huntingtonartweek.com for details.
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Pal-O-Mine Murder Mystery Dinner Fundraiser

Here’s a fun way to support an awesome, healing organization: Pal-O-Mine’s upcoming murder mystery dinner. It provides immediate amusement, while giving us an opportunity to provide enduring support.  For more
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Firefly Lights: February 27, 2026

Click here for the latest edition of Firefly Lights, all about our beautiful downtown gallery of local art and artists. In this edition, please find: IN THIS ISSUECome Inside –
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Prelude to The Next Chapter: Popup at the HAC!

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21st Annual Smart Growth Awards: LIVE and In-Person!

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Fair Media Council Folio Awards: LIVE and In-Person!

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Book Review: Small List Big Results by Robbie Samuels

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Rise and Shine

Oil Painting - Pandemic Rainbow, March 2020

Reflections on a Pandemic Rainbow

Huntington Arts Council: Conversations in the Arts, More!

Photo of Textile Waste: New Report Shows Why and Where to Recycle Clothes on LI

Where Do Old Clothes Go? New Report Shines Light, Offers Guidance

Kaylin St. Victor, "Girl of the Year" with Girls Inc Executive Director Renee Flagler

Girls Inc. of Long Island: Strong. Smart. Bold.

Side by side images of a woodcut print and painting by retired High School Art Teacher Beth Atkinson and her former Student, Drigo Morin

Exhibition Showcases Teachers and Students

"Les Fleurs" painting by Firefly Claudia Bedell

This Valentine’s: Show Your Love with Firefly Art!

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Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: To Reflect and Serve

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Firefly Chosen Best Art Gallery on LI

Photo of sparkler with heart shaped core by Katheryn Laible

Happy New Year! Thank You, Friends for these End of Year Resources!

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Firefly Lights! Local Artists Celebrate the Season of Giving!

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A Local Independent Bookstore Closes, Three New Ones Open!

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Firefly Lights! TOMORROW! Trunk Show with The Original Firefly!!!

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Pal-O-Mine Equestrian: Celebrating a Season of Miracles in a Place They Happen Every Day

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She Who Served: Rosemarie Highlights Female Veterans

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Call to Artists: The Snowball Effect

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J-Step Holiday Shop at Pal-O-Mine Equestrian

Photo of Jayette Lansbury and a Rose by Katheryn Laible

Help Jayette Send Care Packages to “The Forgotten People”

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Firefly Lights – 11/21

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Puppies with Purpose: The Guide Dog Foundation & America’s Vet Dogs

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We Measure Our Success in Smiles: Meeting the Rough Riders of LI Sled Hockey

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A Day in the Life: Veteran Kevin McNeil

A Lovely Blooming Cup of Tea from The Soothery in Northport

Notes from Long Island’s Kindness Ambassador

Grateful Thanks, Trudy