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Let's have more action and less politics

Why should we be begging for lawmakers in Washington to work together? more

2/28/13

Naman Shakrani, of W.T. Clarke Middle School, recently won the school’s spelling bee for the third straight year. He correctly spelled "philodendron" to win the competition.

Middle schools crown spelling champs

There are many words that can be used to describe the intelligence of W.T. Clarke Middle School’s Naman Shakrani and Woodland Middle School’s Abel Ninan. And whatever word you choose, they’ll know how to spell it. more

By David Weingrad | 2/6/13

Put politics aside and hug your children

Before I get into the goings-on in Washington and Albany, I think it is more important to touch on the heartbreaking tragedy that took place last Friday at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., not far across the Sound from all of us. more

12/20/12

In the case of love and power, history repeats itself

The stunning fall from grace of CIA Director David Petraeus surprised me, in a day and age when nothing surprises me. more

11/23/12

Flight - Disappointing Character Study

*** 1/2 out of *****Running time: 138 minutesMPAA rating: PG-13 Drug and alcohol abuse, language, sexuality, nudity, and an intense action sequence.Director/producer/writer Robert Zemeckis has been … more

by James Delson | 11/13/12

How in the world would Republicans move us forward?

Every discussion about the November election seems to focus on how people feel about Mitt Romney or President Obama. I view the election from a completely different angle. more

9/20/12

Leaders in name only or the real deal?

Regardless of whether you’re a politician in Washington or in Albany, the word “leader” is a big deal. There isn’t a member of Congress or a state legislator who doesn’t aspire to that title. more

4/5/12

N.Y. state stood out in an otherwise forgettable year

The year 2011 is coming to a rapid close. Like all other years, especially at this stage of my life, it has gone very quickly. more

12/22/11

Another unsurprising failure in D.C.

Economic strength comes from a functional democracy. But when that democracy fails to act in the best interests of the people, we can expect chaos. Look at Western Europe — Greece, Spain, Portugal and Italy. more

12/1/11

If everyone's afraid of taxes, where does that leave us?

This column is about the dreaded “T” word. Not Trump. Not tea, as in Tea Party, but taxes. It’s a word that politicians utter only when they pledge not to raise them. In today’s political climate, no politician can win re-election if he or she dares to support a tax increase. more

11/10/11

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