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Let’s honor our veterans by supporting them at home

In the tapestry of our nation’s history, veterans stand as the threads of bravery, courage and unity that weave together the fabric of our freedom. We expressed our gratitude for their sacrifices earlier this month . . . more

By Ed Ra | 11/24/23

Our armed forces need your help

There were more than a dozen of them — some wearing caps denoting their military service, others in full uniform. They were veterans of various conflicts . . . more

6/8/23

The governor makes a stunning exit

The New York state political scene has been turned upside down by the resignation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo. No political wizard could have predicted that he would give up this job after so many years . . . more

8/12/21

‘Woke’ claims, anti-racism and the road forward

News sources are filled with reports of claims about “woke” universities and corporations, complaints about critical race theory and anti-racism training sessions . . . more

By Robert A. Scott | 5/13/21

Saving our sanity and our souls through books

It nearly killed me. One of my grandkids said they “hate” books. They don’t read books except when one is assigned in school. Given the options of smartphones, TV and computers . . . more

1/7/21

Albany must pass sex harassment bills

After the #MeToo movement exploded into the national consciousness in 2017 and 2018, New York state lawmakers recently proposed no fewer than 11 bills to strengthen the state’s sexual harassment laws. more

5/9/19

LIRR President Phillip Eng argued that his agency had made marked improvements in reliability over the past few months.

LIRR officials defend their record at county public hearing

By most accounts, riders on the Long Island Rail Road have had a rough couple of years. In fact, in 2017 the transit agency saw its worst on-time performance in more than two decades, and 2018 was … more

By Peter Belfiore | 3/7/19

State deserves praise for passing gun measures

The Democratically controlled State Legislature moved on Jan. 29 to protect New Yorkers by enacting common-sense measures to combat gun violence. more

2/7/19

Lawmakers plan to host hearings on the state of the Long Island Rail Road's on-time performance. The LIRR recently came under fire for not upgrading the Lynbrook station, before announcing a $17.9 million rehabilitation project, which is scheduled to start in the spring.

Lawmakers to host hearings on state of the Long Island Rail Road

State lawmakers recently sent a letter to Long Island Rail Road President Phillip Eng, informing him that they planned to host hearings about the dismal state of the railroad. more

By Mike Smollins | 1/24/19

Long Island Rail Road President Phillip Eng approved a $17.9 million project on Sept. 5 to upgrade the Lynbrook station. Above, a rendering of the station’s platforms and canopies when the project is completed at the end of 2020.

Lynbrook LIRR station to receive $17.9 million upgrade

After several months of negotiations among local elected officials and Long Island Rail Road representatives, the Lynbrook train station is set to undergo a $17.9 million renovation, which commuters and officials say is long overdue. more

By Mike Smollins | 9/12/18

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