There are all kinds of words that come to mind when we talk about our federal government and how it functions. more

A very wise person once told me that the two greatest professions for which there is no formal training are politics and motherhood. more

One of Long Island’s oldest structures that has always deserved attention and gotten little respect is the Nassau Coliseum. more

Last year, just before the November election, Hofstra University was fortunate enough to host a presidential debate. Prior to the debate, a variety of well-known political figures were invited to speak on the campus. more

Living in New York state and not traveling outside the region on a periodic basis leaves me disconnected from the rest of the world. A very wise person once told me that to understand what is happening in our lives, we must leave home from time to time. more

Within a few days after you read this, New York state will have a new budget. It will mark the earliest budget passage in the past 30 years. more

Some doctors tell us that us “time heals all wounds,” but for the victims of Hurricane Sandy, a great deal remains to be done, and the public has to be reminded of it as often as possible. more

Storms of epic proportions are a challenge to everyone near or directly affected by them. more