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Many calls, but little action on infrastructure
The potholes that used to greet us each spring, but now are with us year-round, remind us of the condition of our roads and bridges. more
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Why can’t we work together?
I was asked by a local proprietor why so many educators vote Democratic. I asked, “How do you know they do?” He blithely answered, “Well, I read it in the paper.” Our brief exchange was a friendly one, but it reminded me . . . more
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Hewlett Harbor village has submitted a proposal to the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery for a stormwater infrastructure upgrade project that is expected to cost $3,330,496. Above, Village Hall.
Hewlett Harbor flood plan sent to GOSR
More than seven years after Hurricane Sandy struck the proposed flood mitigation plans in the Five Towns have yet to begin. more
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To fix our roads, let’s show some courage
Like most Long Islanders, I spend a fair amount of time driving on our local highways. Most of them were built long ago, some going back to the Depression era, others to the post-World War II boom. Almost all of these roads are in a state of disrepair . . . more
It’s time to embrace ‘micromobility’ on Long Island
For all the promise Long Island has, we’re still held back by decaying infrastructure and congested roadways. If we want to usher in a brighter future, we have to embrace new mobility options . . . more
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Albany should give taxpayers a break
Every year at this time, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the State Legislature wrestle with the state budget, facing an April 1 deadline to get it done. This year . . . more
Build the wall, and leave a door
Thank goodness for the recent Congressional action averting an extended federal government shutdown. It looks like enough moderate Republican and Democratic lawmakers may have finally reached a critical mass . . . more
Let’s get tax reform right
As Congress takes up the issue of tax reform, it would do well to look back to a successful tax overhaul that should be the guide for getting it done right again this time. more
At a July 12 luncheon, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the approval of $2 billion plan to build a third track on the Long Island Rail Road’s Main Line.
Cuomo announces $5.6B plan to upgrade the LIRR
The Long Island Rail Road will undergo a transformation that has been pending for roughly 70 years. more
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New York’s infrastructure plans are on right track
In politics, talk is cheap, as they say. During the 2016 presidential election, Donald Trump talked a good game, calling for a $1 trillion national infrastructure program that would modernize the country’s ailing transportation network. So far, nothing. more
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