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What a special election in Florida means for Democrats
A special election in a congressional district in Florida shouldn’t concern New Yorkers. However, the election to fill the seat made vacant by the death of 40-year Republican Congressman Bill Young . . . more
Kyle Strober, pictured at left during a recent news conference about the Covanta Energy waste-to-energy incinerator in Westbury, is Sen. Charles Schumer’s Long Island director. Strober grew up in Merrick and graduated from Kennedy High School in Bellmore.
Senator Schumer’s right-hand man
Most pundits agreed: Mitt Romney won the first of three presidential debates in 2012, held at the University of Denver on Oct. 3. President Obama, whose rhetorical skills were the stuff of political legend, appeared tired, and in the weeks after the debate, his poll numbers plummeted. more
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Rep. Peter King, right at the microphones, endorsed Bruce Blakeman, a former presiding officer of the Nassau County Legislature, in his bid for Congress. Also pictured are Cedarhurst Mayor Andrew Parise, between King and Blakeman, and Valley Stream Mayor Ed Fare, third from right.
Former county legislator announces run for Congress
Bruce Blakeman, a former presiding officer of the Nassau County Legislature, on Thursday became the first prominent Long Island Republican to throw his hat into the ring in this year’s election contest to succeed Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-Mineola) in Congress. more
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Do you trust the feds to manage your retirement fund?
One thing was clear after President Obama’s not-so-interesting fifth State of the Union address: He is gearing up to borrow and take more from working- and middle-class people. more
We shouldn't put national security in the hands of contractors
After more than six months of investigations and controversy surrounding U.S. surveillance policies, President Obama delivered highly anticipated remarks . . . more
Our great country has some not-so-great features
As we enter this holiday period, it’s fair to say that the vast majority of Americans are just plain tired of a lot of things that are dragging down our nation. more
Let's put an end to the Iranian nuclear program
Over the weekend, it was announced that six world powers had reached a six-month deal with Iran that calls on Iran to limit its nuclear activities in exchange for sanctions relief. more
Why Obamacare can't be saved
Obamacare, the cornerstone of President Obama’s legislative agenda, is quickly becoming the epic failure of his legacy. more
It's just a shame . . .
When you decide what to write in a column, there are many subjects that you could cover. There’s only one problem. more
In D.C., foreign visitors wonder what's happened to us
They say that travel is a broadening experience, and that when we leave our home base, there’s always something we can learn. more
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