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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
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
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
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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
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
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
Blake Smith, an OHS senior, is one of 12 finalists nationwide in the Siemens Competition.
Oceanside student is Siemens finalist
Oceanside High School student Blake Smith’s study of a possible cure for cancer was one of 12 projects nationwide chosen to be a National Finalist in the Siemens Competition in Math, Science and … more
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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
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
New York school districts are beginning to take advantage of a law that passed over the summer to cut bus costs.
Schools cut bus costs, rev up savings
In a move celebrated by state school officials, a law was passed over the summer to help school districts cut bus costs and put those savings toward school programs, and local districts have just recently been able to take advantage of it. more
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