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A government shutdown is a disservice to taxpayers

Government shutdown. The term sounds so ominous. A temporary end to all government services. How long will it last? more

10/3/13

Mangano’s 2014 budget: Taxes flat, borrowing up

Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano doesn’t plan to raise property taxes in 2014, according to his newly released $2.79 billion county budget. His administration would, however, borrow more than $1.4 billion next year to pay for the county’s projects and expenses. more

By Brian Racow | 9/27/13

Locally and globally, the proof is in the process

As we go to press, all eyes are on the U.S. Congress and its debate on whether or not we should attack Syria. The longer the process, the more confused the issues seem to become. more

9/12/13

It's a no-win scenario in Syria

The vast majority of Americans don’t believe that it’s in our best interests to use military force in Syria. And for the most part, I concur with the majority. more

9/12/13

We must have the support of our allies in Syria

The bloody civil war in Syria took a turn for the worse last week. more

9/5/13

Trying to put nuclear genie back in the bottle

Two weeks ago was the 68th anniversary of the American attack on Nagasaki, Japan, in 1945. more

8/21/13

oponents of installing synthetic-turf athletic fields at the Bellmore-Merrick Central School District’s three high schools came to the June 5 Board of Education meeting dressed in red as a show of solidarity. They protested the condition of the high schools’ fields, which have a number of barren patches, like this one at Calhoun High School in Merrick.

Dozens demand artificial-turf fields during Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District meeting

The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District will not install synthetic-turf athletic fields in 2013-14, Marion Blane, the Board of Education president, said at a June 5 meeting. But synthetic-turf fields are under board consideration for subsequent years, she said. more

By Brian Racow | 6/19/13

Why bother governing when you can hunt for scandals?

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

6/6/13

In the fight against bureaucracy, the taxpayer wins

Last week, taxpayers across Long Island voted on their school districts’ proposed budgets. There are 124 school districts across Long Island, and 95 percent of their spending plans passed. more

5/31/13

The dysfunction isn't just in Albany

It’s been a difficult few weeks for President Obama. more

5/23/13

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