And what is this greatest “achievement”? Neil Armstrong walking on the moon? Jonas Salk discovering the vaccine for polio? more

For decades, the U.S. has failed to address one of its core problems: securing the nation’s borders. more

The New York State Senate, which has historically been controlled by Republicans, is in play in November’s election, and races on Long Island are key. more

I’m not ashamed to say that the wild boys were my friends. more

In front of the Supreme Court, business owners argued that the Affordable Health Care Act, Obamacare, violated the First Amendment and other federal laws protecting religious freedom . . . more

In jumping into the teacher-tenure debate, I know I’m stirring up a hornet’s nest. But who doesn’t like a little danger now and again? So here goes. more

Because I don’t live near my children, when I visit, I stay with them, for anywhere from a few days to a week. more

With over 300,000 daily riders, the Long Island Rail Road is the busiest commuter railroad in North America. But in just two weeks . . . more

Well, summer is finally here. We suffered through a very nasty winter, so the  months ahead of us should be relaxing and soothing. more

Two of my favorite pastimes are reading and eating, and, after years of trial and error, I have discovered the happy coincidence that I can do both at the same time. more