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Hoping for the best in what looks like a big year
As the new year begins, it’s a good time to take stock of the tumultuous year in Washington that’s just ended, and to express the hope of a more congenial 2018. more
Renewing the renewable-energy debate
From afar, the five windmills looked like nothing more than toothpicks. But as our fishing boat drew close to the 30-story structures . . . more
The great Republican tax scam
In the coming weeks, many of us will be busy with — that is, distracted by — holiday preparations. December has traditionally been a time to tune out Washington political wrangling. This year is no time to check out, however. more
All hell broke loose after #MeToo took off
You need a scorecard to keep up with the sexual harassers these days. Used to be there was an occasional murmur about bad behavior by a celebrity or a political hot shot . . . more
Bill Dawes takes a bow after the live taping of ‘Kevin Can Wait’ at Gold Coast Studios.
‘Kevin Can Wait’ actor and comedian looks to Long Island stories for material
Anyone who has dabbled in comedy is aware that one cannot be a comedian without life experience. more
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Wrapped up in the flag
When I see professional athletes silently protesting during the national anthem, a few things come to mind for me. First is that these privileged and highly paid people . . . more
A lesson in how not to pass a health care bill
Everybody knew that passing a federal health care reform bill would be tough. Just call former Presidents Clinton and Obama, and they’ll vouch for the fact that getting a consensus in Congress can be . . . more
Hundreds of protesters chanted at Vice President Mike Pence and Republican senators at the People’s Filibuster, a protest against the Senate’s health care bill on June 27.
Long Islanders protest health care bill in Washington
Anita Faulding hunched her shoulders as the sky turned gray above Washington, D.C. on the afternoon of June 27. The 67-year-old Baldwinite let the rain soak into the back of her bright-pink Planned … more
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Paying too much attention to the first 100 days
For decades now, at the beginning of every presidency, the media and even the president himself have become obsessed with . . . more
RVC Public Library releases 2017-18 proposed budget
The Rockville Centre Public Library Board of Trustees has released its proposed operating budget for 2017-18 year. Overall, the library’s tax levy, or the amount of its budget paid for through … more
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