Keyword: 'Al D'Amato' | Herald Community Newspapers

Keyword: Al D'Amato

304 results total, viewing 21 - 30

Congress steps up to battle the coronavirus crisis

It’s good news that Congress was able to reach agreement on a financial rescue of our economy at a moment of grave national emergency. More than $2 trillion will pump oxygen into an economy that’s gasping for life. more

4/17/20

It’s time for colleges to graduate to the 21st century

The model of higher education today rests on a system created in the Middle Ages, when knowledge was highly concentrated in a few places and in a few hands. It has evolved only slowly over the centuries. more

4/3/20

Let’s work together to defeat the coronavirus

How often do we hear that the most important thing in life is good health? That truth has been driven home by the coronavirus . . . more

3/13/20

Will Bloomberg save the day for Democrats?

The way the Democratic primary season is unfolding, it looks more and more likely that unless his juggernaut is derailed, Sen. Bernie Sanders may snatch the nomination and doom the party to electoral defeat. more

2/28/20

You heard the president: The state of our union is strong

As a senator, I was privileged to attend many State of the Union addresses . . . more

2/14/20

In Washington and Albany, let common sense prevail

It’s the time of year when our leaders in Washington and Albany take stock of the state of the nation and New York. If we see our country and state with a clear eye . . . more

1/31/20

Killing Iran’s military mastermind was the right thing to do

The decision to attack Iranian terrorist mastermind Gen. Qassim Suleimani was the right one. The fact that the operation succeeded in killing him should be welcomed rather than second-guessed. more

1/17/20

Send a message to Albany to fix bad criminal justice laws

Of all the columns I’ve written for the Heralds, none has generated more vigorous comment than my last one, “Criminals’ early release threatens public safety,” in the Dec. 12-18 issue. People have reached out to me to share their concern and outrage . . . more

1/3/20

Criminals’ early release threatens public safety

Our leaders need to think very carefully about the implications of recent moves to release both convicted criminals and those charged with crimes from prison. In the rush to advance sentencing and bail reforms . . . more

12/13/19

Peter King: a true patriot and statesman

U.S. Rep. Peter King’s recent decision to retire from Congress will end a distinguished career of public service to Long Island, New York and America. In a time when our politics is more fractured and contentious than ever . . . more

11/29/19

« Prev | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 … 31 | Next »

Currently viewing stories posted within the past year.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.