Having been a player and observer in the political world for many decades, I’ve gotten used to surprises. I recall endorsing then New York City Mayor Ed Koch for governor . . .
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3/24/22
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We live in a world where sports matchups of almost any kind are totally unpredictable. Whether it’s football, baseball, basketball or hockey . . .
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3/10/22
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America has had many political dynasties over the past 75 years, but none can compare to the Kennedy family and the dominant role it has played in our nation’s recent history.
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2/24/22
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During my time as an elected official, I was frequently asked whether being a state legislator was one of the toughest public jobs.
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2/10/22
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As a former state official, I get many questions from readers, clients and friends about our political leaders. Lately, the most frequent one is, what do I think of Gov. Kathy Hochul?
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1/27/22
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With 2021 behind us, I’m trying hard to be optimistic about 2022. When you’ve lived past your 70s . . .
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1/6/22
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Most members of the current generation have never heard of Sen. Robert Dole. His recent death, at age 98 . . .
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12/16/21
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The towns, cities and villages of Long Island have their own recorded and unrecorded histories. Their stories are told by local historians, librarians and historical societies. In many cases . . .
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12/2/21
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To the relief of many in the political world, the 2021 elections are behind us. Whether your candidate won or lost . . .
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11/18/21
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I must confess that the older I get, the more time I spend thinking about all of the crises our country has endured in my lifetime. I was a young boy when . . .
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11/4/21
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