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Gaining some fresh perspective by getting out of town

Living in New York state and not traveling outside the region on a periodic basis leaves me disconnected from the rest of the world. A very wise person once told me that to understand what is happening in our lives, we must leave home from time to time. more

4/11/13

Cutting government is much easier said than done

Presidential candidate Mitt Romney got himself into a lot of trouble last year by making disparaging remarks about the so-called “47 percent” of Americans who rely on the government for their needs. more

2/14/13

When the going got tough . . .

Storms of epic proportions are a challenge to everyone near or directly affected by them. more

11/29/12

Mayor Bloomberg sticks it to Big Soda

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has Big Soda up in arms and vowing to fight the Big Apple’s recent ban on the oversized sugary drinks that the mayor contends have contributed to the city’s growing obesity epidemic. more

9/27/12

Supersizing the London Olympics

It is a magnificent monument to American corporate hegemony, a massive eatery capable of seating 1,500 patrons at once and serving up to 14,000 diners a day –– a day. more

7/19/12

A funeral mass was held for James Callahan III at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in West Hempstead on May 31.

Hundreds turn out for Callahan's funeral

Hundreds of people filled the pews at the St. Thomas the Apostle Church in West Hempstead last week to pay their last respects to James Callahan III, who died May 26, several weeks after he was … more

By Lee Landor | 5/31/11

Pallbearers carry the casket of Denis Dillon down the steps of St. Agnes Church in Rockville Centre after the services.

Former county D.A. Denis Dillon remembered at funeral Mass

In a funeral Mass attended by hundreds, including many public officials and representatives from the law enforcement community Thursday morning at St. Agnes Cathedral, former Nassau County District Attorney Denis Dillon, a resident of Rockville Centre, was remembered as a dedicated public servant and a man of principle. more

Judy Rattner | 8/19/10

Next time we may not be so lucky

On May 1, a Pakistani-born American citizen, Faisal Shahzad, attempted to detonate a car bomb in Times Square. His intent was simple — to kill innocent American citizens and create economic chaos. more

Al D'Amato | 5/13/10

A casino deserves serious consideration

Last week, freshman Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano laid it on the line for county residents. He told us that the county is facing a $286 million deficit, the largest in its history. more

Al D'Amato | 5/6/10

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