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Getting our kids back to school must be a priority

An image sticks in my mind. At the peak of the pandemic, my daughter sent a photo: My granddaughter, 11, was lying in bed in a dark room, “attending math class” online. It had an apocalyptic feel about it . . . more

8/12/21

Cuomo did the right thing in resigning

Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s initial reaction to a damning report filed Aug. 3 by state Attorney General Letitia James, detailing precisely how and when the governor sexually harassed 11 women, could only be described as bizarre. more

8/12/21

It’s time to address safety on the Southern State

For many years, the Southern State Parkway has been known as one of the most dangerous thoroughfares in Nassau County . . . more

7/22/21

That old town of Albany ain’t what it used to be

The general public has little or no idea how government works. Citizens may go to a town, city council or village board meeting, but they’re usually there for a brief visit about some neighborhood issue . . . more

6/24/21

Fix SALT first, then infrastructure

The Biden administration has rightly proposed a massive $1.7 trillion infrastructure bill, dubbed the American Jobs Plan, to repair and restore . . . more

6/3/21

New York Sen. John Brooks, Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, and Marc Herbst, Executive Director of the Long Island Contractors' Association stand with local union members remembering those who passed away in accidents on the Southern State Parkway.

Bill would improve infrastructure, technology on Southern State Parkway

With a 10-mile stretch of highway referred to as “Blood Alley,” between Exit 17 in Malverne and Exit 32 in Farmingdale, the Southern State Parkway is known as one of the most dangerous … more

By Jessica M. Semins and Nakeem Grant | 5/27/21

Maintaining a teacher’s freedom to teach

It was recently reported that a group of Rockville Centre parents accused a high school social studies teacher of criticizing police during class, and wanted her to be reprimanded. The district superintendent . . . more

By Alan Singer | 5/6/21

L.I. is making strides on the environmental front

April 22 is Earth Day, when we come together as a nation — and a planet — to celebrate the natural world and renew our vows to protect the environment from harm. In honor of Earth Day five years ago . . . more

4/22/21

Laura Curran said the State of the County is strong at Elmont Memorial High School on March 24.

Curran: Nassau County to build back stronger

Nassau County has faced unprecedented issues over the past year, with the loss of more than 3,000 residents to the novel coronavirus and renewed calls for police reform. But through it all, County … more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/25/21

L.I. Greenway would save lives, create jobs

During the coronavirus pandemic, many of us have needed to get outside, and have rediscovered the joy of walking or riding a bike to see friends and exercise. more

By Carter Strickland | 3/18/21

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