Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Musically, Chapin’s prowess is indisputable: In just nine years he released 12 albums, filled with songs like “Taxi,” “W.O.L.D,” “Circle,” “Sequel,” and of course, “Cat’s In the Cradle,” that cemented his legacy as a magnificent musical storyteller.
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By Arnold W. Drucker
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8/14/26
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T wo weeks ago, the Mets honored their 1986 team on the 40th anniversary of its World Series championship season. That was the last time the Mets won it all, and unfortunately, it looks like it will …
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By Peter King
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8/14/26
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It’s difficult to choose one event as the most dramatic, but it’s worth recounting them one by one. The Michigan Democratic primary produced an unexpected victory by progressive candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed. President Trump won the state of Michigan in three elections, but with his popularity at an all-time low, a far-left candidate who won on the issue of affordability shouldn’t be counted out. And New York City residents shouldn’t be surprised by the Michigan result, considering that there’s a socialist mayor in City Hall.
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By Jerry Kremer
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8/14/26
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Elections aren’t sporting events, and voters shouldn’t approach them as if they’re rooting for a favorite team. Polls may provide a snapshot of public opinion at a specific moment, but they are not ballots and do not evaluate policies.
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8/14/26
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What I wasn’t prepared for was the rise of lacrosse, the fastest game on two feet. Over the past 15 years, with four kids playing lacrosse, I’ve watched well over a thousand games in more than a dozen states. Youth tournaments, high school rivalries and even a state championship have become part of our family’s story.
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By Christopher R. Zublionis
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8/7/26
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Every time our bay constables, police officers, firefighters, emergency medical personnel or members of the U.S. Coast Guard respond to a marine emergency, they willingly put themselves at risk in order to save others. They do so because protecting lives is their mission. Many of these dangerous rescue operations, however, begin with an accident that never should have happened in the first place.
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By Joseph Saladino
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8/7/26
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Those financial pressures were foremost in our minds in our analysis of the 2026 budget. We were faced with tough choices on how to protect taxpayers while ensuring fairness and respect for Nassau’s dedicated workforce.
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By Delia DeRiggi-Whitton
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8/7/26
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Every election season brings the familiar refrain, “This is the most important election of our lifetime.” Of course, they can’t all be the most important — but some truly do mark turning points. This November’s will be one of them.
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By Howard Kopel
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8/7/26
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But America always recovers, and even thrives. The difficulties we face have always made us stronger. Our economy has been on a long upward trajectory of renewed productivity, resulting in historic wealth.
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By Tim Sullivan
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8/7/26
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Moving numbers around to create the appearance of stability only works for so long, especially when the numbers only go in one direction — up. The recently enacted pied-à-terre tax is one example of a troubling trend: When spending grows, Albany simply looks for another tax to pay for it.
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By Ed Ra
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8/7/26
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