Thursday, October 1, 2026
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As public debate gets pushed toward the ideological edge, why are the loudest and most radical voices carrying the day? Most voters aren’t on the outskirts; they occupy the broad middle, yet the fringe seems to define the conversation. The middle has the numbers, but the fringe has the power. How did that happen?
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By Jack Martins
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9/18/26
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But being innocent doesn’t prevent the government from suspecting you of wrongdoing, or even arresting you. The government may target people not because they have committed a crime, but to make examples of them, intimidate others, or silence those they regard as troublesome or subversive.
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By Michael Blitz
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9/18/26
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It won’t be enough for Blakeman to simply bash New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani or the dangers associated with the Democratic Socialist platform. Blakeman needs something bold to set him apart, and to give state residents something to vote for.
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By Steve Levy
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9/18/26
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The problem is the legislation’s time-limit loophole. In 1972, when both the House of Representatives and the Senate had passed the ERA, it faced a deadline imposed by Congress for the required ratification by the states — first seven years, then extended to 10 years. By the end of that decade, 35 states had approved the amendment, just three states short of what was needed.
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By Susan Cushman
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9/18/26
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There is a great new book - part of a series by Kevin Wade, “One Good Eye,” that I’m sure you will enjoy.
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By Ann DiPietro
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9/18/26
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As the effects of PFAS, the so-called “forever chemicals,” become the focus of discussions across the United States — on Long Island because of their impacts on the underground water table, our sole source of potable water — New York state’s attorney general is suing corporations involved with PFAS for allegedly violating a number of state laws.
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By Karl Grossman
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9/18/26
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On Long Island, $1 million can buy a perfectly ordinary home. In Nassau County, the median home price is now around $880,000, and in Suffolk County, it’s roughly $750,000, both near historic highs. In communities where demand remains strong and inventory remains tight, a $1 million price tag is no longer an indication that someone is purchasing a sprawling estate. It may simply mean they’re buying a house.
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9/18/26
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Technology and artificial intelligence are changing the world around us remarkably fast. The students in our classrooms today are preparing to enter a world that will look very different from the one in which many of us grew up. As educators, we have a responsibility to stay informed and prepare our students to navigate this rapidly changing world with confidence, curiosity and good judgment. At the same time, we must thoughtfully introduce new ideas, approaches and technologies to the learning experience.
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By Unal Karakas
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9/11/26
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The more you witness the history of our multiple governments, the more you realize how our current government is no longer capable of serving the people who desperately need it. I have no issue with the people from both parties who provide us with services in our counties, towns and villages. But I am saddened by our federal system, which serves only itself.
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By Jerry Kremer
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9/11/26
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Whether it’s the war in Iran, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, China’s expansionism or the continuing threat of Islamist terrorism, the United States and the world are faced with crises from multiple directions. This should be a time when nations with common values and interests forge a united front, no matter our policy differences or personality clashes.
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By Peter King
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9/11/26
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