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Delgado said that nuclear power was a “distraction” from an emphasis on renewable energy led by solar and wind power. In terms of economics and rapid implementation in the face of climate change, he said, that was the sensible energy route.
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By Karl Grossman
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2/18/26
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Our most consequential responsibility as public servants, parents and community leaders is to confront emerging threats to our children’s health and wellness. Frighteningly, many of these can be found within arm’s length at our local convenience stores, and there’s a new one on the shelf.
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By Arnold W. Drucker
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2/18/26
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Imagine the surprise to nurses, nurse educators, nurse researchers, nurse executives, hospital administrators and others when the U.S. Department of Education declared that an advanced degree in nursing did not qualify for federal student aid. Yet advanced education is one of the pathways for advancement in nursing, and many employers require a master’s degree.
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By Robert A. Scott
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2/18/26
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Now that we understand the “why” behind these glaring examples of dysfunction, it’s incumbent on us all to answer the next-most-important question — “how?” How do we correct these errors? How do we install guardrails to prevent their return? And most important, how do we ensure that we are always serving the people of Nassau County to the best of our ability?
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By Delia DeRiggi-Whitton
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2/18/26
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Everyone knows that we’re facing a cost-of-living crisis. From health care to housing, energy to groceries, prices are sky-high. To make matters worse, New Yorkers bear one of the heaviest tax burdens in the country, which only adds to our cost of living. People are leaving our state at a record pace.
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By Tom Suozzi
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2/18/26
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This program, coordinated with the National Center for Earth and Space Science Education, has been running in Long Beach for the past four years, and gives our students the opportunity to interact with astronauts and to do “real” science. The students’ excitement and enthusiasm are always evident when launch day approaches.
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By Jennifer Gallagher
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2/12/26
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At its heart, the inclusion of student board members is about belonging. It sends a clear message that students are valued members of the school community whose perspectives deserve consideration. Their presence helps keep our work focused on what matters most, and strengthens the connection between decision-making and student experience.
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By Alexa Doeschner and Andrew DiNapoli
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2/12/26
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Proceeding with caution and operating transparently will help to ensure that the buyout program achieves its desired goal of delivering cost savings without diminishing essential county services.
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By Scott M. Davis
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2/10/26
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Island Park’s renaissance is built on progress, communication and community. By modernizing how we share information, we are strengthening our ability to protect one another and stay connected.
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By Michael G. McGinty
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2/10/26
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Saving New York means changing course. It means cutting taxes, lowering everyday costs, reducing regulations and putting working families first. Real affordability isn’t about bigger budgets — it’s about giving New Yorkers the freedom to build a future they can truly afford. I will keep fighting to make that a reality.
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By Steve Rhoads
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2/10/26
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