New York is in tough shape. Between the rising costs of goods, a deteriorating public safety situation and an ever-increasing tax burden on residents . . .
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By Anthony D'Esposito
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11/2/23
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Immigration issues continue to be front and center in Washington, and for good reason. The Supreme Court decision affirming the ban on travel to the U.S. from a number of troubled foreign countries . . .
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7/6/18
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By Bridget Downes
bdownes@liherald.com
State Sen. Todd Kaminsky announced on Monday that he would introduce a bill in the Senate that would criminalize threats of mass violence against …
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By Bridget Downes
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5/4/18
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The anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks is approaching as our country is convulsed by political, social and economic upheaval. There is plenty of work to do on these fronts, but . . .
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9/7/17
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In the run-up to Christmas last year, I covered an annual event at Dees’ Nursery in Oceanside. Trees for Troops, it was called, and for the past 14 years . . .
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6/29/17
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President Donald Trump has flexed his executive muscles to expeditiously push through policies he promised on the campaign trail. He’s actually taking a page out of former President Obama’s book by . . .
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2/3/17
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“There was a loud low rumble, and somebody yelled, ‘The tower is going down,’” said Dr. Gregory Fried, former executive chief surgeon for the New York City Police Department. “I rolled into a ball, my hands behind my head, and I expected to die.”
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By Ben Strack
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9/22/16
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Islam has become the most campaigned-against and politicized religion of the 21st century. Most interestingly, this has become the apparent deal-breaker in the 2016 presidential election . . .
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8/10/16
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Despite being attacked numerous times by terrorists in less than a year, Turkey was never overly aggressive against the Islamic State and its barrage of terror. Now, unfortunately, Turks have paid the price.
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7/6/16
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Twenty-sixteen is a new year full of possibilities. We have a lot to do. Is it just me, or do people seem worried?
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1/14/16
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