We are entering a new year, in which there will be many challenges for all of us. But the biggest ones will be for President-elect Donald Trump, who is about to embark on a historic second term.
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By Jerry Kremer
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1/10/25
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In politics, disagreements are inevitable. They’re part of a system designed to encourage debate and foster diverse perspectives. But some issues transcend politics — or at least they should.
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By Seth Koslow
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1/10/25
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With control of the presidency, Congress and the Supreme Court now in Republican hands, the questions remain: Will Republicans eschew my-way-or-the-highway?
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By Tom Suozzi
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1/10/25
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Usually I like to start conversations, initiate critical thinking, consider all factors and, most of all, become educated on an issue. “Becoming educated” is the key phrase. Here I’d like to dive into our educational system.
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By Ed Fare
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1/10/25
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A new law, the Puppy Mill Pipeline Act, took effect on Dec. 15, making it illegal for pet stores in New York state to sell dogs, cats or rabbits. It is being hailed as a major victory for animal welfare, with advocates celebrating its potential to reduce the inhumane practices associated with puppy mills.
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By Libby Post
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1/10/25
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Just like that, we’ve said goodbye to 2024 and hello to 2025. At this time of year, I like to reflect on what went right and not so right this past year. Then, I think about what I want to achieve in the new year and what challenges I might encounter.
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By Danielle Fugazy Scagliola
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1/3/25
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While Long Island families are tightening our belts, Albany is letting fraudsters run wild, stealing millions of dollars from the very programs designed to help those in genuine need.
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By Jake Blumencranz
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1/3/25
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In Nassau County, there is a palpable sense of hope and optimism on the horizon, and much of that can be credited to the steady, inclusive leadership of County Executive Bruce Blakeman.
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By Ari Brown
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1/3/25
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What if I told you that the next pandemic is around the corner, but is totally preventable? Wouldn’t you muster all your resources to stop it? That’s what is happening in America now when …
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By Monique Darrisaw-Akil
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1/3/25
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As Gov. Kathy Hochul prepares to implement her revised congestion-pricing plan to extract from motorists an additional funding source to feed the MTA’s insatiable appetite, it must be underscored that the agency doesn’t have a revenue problem — it has a spending problem.
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By Steve Levy
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1/3/25
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