Friday, January 24, 2025
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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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Long Island is known for many things, from our beautiful beaches and lighthouses to historic sites, great seafood and wineries. Yet, beneath the charm and attractions, Long Island grapples with a …
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By Marc Herbst
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1/3/25
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While there are certainly plenty of domestic issues, and Americans in need, we cannot forget the people of Ukraine, who are nearing the end of their third year of war with Russia.
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By Will Sheeline
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1/3/25
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Since the November election, I have been eager to resume my work as the Assemblywoman in District 21 and tackle the tough issues affecting families across Long Island. Most recently, one of my …
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By Judy Griffin
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1/3/25
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Besides the expected emphasis on crime solving, “Blue Bloods” shows the realities of cops’ lives and the impact that those often harsh realities have on their families’ day-to-day lives
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By Peter King
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12/20/24
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In case you’re still counting, Election Day happened six weeks ago, and all of the post-mortems on both sides reached the same conclusion: The No. 1 issue for voters was the economy, and the Democrats failed to pay attention to that issue, even though James Carville has been telling his party that “It’s the economy, stupid,” since 1992.
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By Jerry Kremer
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12/20/24
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For nearly 45 years, U.S. Department of Education has soldiered past many attempts to break it apart, or disband it altogether, most notably by conservative politicians who believe that the federal agency oversteps states’ rights.
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By Jordan Vallone
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12/20/24
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The needs of our public schools, teachers, students and parents are constantly evolving. Yet despite these changes, New York state continues to rely on an outdated funding formula based on old data.
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By Ed Ra
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12/20/24
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