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For some unexplained reason, success in politics is measured by what happens in the first 100 days of a politician’s time in office. For Gov.-elect Andrew Cuomo, his success or progress will be held to the same standard, however unrealistic it may be.
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Jerry Kremer
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12/2/10
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There’s usually a lot of guessing when it comes to a new governor. Does he have a plan? Does he understand the dynamics of the Capitol? Is he captive to any group that gave him financial support? Will he be independent enough to make tough decisions?
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Jerry Kremer
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11/18/10
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The elections are now history. There were surprise winners and a few surprise losers on Long Island. Most voters don’t think that far ahead, but because of the climate we live in, 2011 won’t be a …
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Jerry Kremer
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11/12/10
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As we approach the final days of summer, many people are focused on grabbing their last few vacation days. Regrettably, a handful of politicians, mostly Republicans, can’t seem to focus on anything other than religion and citizenship and how to tie it into the upcoming November election.
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Jerry Kremer
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8/26/10
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Last week, while grabbing a bacon, egg white and cheese sandwich, I was hit on the arm by a man while stepping off a local eatery’s outside deck. After suddenly jolting to my right, I recognized him as an old family friend. His first words to me: “Are you still writing for the Herald?” I paused for a second and uttered a response, “I haven’t in awhile,” I quickly said with a slight stutter. “I’ve been real busy but do it when I can … maybe every six months or so.”
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Brian Dessart
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8/4/10
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The passing of Yankee owner George Steinbrenner brought to mind two words: tough love. Steinbrenner succeeded in the world of sports because he wasn’t willing to follow the traditional ways of all the other team owners. He spent money, but he dished out lots of tough love to his managers, his players and his very limited partners.
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Jerry Kremer
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7/30/10
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A philosopher once said that “the two greatest professions for which there is no formal training are politics and motherhood.”
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Jerry Kremer
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6/29/10
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Last week, 92 percent of Long Island school budgets won public approval. Aware of the public’s anger over rising taxes, most districts held their growth down to between 2 and 4 percent. Thankfully, the voters didn’t punish the children.
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Jerry Kremer
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5/28/10
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In anticipation of the 2014 Winter Olympics, I expect to compete in both luge and ice hockey. I'm also forwarding the photo that graces (though some might say, disgraces) this column to the Brad Pitt look-alike contest, while submitting my idea for "Survivor: 5-Towns to CBS, and several of these columns to the Pulitzer Prize Committee for Serious Literature.
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Ron Goldman
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3/22/10
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Growing up I was allergic to chocolate so, to me, a "Brownie" was always a Kodak camera. So too, "cheese" was not something you ate, but something you said as you smiled for the birdie.
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3/3/10
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