The Declaration of Independence places “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness” at the pinnacle of the American endeavor. From the Revolutionary War to the Civil War to the world wars . . .
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8/23/19
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Republicans in the Nassau County Legislature have stonewalled a bill that would require gun owners to lock up their firearms in safety boxes, and punish those who don’t — but Democrats are hoping …
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By Anthony O'Reilly
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3/27/19
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The Democratically controlled State Legislature moved on Jan. 29 to protect New Yorkers by enacting common-sense measures to combat gun violence.
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2/7/19
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In times of crisis, it’s easy to overreact. President Trump overreacted when he called over the weekend for funding to train and arm teachers . . .
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3/16/18
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"Why do we have to lead the change?” That was the question Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School senior Ryan Deitsch asked Sen. Marco Rubio at a town hall forum . . .
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3/9/18
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During Shabbat services last Saturday, seven Nassau County police entered Young Israel of Woodmere on Peninsula Boulevard in Woodmere supposedly acting on a tip that members of the synagogue’s security were carrying illegal firearms.
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By Jeff Bessen
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5/19/16
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This Christmas, will a new Smith & Wesson be under your tree?
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By Rossana Weitekamp
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12/16/15
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Speaking about Thanksgiving weekend travel, President Obama warned jittery Americans to “be careful.” Somehow I don’t think that settled anyone’s nerves. We can do more, and it starts here at home.
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12/3/15
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Thank you, thank you, thank you, Gov. Andrew Cuomo, State Senate majority coalition leaders Dean Skelos and Jeffrey Klein, and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver! You led while others squirmed.
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2/21/13
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Police arrested Rory Watkins, of 135 Bermuda St., in Atlantic Beach, on Jan. 22 at 4:30 p.m., for the alleged robbery of a man who went to Watkins’ house to buy a motorcycle.
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By Jeff Bessen
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1/23/13
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