I’ve heard a lot of local chatter lately about Common Core. I know teachers are distressed and parents confused. To be honest . . .
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3/20/15
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"People all across the state, when you mention state government, [are] literally shaking their heads . . ."
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2/19/15
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Our state and local leaders deserve our praise for keeping us safe during the blizzard a week and a half ago.
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2/5/15
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One thing that can be said about Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s State of the State speech on Jan. 21 was that he didn’t shy away from most of the hard issues.
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1/29/15
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Q: I am the President of mid-sized company on Long Island which has a zero-tolerance drug policy which includes prohibiting the use of marijuana. We also randomly test …
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By Paul F. Millus
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1/23/15
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Homeowners and renters across New York are used to hearing about rising taxes, especially on Long Island. That wasn’t the case last week, though, when Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveiled a plan to provide property tax relief for people who make up to $250,000.
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By Brian Croce
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1/21/15
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Was it torture or, as others would say, harsh tactics used to obtain intelligence to protect our citizens? That’s a matter of opinion.
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12/18/14
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Republicans are preparing to take over the U.S. Senate on Jan. 2, when their new members will be sworn in and take their oaths of office. Until then, both parties need to learn to play nice.
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11/20/14
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There was a grand old party on Election Day, as voters sent President Obama and his party a message: They’re fed up with the political rhetoric and want action.
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11/13/14
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"You ain’t seen nothin’ yet!” That’s what Andrew Cuomo said in his victory speech last Tuesday, after he defeated his closest challenger, Republican Rob Astorino, by nearly 500,000 votes.
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11/13/14
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