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If everyone's afraid of taxes, where does that leave us?

This column is about the dreaded “T” word. Not Trump. Not tea, as in Tea Party, but taxes. It’s a word that politicians utter only when they pledge not to raise them. In today’s political climate, no politician can win re-election if he or she dares to support a tax increase. more

11/10/11

New York school districts are beginning to take advantage of a law that passed over the summer to cut bus costs.

Schools cut bus costs, rev up savings

In a move celebrated by state school officials, a law was passed over the summer to help school districts cut bus costs and put those savings toward school programs, and local districts have just recently been able to take advantage of it. more

By Jackie Nash | 10/25/11

Can New York avoid catching Washington’s cold?

The summer months tend to make all of us very lazy. Our minds wander, avoiding any kind of deep thinking. We focus on the hot weather, planned vacations, cookouts, sports and dozens of other mindless things. But whether we like it or not, the world around us continues to change, and we can’t ignore those changes. more

8/4/11

Budgetary challenges must be met head-on

It is time for leaders to take strong, firm stances. That goes for lawmakers in Washington and Albany, our county, town and village representatives and the elected members of our own boards of education. more

3/3/11

Don’t we have important things to do?

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. more

Jerry Kremer | 8/26/10

Fred Piscop of Bellmore took a swing for the Floral Park Knights during a recent game at Merrick Road Park in Merrick. The game was one of 68 he will play this summer in the Long Island Senior Softball Association.

The (senior) boys of summer hit the field

With the sun burning down at midday, it was a hot one on June 24, well past the 90-degree mark. The parched infield at Merrick Road Park in Merrick turned into a mini-dust bowl whenever a play was made in the double-header between the Floral Park Knights and the Glen Cove Cobras. more

Scott Brinton | 6/28/10

My apologies to ol’ General George

I owe George Washington an apology. Yes, George Washington, as in President George Washington, father of the nation. more

Scott Brinton | 4/29/10

‘Invincible’ summer lies under the snow

I don’t know how they do it, but the prognosticators at the Farmers’ Almanac were right again this winter. Back in August, they predicted a winter of “numbing cold” and “record-breaking” snow. more

Randi Kreiss | 3/10/10

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