In politics, the word “tax” is dirtier than the most graphic four-letter words you can think of. Any politician who plans to last in office longer than his loafers knows that you only say “tax” . . .
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5/18/23
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Four years ago, as the race for Nassau County executive between then Legislator Laura Curran, a Democrat, and then State Sen. Jack Martins, a Republican, was heating up . . .
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11/4/21
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"Justice for George Floyd came swiftly in New York." So began our June 18-24 editorial last year.
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6/24/21
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The actions of the four Minneapolis police officers who caused the tragic death of George Floyd on Memorial Day were barbaric and shameful, and go against everything we as a society stand for.
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By Bil Gaylor
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8/21/20
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Justice for George Floyd came swiftly in New York. During two weeks of intense protests at hundreds of locales across the state . . .
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6/19/20
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San Francisco’s recent decision to prohibit all forms of facial-recognition technology is a good example of a ban that goes way too far. It will leave San Franciscans less safe and more vulnerable to crime . . .
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5/31/19
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Nassau County is in a perpetual state of financial crisis. For decades, its expenses have outpaced its revenues. Elected officials tout the cuts they make to downsize county government. They insist . . .
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9/29/16
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Anyone who has paid attention to Nassau County politics over the past few years knows that elected officials have tried just about everything to save money and raise revenue. From the closing of police precincts . . .
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4/13/16
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In an unusual start to the school year, many area districts will be opening before Labor Day. Classes will be in session next week — as early as Tuesday in some communities.
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8/26/15
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