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I wouldn’t go so far as to call Howard Gardner a prophet, but way back in 1993, he sure predicted the chaotic politics that are roiling our public education system these days. more
"People all across the state, when you mention state government, [are] literally shaking their heads . . ." more
Q:  I own a small business and recently read about a bill Governor Cuomo signed into law eliminating the requirement for me to notify my employees about their rate of pay, allowances, pay day, … more
Our state and local leaders deserve our praise for keeping us safe during the blizzard a week and a half ago. more
Last week, President Obama and Governor Cuomo gave their annual addresses on the nation and state, and both focused a good portion of their speeches on education. While both placed a heavy emphasis on charter schools, they were far apart on other issues. more
Governor Cuomo certainly puts the “bully” in bully pulpit. In his State of the State address . . . more
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. more
New York state has been presented with a unique opportunity. For once, rather than being faced with a multi-billion-dollar deficit . . . more
Nassau County voters will choose their next district attorney in November 2015, ten months after current D.A. Kathleen Rice leaves the post for a seat in Congress. Meanwhile, Rice’s top deputy or an appointee of Gov. Andrew Cuomo will take the reins as the county’s head prosecutor. more
Kathleen Rice, the Nassau County district attorney, and Bruce Blakeman, a former presiding officer of the Nassau County Legislature, are locked in a spirited fight for the 4th Congressional District seat now held by U.S. Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, a Democrat from Mineola. more
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