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But for me, the epitome of athleticism didn’t come in the form of an epic home run or, in Brady’s case, so many game-winning touchdowns. For me it was the whoosh of a soccer ball hitting the net at the back of the goal.
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By Jordan Vallone
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7/26/24
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There is no doubt that the MTA is a vital resource for New Yorkers, but the dereliction of duty by the agency’s leadership has led to staggering budget deficits and wasteful spending, to the point where it now costs the MTA roughly $3 billion a year just to service its enormous debt.
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By Anthony D'Esposito
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7/26/24
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While I don’t go to church too often anymore, I still have a special place in my heart for the magic, the importance and the splendor of religion, especially Christianity. The history of religion is one of the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, and led to some of the most phenomenal art, literature and philosophy that humanity has ever produced.
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By Will Sheeline
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7/26/24
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When I hear talk of student loan forgiveness, I immediately think of the wise advice that if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Why should the government forgive college loans? Loan forgiveness is only a temporary solution to the costs of higher education. If loans are funded by the government, they are not forgiven, they don’t go away — taxpayers assume the debt.
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By Ed Fare
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7/26/24
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This sentiment was broadly shared across the political spectrum: Only 26 percent of Democrats, 7 percent of Republicans, and 12 percent of Independents/Others said they believed laws were passed this session that improved our quality of life. It is especially concerning that New Yorkers do not feel that state government is improving their lives when you consider how much money our state spends.
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By Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick
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7/26/24
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Social media’s presence in our children’s lives is undeniable, and the toll it is taking on their mental health is alarming.
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By Taylor Darling
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7/26/24
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Summer is a great time to unwind, relax and spend time with family. If you’re on the event planning committee for the RVC Historical Society, it’s also a great time to start thinking about fall programs at the Phillips House Museum. Our team has put together some wonderful events for the fall, which I’ll list below.
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By Jim Belling
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7/26/24
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As the 2024-25 school year begins, there are two significant changes that have the potential to shape the future of education: the implementation of new criteria to earn a high school diploma, and the revision of the foundation aid formula. These developments represent both challenges and opportunities, and their successful implementation will require the active engagement of our entire community.
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By Kishore Kuncham
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7/19/24
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We should be grateful to the medical profession, and diligent and attentive to our individual health.
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By Peter King
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7/19/24
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Project 2025 is a 922-page manifesto created by the Heritage Foundation. It has been described as a road map for any new Trump administration. It outlines, agency by agency, the federal programs and projects that should be eliminated, and what the policies of a second Trump administration would be.
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By Jerry Kremer
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7/19/24
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