Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Now that we understand the “why” behind these glaring examples of dysfunction, it’s incumbent on us all to answer the next-most-important question — “how?” How do we correct these errors? How do we install guardrails to prevent their return? And most important, how do we ensure that we are always serving the people of Nassau County to the best of our ability?
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By Delia DeRiggi-Whitton
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2/18/26
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Everyone knows that we’re facing a cost-of-living crisis. From health care to housing, energy to groceries, prices are sky-high. To make matters worse, New Yorkers bear one of the heaviest tax burdens in the country, which only adds to our cost of living. People are leaving our state at a record pace.
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By Tom Suozzi
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2/18/26
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This program, coordinated with the National Center for Earth and Space Science Education, has been running in Long Beach for the past four years, and gives our students the opportunity to interact with astronauts and to do “real” science. The students’ excitement and enthusiasm are always evident when launch day approaches.
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By Jennifer Gallagher
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2/12/26
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At its heart, the inclusion of student board members is about belonging. It sends a clear message that students are valued members of the school community whose perspectives deserve consideration. Their presence helps keep our work focused on what matters most, and strengthens the connection between decision-making and student experience.
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By Alexa Doeschner and Andrew DiNapoli
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2/12/26
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Proceeding with caution and operating transparently will help to ensure that the buyout program achieves its desired goal of delivering cost savings without diminishing essential county services.
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By Scott M. Davis
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2/10/26
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Island Park’s renaissance is built on progress, communication and community. By modernizing how we share information, we are strengthening our ability to protect one another and stay connected.
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By Michael G. McGinty
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2/10/26
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Saving New York means changing course. It means cutting taxes, lowering everyday costs, reducing regulations and putting working families first. Real affordability isn’t about bigger budgets — it’s about giving New Yorkers the freedom to build a future they can truly afford. I will keep fighting to make that a reality.
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By Steve Rhoads
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2/10/26
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Nassau County is home to one of our nation’s largest populations of veterans. My experience in the Legislature, my training as a social worker and being the daughter of a veteran intersect meaningfully as I work to meet their needs.
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By Debra Mulé
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2/10/26
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It’s hard to predict what the next 11 months are going to be like in our nation’s capital. There’s new evidence every day of our bitter partisan divide. The president’s postings on social media are often inflammatory. The tone that dominates the daily news is depressing.
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By Jerry Kremer
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2/10/26
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Transportation policy should put safety first. For Long Island, that means protecting our roads, our workers and the people who rely on them every day. We’re nobody’s guinea pigs.
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By Tom Gouldsbury
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2/10/26
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