Gov. Kathy Hochul’s mirror must be broken. In a mind-boggling television appearance last week, she finally acknowledged that the migrant crisis was “a real problem” . . .
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By Jack Martins
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10/5/23
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In the era of the 24/7 news cycle, it was easy to dismiss what looked like an impending federal government shutdown as the latest bit of political theater . . .
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By Stanley B. Bergman
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10/5/23
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Most people view politics as a simple business. There are winners and losers. But there are other factors that can determine who emerges as a victor or suffers defeat . . .
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10/5/23
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It’s been quite a rise for the Mepham girls’ soccer team. After finishing the 2022 campaign without a victory, the Pirates have lost only once through last weekend’s games, en route …
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By Michael Lewis
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10/2/23
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After Friday's torrential storm which prompted Gov. Kathy Hochul to declare a state of emergency for several counties and brought up to 7 inches of rain to Long Island, the National Weather Service has a coastal flood advisory in effect on Saturday through 1 p.m., for the South Shore of Nassau County.
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By Ben Fiebert
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9/29/23
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Drive a mere exit or two on any of Long Island’s main thoroughfares, and you are sure to see at least one roadside shrine remembering the victim of a fatal car crash.
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9/28/23
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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is, unfortunately, usually in the news for billion-dollar boondoggles. But local issues and corporate governance problems plague the agency . . .
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By Jake Blumencranz
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9/28/23
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With our children back in classrooms and the leaves beginning their autumnal change, the nation is highlighting another vital milestone as we observe September as National Recovery Month.
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By Delia DeRiggi-Whitton
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9/28/23
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Every September, the annual opening of the United Nations General Assembly wreaks havoc, confusion and congestion for everyone who must travel to and from Manhattan.
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9/28/23
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It’s hard for a team in any sport to win a championship and it may be even harder for them to duplicate that success the following year, especially with a coaching change. But when that new …
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By Brian Kacharaba
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9/26/23
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