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As a lawyer, I have the greatest respect for the American court system. Our country is one of the few in the world whose courts are not used for political vendettas, as is the case in Russia. That system is manipulated by one man, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and there are countless cases in which he has punished his political enemies by using the judicial system.
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By Jerry Kremer
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3/15/24
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Former U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi of Glen Cove is running again to recapture his former seat on the House of Representatives.
He will be the Democratic candidate in a special election, which is …
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By Laura Lane
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12/7/23
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St. Patrick’s Day is in reality no longer a one-day festive occasion celebrated on March 17, but an almost three-week-long celebration full of parades, luncheons, dinners and parties.
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By Peter King
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3/15/24
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U.S. Representatives Anthony D’Esposito and Nick LaLota — George Santos’s Long Island colleagues — have been outspoken about the need to expel Santos from the House of …
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By Michael Malaszczyk
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5/28/23
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As the superintendent of schools for our community, I am deeply troubled by a recent decision by Gov. Kathy Hochul that threatens to destabilize our education system. The removal of “save harmless” from the foundation aid formula is not just a bureaucratic adjustment; it is a direct attack on our children’s future and the viability of our schools.
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By Kishore Kuncham
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3/15/24
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Bumper-sticker slogans and politics have always been inseparable, like peanut butter and jelly. Throughout the history of campaigning, politicians have employed succinct, often widely known but ambiguous sayings to seek the approval of prospective voters. But these slogans’ recent transition from catchy phrases to foundational theories of governmental policy has had negative consequences, particularly in New York.
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By Brian Curran
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3/1/24
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We have seen how a global pandemic has made local housing prices surge to levels that make them unaffordable for many disheartened house hunters on Long Island. While the housing market is starting to return to pre-Covid levels, an average price is still out of reach for most young adults starting their careers, single-income households, and older residents looking to downsize. Long Island has also been plagued by a lack of home inventory, which for many has turned the American dream into a dream deferred.
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By Taylor Darling
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3/15/24
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If a poll were to be taken, I would have to be the last person on this planet who thinks that government is a perfect institution. I respect the FBI and the CIA, and I even trust the IRS. As a senior citizen, I have always considered Medicare one of the finest agencies we have, but some new facts have emerged that have convinced me that it is a sloppy and careless government behemoth.
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By Jerry Kremer
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3/1/24
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Black History Month is a chance for us to celebrate the many contributions African-Americans have made to the country. They’ve done this despite discrimination and oppression — something even Long Island, in the past, was not immune to.
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3/1/24
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The financial challenges faced by safety net hospitals are of national concern. This is particularly true as Medicaid reimbursement rates and state aid for hospitals that serve diverse patient populations continue to fall short of what is needed.
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By Matthew Bruderman
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9/11/23
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