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Every child on Long Island and across the state deserves timely mental health care in their home and community. The settlement made clear that New York falls short. Now our lawmakers must make the investment necessary to turn that legal victory into real change for families like mine.
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By Christina Hauptman
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3/30/26
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In a media climate so polarized, where it may feel difficult to decipher right from wrong and the truth from exaggerations, it’s important to remember that we are privileged to live in a country where we can ask questions.
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By Jordan Vallone
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3/30/26
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Even as we continue to build on our successes, I know that there’s a lot of work ahead to keep us moving in the right direction, but my commitment to making Nassau County the safest, most affordable and healthiest place to live, work and raise a family remains strong. Thank you for helping to make us the best place to live in all of New York.
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By Bruce Blakeman
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3/30/26
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Not just a season, spring is an invitation. It encourages people to be more present, more active and more engaged with their surroundings. It asks us to take advantage of longer days and milder weather, to trade routine for spontaneity and to rediscover the simple pleasure of being outside.
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3/25/26
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Why are districts being asked to spend taxpayer money for something the state itself keeps postponing? School budgets are limited. Every dollar spent on compliance is a dollar taken from classrooms, student programs and aging facilities. On Long Island, where homeowners already shoulder some of the highest property taxes in the country to support their schools, all of this is a grossly unfair burden.
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By Jack Martins
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3/25/26
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Gov. Kathy Hochul’s latest budget proposal would quietly strip away basic legal protections for people injured by cars and dump the costs of traffic violence onto victims, their families and taxpayers. Bad drivers and their insurance companies would get a pass.
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By Daniel Flanzig
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3/25/26
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State government should act like families all across New York who have no choice but to carefully manage their budgets. When costs rise, they cut back, make adjustments, and try to stay in control of their finances. But in Albany, where Democrats control both houses of the legislature and the governor, they do the exact opposite — tax more, spend more and hope no one notices.
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By Steve Rhoads
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3/25/26
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Nassau County is already one of the most expensive places in America to live, and the ongoing cost-of-living crisis is spiraling further out of control. While President Trump’s tariffs continue to increase prices on everyday essentials and his war in Iran is causing major spikes in gasoline and fuel costs, local government has a responsibility to do all it can to ease the financial burdens our residents face.
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By Debra Mulé
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3/25/26
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I’m not an expert on military issues. I have no doubt that Iran is a major threat to the world, and every possible step should be taken to curb its efforts to acquire nuclear weapons. I believe that Israel should be protected from a country that has pledged to wipe it off the map. But we must understand that there are consequences to these wars, and we should be aware of them. The problem is no one is telling us whether we should be concerned and why.
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By Jerry Kremer
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3/25/26
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In recent years, funding for counterterrorism programs has been reduced. The emphasis of the DHS has shifted drastically from terrorism to illegal immigration. And elected officials like Mayor Mamdani are threatening to restrict police counterterror efforts.
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By Peter King
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3/25/26
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