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I couldn’t help but feel strong emotion when I heard that President Biden had decided to end his distinguished political career.
My pers
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By Jerry Kremer
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8/2/24
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The cascade of events that would shake the political firmament began on the evening of June 27, in Atlanta, when President Biden and former President Donald Trump squared off in a nationally televised debate on CNN — a debate called for by Biden and conducted pursuant to the rules of engagement that he set.
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By Peter King
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8/2/24
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For 27 years, Downtown Sounds has been more than just a concert series in Glen Cove; it has been the heartbeat of our community every summer. This cherished event, which brings music, laughter and family fun to the city, has faced an existential threat this year thanks to Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s inexplicable decision to withhold its annual funding.
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By Delia DeRiggi-Whitton
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8/2/24
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Families across Long Island are feeling the strain of inflation and rising bills for energy, water and other essential utilities. Unfortunately for many South Shore homeowners and businesses, the burden of rising utility costs has been particularly severe — especially for those whose water service is provided by a private company.
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By Michaelle Solages
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8/2/24
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Looking for a job? Need help with your resume or job search? Want to enhance your skills to improve your employability? I have great news!
The Town of Oyster Bay is here to help.
Through …
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By Joseph Saladino
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8/2/24
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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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