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Everything the editorial board wrote about in 2019

Jan. 02, 2020 12:07 PM

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Throughout 2019, the editorial board took positions on events, politics and policies that touch Long Islanders, writing nearly 400 editorials throughout the year. Editorials are the consensus position of the board. They are researched and written independently of the newsroom; news editors, reporters and photographers are not involved.

With each argument we publish, we strive to be a reasoned and pragmatic advocate for what is best for Long Island. We hope readers will use this index of the editorials written in 2019 to easily find our past positions and hold us accountable for our views. And we always welcome suggestions for topics we have not addressed.

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B

Brookhaven

Edward P. Romaine for Brookhaven supervisor Oct. 9

Budget (federal)

Moore and Cain unqualified to serve on Federal Reserve Board April 12

Budget (state)

Albany haste and rookie mistakes could hurt Long Island Jan. 27

Tax to support housing could be a model for Long Island Feb. 25

Don't rush a new New York law to require a prevailing wage March 15

A remarkable three months of lawmaking in Albany April 2

No cap, no pay raise for lawmakers June 17

Fix New York State's school funding system July 13

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Commuting

Metro-North trains at Penn Station? Hold that train! Feb. 2

NYC toll plan can help keep Long Island moving March 3

MTA must ride herd on crucial safety program March 5

Don't lose the one-seat LIRR ride to Brooklyn March 28

Crack down on MTA contractors April 21

Manhattan tolling plan presents a puzzle April 25

Nassau road repairs long overdue May 8

Get tougher on MTA vendors May 23

Expedite FAA environmental review of LaGuardia AirTrain June 11

Lost fare revenue is the ride target June 19

Credit red-light cameras with a drop in serious accidents June 21

Port Authority toll, fare hikes must bring results July 14

LIRR third track is a can-do blueprint for the region Sept. 29

Cuomo, Andrew

Cuomo’s muscle is needed earlier on big transit Jan. 6

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s third term off to ambitious start Jan. 15

The MTA is off the rails, again Jan. 19

Amazon delivers lessons for NY March 7

New York State needs Cuomo to lead vaccine reform May 6

To protect water, Gov. Cuomo should sign ban on 1,4-dioxane July 11

Effective revamp of the MTA requires Gov. Cuomo's push July 18

New York needs Brianna's Law July 24

Move cautiously along path toward legal marijuana in New York July 30

The patchwork of state gun laws makes us unsafe Aug. 16

National Grid bet on its credibility - and lost Nov. 26

Cuomo must sign bills to prevent water pollution Dec. 2

Curran, Laura

Stop politicizing Nassau County’s reassessment Jan. 8

Nassau GOP lawmakers should want tough labor lawyer June 27

On Long Island, patronage breeds corruption Aug. 11

MTA should rethink hiring of husband of Nassau Executive Laura Curran Dec. 11

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Disaster recovery

Puerto Rico is still in distress long after Hurricane Maria April 4

Survivors in the Bahamas are desperate for America's help Sept. 6

Extreme events remind us of the costs of not learning to live with nature Oct. 31

LIRR tunnel repairs require urgency Nov. 20

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Education

NYU's medical school is a welcome Long Island addition Feb. 24

$53M for college a wise investment Feb. 25

Wyandanch school administration failing in its mission April 14

Farmingdale State College needs room to grow April 16

NY State tuition aid got caught up in political gamesmanship April 17

Long Island public school spending defies the cap May 20

Who will lead Stony Brook University next? June 2

Serious needs in two Long Island school districts June 24

Elia's exit a reason to worry July 29

Suffolk County's troubling school-test gap Sept. 1

Don't dumb-down New York's high school diploma Sept. 8

Long Island districts should install school bus cameras to protect kids Oct. 2

Sick-pay deals are not healthy Nov. 24

Environment

EPA tilts away from Americans, toward businesses Jan. 3

An expanded bottle law would do more for New York State Jan. 14

Vote to clean up Long Island’s polluted waters Jan. 16

Put safety first in creating Manhattan-to-Montauk trail Jan. 27

EPA nominee’s inaction on water contaminants is troubling Jan. 31

New York right to angle for fairer fluke catch Feb. 4

Great River’s loss of sewer money is Oakdale’s gain Feb. 10

Long Island communities have a role in wind-power generation March 11

Albany’s chance to make New York greener March 21

Cimate change isn't 50 or 75 years away March 22

Update New York's laws on dumping of construction debris April 16

On Earth Day 50, the emerging challenge is climate change April 20

IDA 'termination pay' is a galling example of government April 23

Bag expansion of sand mine April 29

Extinction of plant and animal species threatens humans, too May 7

New pipeline for natural gas makes sense — but just for now May 15

Heat on Albany for climate pact May 17

Mercury vapor from flooring is an alarm for all May 28

Styrofoam ban is a sign of environmental concern in Nassau May 28

Finally, a plan on the toxic underground plume May 31

Many fronts in the war for clean water on LI June 5

To protect water, Gov. Cuomo should sign ban on 1,4-dioxane July 11

Creative reuse of water can preserve Long Island's supply July 17

Wind to fuel a clean break July 19

Long Island can turn the ugly tide of polluted waters Aug. 4

A coastal consensus is needed Aug. 18

Don't betray the nation's natural resources Aug. 19

Destruction in the Amazon rainforest hurts the whole planet Aug. 27

Another Trump administration blow to the planet Aug. 29

Offshore wind projects deserve careful review, but not bureacratic death Sept. 9

Navy must get on board with cleanup for Northrop Grumman plume Sept. 19

The climate crisis is already here Sept. 22

Cuomo must sign bills to prevent water pollution Dec. 2

Northrop Grumman contamination gets only worse as cleanup lags Dec. 4

Ethics reform

Some evolved on MLK honor Jan. 20

Overdue justice for victims of sexual abuse Jan. 29

Unacceptable indifference at federal jail Feb. 4

U.S. economy needs Boeing to fly right April 24

Why won't federal regulators get tough on limo safety? May 24

Cruel prosecution of lifesavers May 31

Still fighting 50 years after Stonewall riots June 29

The Island of double-dippers Sept. 15

Segregation's stain on Long Island can be overcome Nov. 18

Awakening about discrimination in home sales is long overdue Dec. 12

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Foreign policy

Be cautious in Afghanistan peace talks with the Taliban Feb. 3

World diplomacy isn't so easy Feb. 28

Venezuela needs savvy U.S. help April 5

Danger of Iran saber-rattling May 21

Foreign policy is multilevel chess June 19

Intelligence chief must give hard truth about threats to U.S. Aug. 2

A thorny bargain for the United States Sept. 10

President Trump's challenge is to prevent a Saudia Arabia-Iran war Sept. 17

President Trump must stop stonewalling on Ukraine Sept. 24

Trump's foreign policy is worrisome Oct. 15

Lessons from the raid that killed ISIS leader al-Baghdadi Oct. 30

The impeachment inquiry's path is justified Nov. 3

Trump and Saudis, a disturbing affinity Dec. 10

Future of Long Island

Plea deals for bad drivers can hurt road-safety efforts Jan. 7

Many Long Island governments are failing the pothole test Jan. 8

Students’ creativity, imagination will carry us into the future Jan. 24

EPA nominee’s inaction on water contaminants is troubling Jan. 31

Raise city issues, but don’t chase away Amazon jobs Feb. 6

Don’t botch delivery of Amazon to New York City Feb. 9

Nothing to celebrate Feb. 14

Modest apt. building is what Long Island residents need Feb. 19

David Mack must push for LI Feb. 19

NYU's medical school is a welcome Long Island addition Feb. 24

State funds will jump-start Hub Feb. 24

$53M for college a wise investment Feb. 25

Get details right in overdue reboot of MTA Feb. 26

A modest proposal for Fishers Island residents March 8

Long Island communities have a role in wind-power generation March 11

Tuesday's village elections focus on familiar issues March 18

Warning signs or not, a red light means stop March 22

New revenue a huge boost to build transit, including LIRR April 1

Belmont stop on Main Line is worth a careful look April 8

Bag expansion of sand mine April 29

Trickle into void left by Amazon May 16

Drag-racing hobbyists have tough road ahead May 16

Long Island public school spending defies the cap May 20

Hempstead Town takes a smart step to keep its young adults May 24

Verbal abuse of referees poisons youth sports and hurts kids May 29

A doable fix for drunken driving June 5

Many fronts in the war for clean water on LI June 5

Credit red-light cameras with a drop in serious accidents June 21

Expedite plan to reduce noise from Kennedy Airport jets June 26

Creative reuse of water can preserve Long Island's supply July 17

New York needs Brianna's Law July 24

Freeport is missing the train July 28

$10M grant is a welcome economic boost for Central Islip Aug. 7

Hicksville renaissance needs a leader Aug. 12

A chance for Baldwin to become its best self Aug. 16

A coastal consensus is needed Aug. 18

Defense firm's offensive ploy Aug. 26

Offshore wind projects deserve careful review, but not bureacratic death Sept. 9

An ambitious $5.7B to-do list for the LIRR Sept. 20

Albany lawmakers must act to stop illegal dumping Oct. 1

Don't cut the LIRR's $5.7B share of capital funding Oct. 7

Extreme events remind us of the costs of not learning to live with nature Oct. 31

Leverage your power: Vote! Nov. 4

This is an 'on' election year for governance of Long Island Nov. 5

Newly elected officials can shape Long Island's future Nov. 7

Act now for fairness in housing on Long Island Nov. 25

Be grateful for the light of Thanksgiving Nov. 28

One way Long Islanders show their care and generosity Nov. 29

Long Island's pine barrens: a treasure worth protecting Dec. 1

Northrop Grumman contamination gets only worse as cleanup lags Dec. 4

A major step for affordable housing on Long Island Dec. 5

Amazon's 1,500 new jobs are no comparison to a new HQ Dec. 10

Don't rename Robert Moses State Park Dec. 13

Clever laser innovation helps the LIRR beat fall leaves Dec. 20

Spotlight on manufacturing Dec. 30

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G

Gambling

Make a smart play for sports betting in New York State March 17

State and Suffolk should audit Jake's 50 to clear up money questions Nov. 13

Gun control

Student voices of Parkland are being heard to reduce gun violence Feb. 13

Existing gun laws can stop deaths Feb. 21

Carnage from gun violence mounts. Congress does nothing. March 27

How President Trump can condemn hatred in America April 30

Nationalism is fueling domestic terrorism Aug. 5

Trump and Congress should act to curtail gun violence Aug. 6

The patchwork of state gun laws makes us unsafe Aug. 16

Amid the gun massacres, thoughts and prayers - and no action to save lives Sept. 4

Limits on 'ghost gun' kits need debate in New York State Sept. 25

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Health

End the religious exemption for vaccines in New York State Feb. 7

Don't cut off 9/11 support Feb. 20

Political malpractice: Trump's new attack on the ACA March 30

A shift yet again on health care April 3

Honesty on septic issue is needed from lawmakers April 5

New York City's measles outbreak is a warning for Long Island April 10

The grave rise of bacterial superbugs May 12

Albany lawmakers shouldn't duck vote on measles vaccine June 4

America shows compassion to 9/11 victims July 31

A sensible effort on Alzheimer's Sept. 3

For the health of Americans, put restrictions on vaping Sept. 12

School ban for unvaccinated children is difficult but necessary Sept. 18

Hempstead

Hempstead Town takes a smart step to keep its young adults May 24

The Island of double-dippers Sept. 15

Maintain state oversight for Hempstead schools Oct. 3

Laura Gillen for Hempstead supervisor Oct. 13

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Immigration

Beyond the border wall, find real solutions to U.S. problems Jan. 2

Border fight is really about U.S. national identity Jan. 9

Nassau Executive Laura Curran needs to get it right Jan. 23

President Trump won nothing from the federal shutdown Jan. 25

President Trump’s imaginary emergency at the border Feb. 16

Democracy gets a workout over president's emergency declaration March 15

U.S. would pay a high price if the southern border is shut April 3

U.S. must not resume separation of migrant families April 9

Cruel prosecution of lifesavers May 31

Don't let partisan politics sully the 2020 census June 12

Make legal immigration easier June 16

President Trump needlessly cruel to immigrants June 25

President Trump shouldn't divide our nation July 16

New Trump rules play on myths about immigrants Aug. 15

Don't spurn Hurricane Dorian refugees Sept. 13

Infrastructure

Don't let legislative moves block Kings Park growth May 8

Investigations

Attorney general nominee must assure Senate on Mueller report Jan. 31

Don’t block release of Mueller report on Russian interference March 23

The nation needs to hear straight from Robert Mueller May 1

After 44 years, a defendant finally gets justice May 26

Secretary of labor should resign over role in Epstein case July 10

Shine a light on Hempstead concession deals Aug. 8

Questions about death of Jeffrey Epstein demand answers Aug. 13

The hubris of former FBI Director James Comey Aug. 29

Multistate probe of Big Tech is long overdue Sept. 16

Stabbing death of Khaseen Morris is disturbing in many ways Sept. 19

Albany lawmakers must act to stop illegal dumping Oct. 1

The Constitution requires Trump to comply with the impeachment probe Oct. 10

Impeachment witnesses detail why Ukraine dealing was risky Nov. 14

Ambassador Yovanovitch steely despite Trump attack Nov. 16

Segregation's stain on Long Island can be overcome Nov. 18

The tower of President Donald Trump's defense on Ukraine is crumbling Nov. 21

Don't ignore Vladimir Putin's role in U.S. dysfunction Nov. 22

Act now for fairness in housing on Long Island Nov. 25

Don't stop with conviction of Spota and McPartland Dec. 17

Islanders

Belmont arena project is a milestone for Long Island Sept. 25

Islip

Angie Carpenter for Islip supervisor Oct. 14

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J

John F. Kennedy Airport

Expedite plan to reduce noise from Kennedy Airport jets June 26

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L

LIPA

LIPA digs up sound policy Jan. 14

Huntington should make a deal on Northport power-plant lawsuit April 28

Debunking myths about the Northport power plant April 28

Long Island Rail Road

The MTA is off the rails, again Jan. 19

The Long Island Rail Road must clean up its act Jan. 21

Metro-North trains at Penn Station? Hold that train! Feb. 2

David Mack must push for LI Feb. 19

Get details right in overdue reboot of MTA Feb. 26

NYC toll plan can help keep Long Island moving March 3

MTA must ride herd on crucial safety program March 5

Potential Hudson River rail-tunnel woes now belong to Trump March 18

Don't lose the one-seat LIRR ride to Brooklyn March 28

New revenue a huge boost to build transit, including LIRR April 1

Belmont stop on Main Line is worth a careful look April 8

Crack down on MTA contractors April 21

MTA needs labor leeway to avoid red ink May 2

End the LIRR gravy train May 19

Get tougher on MTA vendors May 23

Expedite FAA environmental review of LaGuardia AirTrain June 11

Lost fare revenue is the ride target June 19

New York's new voting law has a costly three-hour provision July 1

Overhaul must put riders first July 8

Belmont is becoming a bright bet July 12

Effective revamp of the MTA requires Gov. Cuomo's push July 18

Escalators are key to East Side Access success July 24

The MTA must sweat the details big and small Aug. 2

MTA and LIRR must tame the overtime beast Aug. 21

An ambitious $5.7B to-do list for the LIRR Sept. 20

Belmont arena project is a milestone for Long Island Sept. 25

LIRR third track is a can-do blueprint for the region Sept. 29

Don't cut the LIRR's $5.7B share of capital funding Oct. 7

Law to require paid leave to let workers vote on Election Day makes no sense Nov. 1

LIRR tunnel repairs require urgency Nov. 20

MTA should rethink hiring of husband of Nassau Executive Laura Curran Dec. 11

Clever laser innovation helps the LIRR beat fall leaves Dec. 20

The next stop: MTA-LIRR deal Dec. 26

Make the Hub's future a priority Dec. 27

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M

Mangano, Edward

Mangano convictions a rebuke to politics for personal profit March 8

Medicaid

Decode America's health care bills July 7

A sensible effort on Alzheimer's Sept. 3

Save New York's broken Medicaid program Dec. 8

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Nassau County

A concerning New Year’s Eve of troubles at the Coliseum Jan. 2

Stop politicizing Nassau County’s reassessment Jan. 8

Nassau Executive Laura Curran needs to get it right Jan. 23

Find a better way to dole out community grants in Nassau Jan. 28

A welcome window into Nassau County government spending Feb. 10

Mangano convictions a rebuke to politics for personal profit March 8

Elected assessor an unwise idea in Nassau County March 14

Albany stumbles on reassessment March 19

New York State is overdue in returning the armory to Freeport March 20

Wyandanch school administration failing in its mission April 14

For environment, Nassau should charge for paper bags, too April 23

Nassau County on the right path for reassessment May 5

Nassau road repairs long overdue May 8

Styrofoam ban is a sign of environmental concern in Nassau May 28

Finally, a plan on the toxic underground plume May 31

Nassau GOP lawmakers should want tough labor lawyer June 27

Proud history worth saving July 5

Belmont is becoming a bright bet July 12

Freeport is missing the train July 28

Shine a light on Hempstead concession deals Aug. 8

Hicksville renaissance needs a leader Aug. 12

A chance for Baldwin to become its best self Aug. 16

Nassau Comptroller Schnirman owes public a full explanation Sept. 5

Navy must get on board with cleanup for Northrop Grumman plume Sept. 19

Stabbing death of Khaseen Morris is disturbing in many ways Sept. 19

Nassau County GOP still gets assessment problem wrong Sept. 30

Maintain state oversight for Hempstead schools Oct. 3

Nassau GOP's cozy relationship with tax-appeal firms Oct. 21

Madeline Singas for Nassau County district attorney Oct. 22

Nassau County Legislature needs more cooperation in 2020-21 Oct. 28

Empanel grand jury to investigate police-suspect struggle in Freeport Dec. 6

New York State

Cuomo’s muscle is needed earlier on big transit Jan. 6

A roadmap to ease SALT cap Jan. 10

An expanded bottle law would do more for New York State Jan. 14

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s third term off to ambitious start Jan. 15

Mariano Rivera delivers relief to a weary nation Jan. 22

Albany haste and rookie mistakes could hurt Long Island Jan. 27

Overdue justice for victims of sexual abuse Jan. 29

New York right to angle for fairer fluke catch Feb. 4

Unacceptable indifference at federal jail Feb. 4

Raise city issues, but don’t chase away Amazon jobs Feb. 6

End the religious exemption for vaccines in New York State Feb. 7

Don’t botch delivery of Amazon to New York City Feb. 9

Nothing to celebrate Feb. 14

Don't cut off 9/11 support Feb. 20

State funds will jump-start Hub Feb. 24

An inept plan to fight drug addiction March 5

Amazon delivers lessons for NY March 7

Dems selling themselves out March 8

End cross-party election endorsements in New York March 9

Time for Albany Democrats to deliver a serious budget March 13

Don't rush a new New York law to require a prevailing wage March 15

Make a smart play for sports betting in New York State March 17

New York State is overdue in returning the armory to Freeport March 20

Albany’s chance to make New York greener March 21

Warning signs or not, a red light means stop March 22

Pass two reforms to ensure justice March 25

It happens every spring. Play ball! March 28

A remarkable three months of lawmaking in Albany April 2

School bus cameras could deter bad drivers and save lives April 8

Farmingdale State College needs room to grow April 16

Update New York's laws on dumping of construction debris April 16

NY State tuition aid got caught up in political gamesmanship April 17

IDA 'termination pay' is a galling example of government April 23

Manhattan tolling plan presents a puzzle April 25

New York State needs Cuomo to lead vaccine reform May 6

Don't let legislative moves block Kings Park growth May 8

Get creative in crafting a bill for a prevailing wage May 10

The grave rise of bacterial superbugs May 12

A critical voice for New York's future May 13

New pipeline for natural gas makes sense — but just for now May 15

Trickle into void left by Amazon May 16

End the LIRR gravy train May 19

Nassau's off-kilter clergy tax break can be reformed June 4

Albany lawmakers shouldn't duck vote on measles vaccine June 4

Good cause' rental legislation is wrong for Long Island June 7

Modernize state laws June 15

No cap, no pay raise for lawmakers June 17

Albany lawmakers in the homestretch June 18

Albany is still a sausage machine June 23

Still fighting 50 years after Stonewall riots June 29

New York's new voting law has a costly three-hour provision July 1

A stark example of the trouble with multiple-party candidates July 11

Fix New York State's school funding system July 13

Port Authority toll, fare hikes must bring results July 14

Nassau legislature should give OK to Long Beach sewer plan July 15

Elia's exit a reason to worry July 29

Move cautiously along path toward legal marijuana in New York July 30

The MTA must sweat the details big and small Aug. 2

Suffolk County's troubling school-test gap Sept. 1

School ban for unvaccinated children is difficult but necessary Sept. 18

Limits on 'ghost gun' kits need debate in New York State Sept. 25

Pass federal and state laws to make limousines safer Oct. 4

New leeway for party switchers in New York is welcome Oct. 4

With early voting, democracy takes a step forward in New York Oct. 24

Law to require paid leave to let workers vote on Election Day makes no sense Nov. 1

New York's attorney general sides with the politicians Nov. 8

Don't miss this opportunity to reform New York State election law Nov. 15

Sick-pay deals are not healthy Nov. 24

National Grid bet on its credibility - and lost Nov. 26

Save New York's broken Medicaid program Dec. 8

Good and bad outcomes from New York State election reform commission Dec. 9

Amazon's 1,500 new jobs are no comparison to a new HQ Dec. 10

Awakening about discrimination in home sales is long overdue Dec. 12

Long Island needs SALT cap relief Dec. 23

North Hempstead

Judi Bosworth for North Hempstead supervisor Oct. 11

North Korea

World diplomacy isn't so easy Feb. 28

President Trump plays footsie with dictators July 2

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Obituaries

Toni Morrison's powerful voice transcended mere words Aug. 7

Opioid epidemic

An inept plan to fight drug addiction March 5

Purdue Pharma pushed deadly opioids for profit — and the FDA did nothing April 7

Federal regulators must put public safety before corporate profit Aug. 28

Oyster Bay

On Long Island, patronage breeds corruption Aug. 11

James Altadonna Jr. for Oyster Bay supervisor Oct. 20

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PSEG

LIPA legislation in Albany won’t save local taxpayers June 3

Policing

Was police pursuit an issue in Suffolk crash that killed three? Feb. 11

NYC mustn't prolong a decision for Garner-case cop July 17

Suffolk should approve license plate readers July 23

Sometimes cops need help, too Aug. 14

Officer Pantaleo got due process, and his firing was proper Aug. 20

Empanel grand jury to investigate police-suspect struggle in Freeport Dec. 6

Politics, local

Find a better way to dole out community grants in Nassau Jan. 28

A welcome window into Nassau County government spending Feb. 10

Modest apt. building is what Long Island residents need Feb. 19

Make Suffolk County’s Civil Service system free of politics March 4

Dems selling themselves out March 8

Tuesday's village elections focus on familiar issues March 18

Don't fumble early voting this year on Long Island March 28

Good cause' rental legislation is wrong for Long Island June 7

Rent bill pending in Albany would hurt Island June 13

Albany lawmakers in the homestretch June 18

The Fourth of July, a day to stoke our love of freedom July 3

A stark example of the trouble with multiple-party candidates July 11

Nassau Comptroller Schnirman owes public a full explanation Sept. 5

Early voting off to a rocky start on Long Island Sept. 16

New leeway for party switchers in New York is welcome Oct. 4

Peter K. Van Scoyoc for East Hampton supervisor Oct. 8

Edward P. Romaine for Brookhaven supervisor Oct. 9

Judi Bosworth for North Hempstead supervisor Oct. 11

Laura Gillen for Hempstead supervisor Oct. 13

Angie Carpenter for Islip supervisor Oct. 14

Laura Jens-Smith for Riverhead supervisor Oct. 16

Jay Schneiderman for Southampton supervisor Oct. 18

James Altadonna Jr. for Oyster Bay supervisor Oct. 20

Madeline Singas for Nassau County district attorney Oct. 22

With early voting, democracy takes a step forward in New York Oct. 24

Steve Bellone for Suffolk County executive Oct. 27

Nassau County Legislature needs more cooperation in 2020-21 Oct. 28

Leverage your power: Vote! Nov. 4

This is an 'on' election year for governance of Long Island Nov. 5

With reelection in Suffolk, Bellone faces a big agenda Nov. 6

Newly elected officials can shape Long Island's future Nov. 7

The 2019 election is over. Please take away the signs. Nov. 8

Rep. Peter King has been a strong voice for Long Island Nov. 12

Don't miss this opportunity to reform New York State election law Nov. 15

Good and bad outcomes from New York State election reform commission Dec. 9

Progressive politics

America shows compassion to 9/11 victims July 31

Property taxes

A roadmap to ease SALT cap Jan. 10

Tax to support housing could be a model for Long Island Feb. 25

Albany stumbles on reassessment March 19

Suffolk County tax question gets needlessly political March 20

Nassau County on the right path for reassessment May 5

Nassau's off-kilter clergy tax break can be reformed June 4

Nassau County GOP still gets assessment problem wrong Sept. 30

Nassau GOP's cozy relationship with tax-appeal firms Oct. 21

Long Island needs SALT cap relief Dec. 23

Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is still in distress long after Hurricane Maria April 4

Puerto Rico's familiar lesson July 26

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Running for office

Debating ideas is a good start to 2020 presidential election June 30

The 2019 election is over. Please take away the signs. Nov. 8

Russia

Let the pursuit of truth continue beyond the Mueller findings March 26

Special counsel Robert Mueller makes his case April 18

Special counsel Mueller's challenge to Congress May 30

You be the judge on Robert Mueller's hearing July 23

Mueller again sounds alarm July 25

The hubris of former FBI Director James Comey Aug. 29

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School shootings

Student voices of Parkland are being heard to reduce gun violence Feb. 13

Science research

A message of hope for 2019 from outer space Jan. 2

Space may hold answer to our trivial disputes Jan. 10

Students’ creativity, imagination will carry us into the future Jan. 24

Cimate change isn't 50 or 75 years away March 22

Even a black hole yields the light of discovery April 11

Shifting norms

Some evolved on MLK honor Jan. 20

Get creative in crafting a bill for a prevailing wage May 10

Still today, members of our armed forces die in service May 27

Our obligation today to the brave heroes of D-Day 75 years ago June 6

Supreme Court abdicates its power over gerrymandering June 28

U.S. women's soccer team makes its case for equality July 9

Let's soar above our divides July 21

Create a legal firewall to stop data theft Aug. 1

America's labor force is always in transition Sept. 2

America must keep its promises to our veterans Nov. 11

Don't politicize the regulation of electronic cigarettes Dec. 3

Stop the madness

Plea deals for bad drivers can hurt road-safety efforts Jan. 7

The Long Island Rail Road must clean up its act Jan. 21

Congress should solve the partial federal shutdown Jan. 22

During shutdown, Trump administration fails the empathy test Jan. 24

President Trump should take deal on border wall Feb. 12

Existing gun laws can stop deaths Feb. 21

The dangerous rush to judge Feb. 22

Minor party, major problems March 6

Investigate Boeing 737 Max 8s after two crashes March 12

Pass two reforms to ensure justice March 25

Carnage from gun violence mounts. Congress does nothing. March 27

School bus cameras could deter bad drivers and save lives April 8

New York City's measles outbreak is a warning for Long Island April 10

Noble sacrifice in the unending war in Afghanistan April 11

Lessons and loss in Sri Lanka terrorism April 22

U.S. economy needs Boeing to fly right April 24

MTA needs labor leeway to avoid red ink May 2

Extinction of plant and animal species threatens humans, too May 7

Why won't federal regulators get tough on limo safety? May 24

Mercury vapor from flooring is an alarm for all May 28

Verbal abuse of referees poisons youth sports and hurts kids May 29

A doable fix for drunken driving June 5

Give Nassau County taxpayers priority in police contract talks June 9

Don't let partisan politics sully the 2020 census June 12

Modernize state laws June 15

Don't make 9/11 victims beg for more help with health problems June 26

Decode America's health care bills July 7

U.S. women's soccer team makes its case for equality July 9

Secretary of labor should resign over role in Epstein case July 10

Let's soar above our divides July 21

Rudy Sunderman should resign July 22

Nationalism is fueling domestic terrorism Aug. 5

A nation on edge deserves security from mass shootings Aug. 9

Questions about death of Jeffrey Epstein demand answers Aug. 13

MTA and LIRR must tame the overtime beast Aug. 21

China should keep its promise on Hong Kong Aug. 22

Federal regulators must put public safety before corporate profit Aug. 28

Amid the gun massacres, thoughts and prayers - and no action to save lives Sept. 4

U.S. Navy's startling UFO videos keep earthlings guessing Sept. 23

Pass federal and state laws to make limousines safer Oct. 4

Stop the symbols of hatred on Long Island in in New York State Oct. 17

Political stunts distract from the legitimate impeachment inquiry Oct. 24

Be grateful for the light of Thanksgiving Nov. 28

One way Long Islanders show their care and generosity Nov. 29

A grave time for America Dec. 11

Trump's order is the wrong move to fight anti-Semitism Dec. 16

The wonder of the holidays Dec. 24

Suffolk County

Great River’s loss of sewer money is Oakdale’s gain Feb. 10

Was police pursuit an issue in Suffolk crash that killed three? Feb. 11

Make Suffolk County’s Civil Service system free of politics March 4

Minor party, major problems March 6

Suffolk County tax question gets needlessly political March 20

Honesty on septic issue is needed from lawmakers April 5

Veteran-to-veteran counseling can save lives April 22

Huntington should make a deal on Northport power-plant lawsuit April 28

Debunking myths about the Northport power plant April 28

Don't rush vote on Suffolk County labor contracts May 14

Drag-racing hobbyists have tough road ahead May 16

After 44 years, a defendant finally gets justice May 26

Who will lead Stony Brook University next? June 2

Rent bill pending in Albany would hurt Island June 13

First, make sure Suffolk police promotion is above board June 20

Rudy Sunderman should resign July 22

Suffolk should approve license plate readers July 23

$10M grant is a welcome economic boost for Central Islip Aug. 7

Defense firm's offensive ploy Aug. 26

Early voting off to a rocky start on Long Island Sept. 16

Peter K. Van Scoyoc for East Hampton supervisor Oct. 8

Laura Jens-Smith for Riverhead supervisor Oct. 16

Jay Schneiderman for Southampton supervisor Oct. 18

Steve Bellone for Suffolk County executive Oct. 27

With reelection in Suffolk, Bellone faces a big agenda Nov. 6

Rep. Peter King has been a strong voice for Long Island Nov. 12

State and Suffolk should audit Jake's 50 to clear up money questions Nov. 13

Don't stop with conviction of Spota and McPartland Dec. 17

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Don't spurn Hurricane Dorian refugees Sept. 13

Trump, Donald (administration)

Border fight is really about U.S. national identity Jan. 9

Be cautious in Afghanistan peace talks with the Taliban Feb. 3

Trump must be part of solutions Feb. 5

President Trump should take deal on border wall Feb. 12

The morphing U.S. presidency Feb. 18

An ugly picture of President Trump from a tainted witness Feb. 27

Democracy gets a workout over president's emergency declaration March 15

Potential Hudson River rail-tunnel woes now belong to Trump March 18

The rising specter of white supremacy March 24

Venezuela needs savvy U.S. help April 5

Dangerous resistance from the president May 9

No pardons for U.S. war criminals May 22

Still today, members of our armed forces die in service May 27

Trump administration's disrespect for the rule of law June 13

Trump-Cummings clash isn't necessarily skin deep July 31

Intelligence chief must give hard truth about threats to U.S. Aug. 2

Trump and Congress should act to curtail gun violence Aug. 6

Another week, another Trump reality show Aug. 25

The U.S. presidency is not for profit Sept. 11

Shine more light on Trump conversation with Ukrainian president Sept. 26

Trump-Ukraine scandal tests the nation's principles Sept. 27

President Trump's disgraceful dealings Oct. 6

Impeachment hearings are high drama on Capitol Hill Nov. 10

Trump's pardons in military cases lower standards for U.S. soldiers Nov. 19

The extremist by Trump's side Nov. 27

President Trump's disturbing defiance of the Constitution Dec. 4

Give President Trump a thorough and just trial in the Senate Dec. 18

Progress on family leave is promising, but more is needed Dec. 19

Trump, Donald (concerns)

Beyond the border wall, find real solutions to U.S. problems Jan. 2

Congress should solve the partial federal shutdown Jan. 22

During shutdown, Trump administration fails the empathy test Jan. 24

President Trump won nothing from the federal shutdown Jan. 25

President Trump’s alternate views of reality are disturbing Jan. 30

Attorney general nominee must assure Senate on Mueller report Jan. 31

Trump must be part of solutions Feb. 5

President Trump’s imaginary emergency at the border Feb. 16

The morphing U.S. presidency Feb. 18

An ugly picture of President Trump from a tainted witness Feb. 27

Don’t block release of Mueller report on Russian interference March 23

The rising specter of white supremacy March 24

Let the pursuit of truth continue beyond the Mueller findings March 26

Political malpractice: Trump's new attack on the ACA March 30

U.S. would pay a high price if the southern border is shut April 3

A shift yet again on health care April 3

U.S. must not resume separation of migrant families April 9

Moore and Cain unqualified to serve on Federal Reserve Board April 12

President Trump's tax returns really do matter April 15

Special counsel Robert Mueller makes his case April 18

How President Trump can condemn hatred in America April 30

The nation needs to hear straight from Robert Mueller May 1

Dangerous resistance from the president May 9

Danger of Iran saber-rattling May 21

No pardons for U.S. war criminals May 22

Special counsel Mueller's challenge to Congress May 30

President Trump invents a trade crisis, then solves it June 10

President Trump needlessly cruel to immigrants June 25

Don't make 9/11 victims beg for more help with health problems June 26

President Trump shouldn't divide our nation July 16

You be the judge on Robert Mueller's hearing July 23

Mueller again sounds alarm July 25

Trump-Cummings clash isn't necessarily skin deep July 31

Another week, another Trump reality show Aug. 25

The 2020 G-7 at a Trump golf resort? Has he read the Constitution? Aug. 27

Another Trump administration blow to the planet Aug. 29

A thorny bargain for the United States Sept. 10

The U.S. presidency is not for profit Sept. 11

President Trump's challenge is to prevent a Saudia Arabia-Iran war Sept. 17

President Trump must stop stonewalling on Ukraine Sept. 24

Shine more light on Trump conversation with Ukrainian president Sept. 26

Trump-Ukraine scandal tests the nation's principles Sept. 27

President Trump's disgraceful dealings Oct. 6

The Constitution requires Trump to comply with the impeachment probe Oct. 10

Trump's foreign policy is worrisome Oct. 15

Political stunts distract from the legitimate impeachment inquiry Oct. 24

Lessons from the raid that killed ISIS leader al-Baghdadi Oct. 30

The impeachment inquiry's path is justified Nov. 3

Impeachment hearings are high drama on Capitol Hill Nov. 10

Impeachment witnesses detail why Ukraine dealing was risky Nov. 14

Ambassador Yovanovitch steely despite Trump attack Nov. 16

Trump's pardons in military cases lower standards for U.S. soldiers Nov. 19

The tower of President Donald Trump's defense on Ukraine is crumbling Nov. 21

Don't ignore Vladimir Putin's role in U.S. dysfunction Nov. 22

The extremist by Trump's side Nov. 27

Don't politicize the regulation of electronic cigarettes Dec. 3

President Trump's disturbing defiance of the Constitution Dec. 4

Trump and Saudis, a disturbing affinity Dec. 10

A grave time for America Dec. 11

Trump's order is the wrong move to fight anti-Semitism Dec. 16

Give President Trump a thorough and just trial in the Senate Dec. 18

Trump, Donald (policy)

President Trump invents a trade crisis, then solves it June 10

Foreign policy is multilevel chess June 19

President Trump plays footsie with dictators July 2

A nation on edge deserves security from mass shootings Aug. 9

New Trump rules play on myths about immigrants Aug. 15

Don't betray the nation's natural resources Aug. 19

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Weather

Survivors in the Bahamas are desperate for America's help Sept. 6

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Produced by Amanda Fiscina and Michael Cusanelli