E-bikes are the new Wild West. New York State must lead.
Advances in technologies often occur faster than communities can react or governments can regulate. Artificial intelligence is the…
Tap this FEMA flood discount program
If you live near the water anywhere in Nassau or Suffolk, you’ve probably noticed your flood insurance bill…
Make New York roads safer for pedestrians, bicyclists
On March 24, 2026, a 14-year-old set out on his bicycle along Route 25A in Miller Place —…
New York needs data center pause
Artificial intelligence use is outpacing computing capability, putting critical economic systems and national security at risk. We are…
New York ballot wording change is the wrong move
As some voters know, proposals to change the New York State Constitution must be approved by two consecutively…
New York data centers need a regional approach
The power needs and potential environmental concerns of large-scale data centers demand regional redress by New York State.…
Musings: Born to run, but stuck in UBS line
After I enjoyed Bruce Springsteen’s concert May 5 at UBS Arena, my family and I faced a nightmarish…
As an LIRR strike nears, here we go again
‘The strike is over. Long live the next strike.” That’s what the Newsday editorial board said in 1994,…
Growing up with lots of moms and dads in Glen Head
Looking through my late parents’ photo album recently brought back warm memories of growing up in Glen Head. All…
Kimmel’s punch line, organ donation in NY
I cannot believe some people have fallen for President Donald Trump’s insistence that Jimmy Kimmel’s late night talk…
Hochul’s trail of three cities: Albany, Buffalo, NYC
An analysis of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s newly released tax and public calendar information published by Gothamist indicates she spent…
Musings: Keep OT out of state pensions
I love New York and I love Long Island, but New York State must tighten its belt and…