You have got to know that politics are for sale in this country, with an emphasis on New York. Bessie Smith was absolutely right when she sang, “There are lots of ways to sell it, baby.” A slew of articles make the point that our politicians are on the […]
Month: May 2019
Publisher’s Corner: The genius of punting on the marijuana decision
For many years, Andrew Cuomo, who practically invented the concept of the double, triple, quadruple fake-out, opposed the legalization of cannabis. Nevertheless, as he tacked left in the sailboat of politics, he changed his position…or did he? If he really wanted it, we would have it. I’ve spoken to the […]
Letter: Time to investigate Purdue Pharma’s role in the opioid crisis
To the editor: As many are aware, the opioid epidemic on Long Island is at an all-time high and has been on-going for many years. Purdue Pharma was accused of jumpstarting the opioid epidemic through their aggressive marketing techniques to promote the powerful painkiller and later misleading doctors and consumers […]
Bill would limit solitary confinement in New York prisons to 15 days
State legislators recently spent part of their day in a 6-foot by 9-foot replica solitary confinement cell to raise awareness for a bill that would drastically reduce the amount of time inmates can spend in isolation. The Humane Alternatives to Long Term Solitary Confinement Act (S.1623/A.2500) was written to restrict […]
Lawmakers hope to ban suspected carcinogen found in most homes
A pair of Long Island lawmakers is proposing a bill to ban the chemical compound 1,4 dioxane in all cleaning, hygiene and beauty products sold in New York to address a growing crisis with the state’s drinking water. According to the EPA 1,4-dioxane is a likely human carcinogen and has […]
Bill would provide more protections for student journalists
Student journalists are working with Sen. Brian Kavanagh and Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo to pass the Student Journalist Free Speech Act – legislation that would give students more autonomy over the content of their high school newspapers. About 60 students came to the Capitol recently to celebrate Student Press Advocacy Day […]
Publisher’s Corner: The perks of being a presidential candidate
One of the great enigmas of our times is why some twenty politicians think that they can win the Democratic nomination to run for President of the United States. Their motivation is so unclear to me that I can only guess at the reasons why they do it. I suppose […]
Publisher’s Corner: Gather around kids, it’s story time
I am the grandfather of three – two five year olds and a two year old. They love it when we read to them. Nothing is more important than reading to children and that’s why our public libraries, socialist institutions that they may be, are so necessary. The good ones […]