New York state’s recent mandate to electrify all school buses is a fantasyland, progressive step toward a not-so-green future. Beneath the surface, there are glaring issues that threaten the feasibility of this ambitious initiative. While the intentions seem commendable, the lack of infrastructure, exorbitant costs, and practical challenges in certain regions cast a shadow over the state’s commitment to a cleaner environment.
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By Ari Brown
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3/8/24
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I have frequently spoken and written about courtesy being contagious, and not being that person who feels entitled to break the rules — or the law — for their own convenience.
I’m sure we have all noticed a disturbing trend. People do what they want, when they want, regardless of how it affects others.
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By Ed Fare
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3/22/24
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I am committed to being responsive to the concerns of every constituent
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By Samantha Goetz
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4/5/24
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Since the pandemic and the collapse of the social life we once enjoyed, I dress down.
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By Randi Kreiss
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4/19/24
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Brian Noone, the Town of Oyster Bay’s first, and thus far only inspector general, resigned on June 23 amid allegations of ethical violations and an investigation by the Nassau County District …
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By Will Sheeline
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7/3/23
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The spotted lanternfly, an invasive species that feeds on plants and trees, has made its way to Long Island’s North Shore. While the species has been the focus of much media attention in recent …
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By Daniel Offner
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9/22/23
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We've lost hundreds of thousands of residents, and with them crucial tax revenue.
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By Ari Brown
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4/19/24
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Have you noticed how irritable everyone is these days? There seem to be more irate drivers pounding their steering wheels and honking, nastier language on social media, more grumpiness, more rude sarcasm.
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6/13/17
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Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan famously said that “being Irish means knowing that somewhere, somehow, the world is going to break your heart.”
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7/6/23
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When I was elected to the Nassau County Legislature last fall, I pledged to make it my mission to champion the rights of people with disabilities on the local, state and federal levels to the best of my ability.
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By Michael Giangregorio
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3/8/24
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