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Letters Letter: Unhappy with arena plans at Belmont
Reader letters to Newsday for Sunday, July 21, 2019.
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Editorial Editorial: Sunderman should resign
Public officials can't flaunt ethics laws.
Commentary Chiusano: Zeldin hauling it in for 2020
Winning this congressional district would be a big prize for Democrats and Republicans.
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Michael Dobie Dobie: 50 years ago, first came courage
Audacity comes in many forms, including knowing we're part of something greater.
Commentary Essay: I delivered news that made history
Neighbors stood in their driveways and in the streets shaking hands and hugging.
Letters Letter: Wyandanch's school troubles
Reader letters to Newsday for Sunday, July 21, 2019.
Letters Letter: Anti-opioid guidelines hurt some patients
Reader letters to Newsday for Sunday, July 21, 2019.
Commentary Opinion: Five myths about fast food
As the summer season of road trips and Frosties enters full swing, here are five myths about fast food.
Commentary Opinion: A turning point against 'rape culture'?
It's possible that R. Kelly and Jeffrey Espstein arrests signal change.
Commentary Opinion: If Democrats want to beat Trump . . .
Here is who they should nominate to run in 2020.