Opinion

Cigarette Taxes

Hochul needs to work with Long Island leaders and offer incentives.

Parking lots at LIRR stations can be used to help meet the region's need.

The governor's housing plan hasn't evolved much.

The region needs more housing but one size does not fit all.

Alleged 2016 dirty tricks trial has more meaning than a tawdry tryst cover-up.

A small and predictable tuition increase.

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Damar Hamlin, others show risk of sudden cardiac arrest warrants extra protection.

Fearless focus on objective fact is crucial.

State lawmakers should approve a rate increase to help close a crippling gap.

The proposed hotel-motel tax increase would help Suffolk in broader ways.

We all look for signs, in weather and in life, that confirm what we believe is true.

Advances needed in handling lithium-ion batteries to prevent, suppress fires.

The plight of our deer is a warning for human overpopulation.

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