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

Gov must retool housing plan 

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

Use MTA land to build more housing

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

Hochul budget has LI flaws

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

Hochul must listen to LI

Map: Housing units on Long Island

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Legislative reforms should be undone and salaries hiked to attract and retain officers.

NY State Police have a retention crisis

Campus presidents who bungled responses to Hamas' attack need to step up and lead.

Universities house antisemitism again

Gov. Hochul should make sure the big tab is paid by Big Oil, not by state taxpayers.

Who pays for cost of climate change?

Hofstra's frivolous gimmicks can't stop plan with backing across Long Island.

Casino support eclipses legal tactics

With better communication, education and prevention, we can end this awful epidemic.

Working toward a future without AIDS

Agency's refusal to replenish beaches hinders fire, police and utility vehicles.

Army Corps risks Fire Island disaster

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Deal with AG on wages and sick leave will work for many small businesses on LI.

A model ride-share driver settlement

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They've evolved to serve myriad purposes from tech hubs to teaching media literacy.

School libraries are modern wonders

Insurance market changes are needed to better protect taxpayers and homeowners.

Climate risks and fiscal responsibility

Here are things you can do to stay sober, avoid relapse and enjoy this time of year.

Maintaining sobriety in the holiday season

Candy, crafts, cosmetics and doll countdowns stray from the Christian holiday tradition.

Advent calendars are not about Christmas

The only way to Middle East peace is for Israeli PM to support a two-state solution.

Netanyahu must become a statesman

Right now, we're not responding in a way that will help those who are struggling.

Our mental health crisis requires action

Forming a professional panel to mediate dispute is better than battling in court.

Settle NY-NJ congestion pricing fight

Flush with settlement money, Suffolk should offer medication assistance.

Expand treatment for opioid use disorder

Now the Court of Appeals needs to stop another attempted illegal gerrymander.

Democratic redistricting led to Santos

The good news for Long Island is that help is on the way.

LI needs a strengthened electric grid

LI voters have a right to know how those seeking office would address this crisis.

Ask 2023 candidates about housing

Revive civics courses to teach Americans that they have rights and responsibilities.