<p>Phil Ramos, 60, a Democrat from Bay Shore, is running unopposed for his eighth term. There is no endorsement in this race. </p>

Phil Ramos, 60, a Democrat from Bay Shore, is running unopposed for his eighth term. There is no endorsement in this race.

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While a Missouri senator's amateurish abandon was laughable, the ugliness was serious.

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In Lawrence, a story of dysfunctional governance, power struggles and disregard for state rules.

A library must open the doors to all

From natural splendor to dangerous drivers to lifelong bonds to all the taxes, life here is one giant balancing act.

This place pulls and pushes like the tide

The national Republican boss undermined he who wants to be the state's Republican boss.

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We're good at handling emergencies. What we don't do well is long-term planning.

Long Island keeps flooding. What's the plan?

It's not a shock that LI municipalities are seeing pension costs escalate.

Sweeter pensions mean higher taxes

The next Congress that takes power in January must stand up on the funding front.

Congress must defend its budget powers

The state must heed what an overwhelming majority of Long Islanders are saying.

Set smart screen time limits

The corrections board seems to be dysfunctional and nonresponsive.

Nassau's jail needs basic oversight

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Local officials complain of a lack of coordination and information. That must change.

DEC must do more for clean LI water

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These are actions taken on a whim or in deliberate defiance of law or norms.

Behind White House ban, a familiar pattern

While the spotlight is on Pennsylvania, our state is contending with its own battle.

NY's measles cases a concern

1 cable, crippling airport chaos

The CDC has said little about this year's vaccines against COVID-19, flu or RSV.

Get your shots, despite troubling silence

As the hospital looks toward the future, this isn't a time for small tweaks or political plays.

Make sweeping change at NUMC

Flock delay allows for new regulations

Congress has an opportunity to show how much they care for first responders.

Congress must meet this Sept. 11 obligation

An idea to protect our communities is sputtering in Nassau, apparently because of politics.

Take effective action on massage parlors

Advocates are renewing the notion of through-running, a big idea worth studying.

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