<p>Veteran Democrat Philip R. Ramos, 62, has no opponent as he seeks his ninth term. There is no endorsement in this election.</p>

Veteran Democrat Philip R. Ramos, 62, has no opponent as he seeks his ninth term. There is no endorsement in this election.

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"I'm on a journey, I don't know where that path will end," Blakeman said.

An oath in Nassau, a mission in Albany

The protests have been unprecedented in scale.

U.S. lacks moral authority in Iranian dissidents' fight

It is capable of an astonishing variety of tasks.

A human marvel that's hard to replicate

Maduro was a key Kremlin ally in South America.

Venezuela shake-up bad news for Putin

Summer lays out the palette. Winter makes you conjure it.

December's light makes you work

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After her State of the State comes the hard part: turning the words into action.

Hochul's promises could make a dent for NYers

The Justice Department should drop this sham investigation.

Threat to Fed is one to economy, too

What's next? Hopefully, the saber-rattling will stop.

Might doesn't make it right

It's time for the Trump administration to reassess the core mission of ICE.

An avoidable death in ICE confrontation

This nonsense will have real consequences for Long Island parents and children.

Child care decision could bring sweeping harm

State officials have an enormous job ahead to counteract the wrongheaded noise.

Alarming CDC move fuels doubts

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There's considerable risk that Maduro's removal could beget an armed insurgency.

Is there a real plan for Venezuela?

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There have been several cases of the agency favoring polluters over the well-being of Americans.

An EPA that doesn't protect us

A loud whistle of potential trouble ahead for the Long Island Rail Road.

Metro-North's gain can't be LIRR's loss

January is waiting for our fresh dreams, goals and aspirations.

New year, new hopes for 2026

DOGE's worst legacy may well be its handling of private citizen information.

Investigate DOGE disaster

Gov. Hochul has come a long way from her failed "housing compact" of 2023.

Let Conklin Street be an example

The residents of The Harborside in Port Washington have been through enough.

Give Harborside seniors their due

This is a day to reflect on both the violence that consumes us, and the hope.

A look at Christmas Eves past

As 2025 comes to a close, instances of measles have soared.

A dangerous moment as measles spreads

Better end of life care is greatly needed.

Door to aid in dying cannot easily be shut

Sex trafficking victims don't have lobbyists. Who is advocating for them?

Suffolk sex trafficking bill falls short

But in this darkness, do not retreat from the world.

Hellish events, a sense of chaos

Nothing like getting hit in the face with the pungent aroma of marijuana.

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