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Mark Wilson is a New York political cartoonist and illustrator who lives in the Adirondacks. He publishes under the pen name Marquil.


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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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The charges against Donald Trump in New York is well-known

How Trump's trial will paint a damning portrait of him

No alcohol at theaters, Fridays off, World's Fair

This was never simply Israel versus the Palestinians.

Gaza's place in Mideast cold war

My bill would protect children from this damaging, repulsive conduct.

Better laws to stop sexual deepfakes

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PAC's formula picks Goroff

The U.S. House of Representatives muscled through a $61 billion military aid package

The House passes aid, but Ukraine still has problems

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A very plausible story of monopolization.

You don't need to own an iPhone for the government lawsuit against Apple to benefit you

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TOBAY Beach, County militia, nursing homes, renewables

Bigotry is unacceptable behavior on any campus.

Hard lessons in free speech

Ex-LIer's self-immolation reminds us of our ongoing crisis of mental health.

A public suicide, a moment of sadness

Change to affordable housing development plan

NYC is mandating standardized garbage cans.

Throwing out the trash in NYC is about to cost us money

The hush-money trial in New York isn't going to swing the election by itself.

Trump's hush-money criminal trial could be a cure for 'Trump amnesia'

Israel-Hamas war, ASPCA, local animal shelters

Future of oyster and clam populations depends on actions the town must take.

A road map for cleaning up Oyster Bay

Officials should seek out former Grumman workers who may recall other buried barrels.

Track, clean up poison plume

East End housing, NUMC, Bethpage drums

The consequences of legalizing betting and marijuana must be evaluated. 

Betting, pot on LI: Are we gambling with addiction?

Just Sayin': Volunteers are key to nonprofit successes

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