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What's really important is not change itself, but how we respond to it.

Dealing with change that fills our lives

Kennedy scion is dangerously unfit for a Cabinet spot overseeing the nation's health.

RFK Jr.'s war on science and medicine

After getting so much wrong, we should know to check our assumptions at the door.

Uranus, Pompeii and the search for truth

Nation can't count on continued support as it defends against Russian aggression.

Trump's win leaves Ukraine twisting

President-elect choice of Gaetz as attorney general shows he's prioritizing obedience.

Loyalty emerges as Trump's litmus test

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Doing so will create good-paying jobs and strengthen our energy independence.

We can meet offshore wind's challenges

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Will Nassau's mask law hold up in Blakeman's reelection year?

We are on the verge of an era where no rules will apply.

Hunter Biden's pardon wrong

There's also no guarantee that vouchers create better-educated students.

The looming GOP divide over school vouchers

The new administration should focus on regulating judiciously.

Economic advice for Trump and Powell: First, do no harm

Musings: Let's get rid of 'eye pollution'

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Musings: Regents exams give impetus to teach things better

Reducing standards is not the way to improve mediocre performance.

LI schools are failing our students

Recommendation for adults 50 and over addresses susceptibility to the disease.

New pneumonia vaccine advice will save lives

Those in need need our help

We can be thankful most of our country peacefully accepts the election results.

A day to give thanks, like it or not 

Our hostility toward each other can lead us to take more extreme stances.

Why understanding the 'other side' is more important than ever

No law mandates background investigations for presidential appointees.

Trump skipping FBI checks threatens national security

Low test scores, Trump transition, ranked choice voting

Access to financing is critical when starting or expanding any business.

Fairness needed in small biz loans

Donate blood next week in honor of the late donor advocate from Islip Terrace.

Give the gift of life on GivingTuesday

Recalling a young man from Long Island who was destined to become famous.

Giving thanks for America and its piano man

While not a talking point during the election, there are clues that a Medicaid overhaul is coming.

Slashing Medicaid for Trump's tax cuts would hurt millions

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