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Primary victories of leftists too few to add up to a national sweep.

Democratic left's rise not irreversible

GOP yet to organize a concerted response in districts where leftists won.

Will Republicans ever make inroads in NYC?

IOC lifts its ban on Russian athletes as the country's war on Ukraine rages on.

Sports hopelessly muddled with politics

Disclose what officials knew about Ground Zero air quality, and when.

NYC should come clean about 9/11 toxicity

Trump and Zelenskyy have a positive meeting on NATO sidelines.

Tide turns as Ukraine seeks peace through strength

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States' control of the election process should not be usurped.

Time for Trump to 'stop the steal'

The tragedy was a study of how grief and distrust can spin conspiracy theories.

Honor Flight 800 victims with truth

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GOP and Conservatives wooing Jewish Dems

Policy disagreements are pitched as arguments about constitutional foundations.

Dragging the Constitution into every political fight will kill it

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CDC, which helps fund state health agencies, has been subject to brutal cuts.

Why do we need explosive diarrhea to remind us public health matters?

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This was beyond our ability to manage independently.

Reverse NY's FEMA aid denial

Rebuilding dams, tax cuts, inflation

Government policies on data centers put LI at a competitive disadvantage.

Debate data centers on facts, not moratoriums

Well-known LI developer could return

Real financial capability has to be built and reinforced over years.

Trump Accounts are here. Now families need more than a deposit slip.

We should focus on trying to find ways to reach the most vulnerable people.

Extreme heat is a fact of summer. Its health harms don't have to be.

Officials should determine the role of hospital system's nonprofit arm.

Strengthen NUMC foundation's future

Protected bike trails and greenways physically separate people from cars.

Make New York's roads safer for all

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'Love Island' jab in Hempstead Town race

Facts are essential for governing. But campaigning is a different task.

Facts don't win elections. Stories do.

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