Long Island Opinion & Commentary
Nassau County and Suffolk County editorials, columns, guest essays, cartoons, letters and more.
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Better way to treat kids with rare diseases
Genetic testing delivers faster and more accurate diagnoses and saves the health care system money.
2m readI tip my hat to an unforgettable lady2m read
It's going to take a miracle: fixing Hanukkah product mistakes2m read
Accessory dwellings would help housing crisis2m read
Words matter; let's use them with care2m read
This time, Huntington votes for the future1m read
The Point
Can Putin's reign last through 2025?
Ukraine war, faltering economy and Trump ascension might finally spell his downfall.
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The New York GOP's new chance for relevance
NYC mayoral race provides next chance for party to erode Democratic domination.
2m readAdams' favorites disgraced the NYPD in 2024
Mayor's past actions may have foreshadowed his current mishandling of the police.
1m readCartoon galleries
Commentary
Republicans rewrite the history of Jan. 6
The subject is likely to be raised in her Senate confirmation hearings next month.
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The 10 most intriguing science breakthroughs of 20249m read
Here's the best climate news you missed this year4m read
The election couldn't solve our crisis of belief. Here's what can3m read
We've accepted Wegovy and Zepbound. The next phase is harder.4m read
More Opinion
We've accepted Wegovy and Zepbound. The next phase is harder.4m read
Clock ticking on 9/11 health plan
Separating science and the humanities is hurting us2m read
Alaska is a climate victim and a perpetrator. The next four years will only make matters worse4m read
Nonprofit insurance good for our health1m read
Make daylight saving time permanent? The U.S. economy says yes3m read
. How U.S. schoolchildren can stop trailing their international peers2m read
No choice but to hope for peace1m read
Musings: LIE signs must show key info
Musings: A cloud over town landfill1m read
Better way to treat kids with rare diseases2m read
Musings: Recalling a better time at a Christmas past1m read
I tip my hat to an unforgettable lady2m read
Nassau County's move irks readers2m read
Hard times at the Academy3m read
We're not ready for the next pandemic5m read
It's going to take a miracle: fixing Hanukkah product mistakes2m read
Luigi Mangione and where we are now3m read
Taxing superrich, school district surpluses, top earners3m read
Ominous overtones in Trump press attacks2m read
9/11 advocates cheer funding deal — until Trump, Musk step in5m read
What's unusual about Wis. school shooting, and what isn't4m read
IVF can be an ordeal. Finally, science has a better way.4m read
Good water reuse plan in Suffolk1m read
Battery storage allows for a safer future1m read
Trump should offer pardons and apologies2m read
Drone questions demand answers1m read
After health care CEO killing, LI's Sapraicone has some security tips2m read
Drone sightings merit a more urgent response2m read
Accessory dwellings would help housing crisis2m read
How RFK Jr. could reverse our nation's foolish approach to obesity4m read
School regionalization, LIPA time-of-day rates, red light cameras3m read
Hochul refund no long-term fix1m read
Casino questions anyone? Albany has 94 pages of answers4m read
Carbon-capture promises require an unrealistic land grab3m read
Words matter; let's use them with care2m read
Too many Democrats still don't get the working class3m read
This time, Huntington votes for the future1m read
Drones, LIRR infrastructure, health insurance companies3m read
NYS must assure continued care2m read
NUMC's CSEA: All ears on reports of 'stronger financial position'2m read
Superrich should pay fair share in taxes2m read
How to survive in our turbulent world2m read
People cheering the murder of Brian Thompson is a bad sign for democracy5m read
The real reason you're grieving not being a grandparent4m read
Musings: Phone for help: Maybe it'll work
Musings: Celebrations unite all of us
Musings: Give the terminally ill, if suffering, a choice1m read
Holidays give comfort amid change2m read
Letters of 2024: North Shore flood, bus cameras, student debt, school armed guards, LIRR fares, Trump, election, more8m read
