Long Island Opinion & Commentary
Nassau County and Suffolk County editorials, columns, guest essays, cartoons, letters and more.
The Latest
Struggling veterans need human connection
Therapy that relies on metrics doesn't help vets with PTSD get better.
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NYS must reform LIPA, end utility lobbying2m read
Pope Leo will welcome all immigrants2m read
Don't balance budget on NYers with disabilities2m read
Dangerous erosion of America's soft power2m read
Apple Watch lost at Robert Moses State Park, but not without a trace2m read
The Point
On Memorial Day, let us never forget
We owe it to those we have lost to always remember their sacrifices.
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Calls for violence lead to violence
We shouldn't be shocked that hateful antisemitic protests led to killings in D.C.
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Mastering the fine art of backtracking
It's a political calling card used now by Trump, Cuomo, and Blakeman.
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Commentary
CEOs can stop White House attacks — if they act now
The tariffs were sold to the public on false pretenses.
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A big, ugly attack on Americans' health4m read
Deadly fungi are here, and they're spreading5m read
The FDA's new COVID vaccine policy is clear as mud5m read
Ending birthright citizenship will mostly affect U.S. citizens3m read
More Opinion
Trump Doctrine — Mind your business, we'll mind ours2m read
Debate on housing and LI open spaces, NUMC, disabilities3m read
Seeing is believing on tunnel repairs2m read
LIPA needs a power switch2m read
State officials move forward with NUMC overhaul3m read
Stop pushing glucose tracking that most people don't need3m read
Gun violence is down — can Trump take credit?3m read
Let's not disparage Biden's good actions, more1m read
Pope Leo will welcome all immigrants2m read
Change doctor discipline system1m read
Trump drops opposition to Long Island wind project after Hochul intervention4m read
Breaking: Trump drops opposition to major wind project off Long Island2m read
Don't balance budget on NYers with disabilities2m read
The $400 million airplane is only part of the problem2m read
The next great job churn is already starting3m read
Dangerous erosion of America's soft power2m read
Musings: Make school voting easier
Musings: Colleges must walk a fine line1m read
Musings: Why I decided to donate my kidney to a stranger1m read
Pete Rose saga is a story for our times2m read
Apple Watch lost at Robert Moses State Park, but not without a trace2m read
NUMC needs leadership transplant3m read
FDA appointee is a drug critic with a lot to prove5m read
Housing takes center in town elections2m read
Medicaid cuts, cellphones for kids, self-deportation1m read
Stand strong on SALT relief1m read
Amtrak takes the press on a tour of the aging East River Tunnel tubes2m read
Blakeman goes to D.C. to pitch Vance on visit to LI4m read
NY needs more judges; here's how to get them2m read
On autism and vaccines, there are lies, damned lies and statistics6m read
Trump and Xi tone down a senseless trade war2m read
Dems try to rebuild bridge to tomorrow2m read
'Forever chemicals' in water, Qatar's luxury plane gift for Trump3m read
Michael Dowling's message for those dedicated to health care4m read
Trump is pitching austerity? Tough sell3m read
Build housing at empty malls1m read
Public broadcasting boosts American democracy3m read
Five pencils, two dolls & one president who really wants a big new plane4m read
NYS budget, discovery reforms, remembering the Vietnam War3m read
Prepare now for school phone ban2m read
Hochul talks to us about Trump, Blakeman, NUMC, LIPA — with a pinch of SALT6m read
NY Dems must renew health care fight2m read
Why older Americans are Trump's biggest nightmare3m read
Summer of travel? Not for most Americans.3m read
Keep building our energy infrastructure2m read
Cellphones in schools, ICE, Nassau tax assessments, traffic enforcement3m read
Plane deal is plainly wrong1m read
A rare sighting: Romaine and Blakeman at a political event Tuesday4m read
Slowing innovation is ruining American politics4m read
U.S. retailers are facing post-tariff spending disorder3m read
