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The story shows why public investment in science is critical and cuts to it unwise.

The doctor in the Bronx and the Gila monster

Trump's actions since taking office are making anther world war more likely.

Trouble awaits Ukraine, Europe and U.S.

Occasionally sensical language belies anti-vax rhetoric he is still delivering.

Clashing vaccine messages from RFK Jr.

Competitors with early leads in previous mayoral contests often faded over time.

Cuomo faces obstacle course in NYC race

We all can relate to the actor's struggle to find satisfaction in his work.

Hackman's death strikes a chord

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Dry weather, high winds and pine trees turned into tinder by invasive beetles created ideal wildfire conditions.

Suffolk fires are a warning

Tolling plan puts drivers' data at risk with few rules on how the information is stored.

Toll program cost shouldn't be privacy

Five years after COVID-19: Long Island reflects

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Connecting the Adelson, Blakeman dots in the Nassau Casino bid

Trump promised lower food prices immediately, but I gave him six weeks

These recent tragic accidents should be a catalyst for action that has been deferred for years.

Flying is still safe. Let's keep it that way.

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Musings: Pot stores near schools are OK

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Musings: It's time for a third party

Musings: Higher ed more essential than ever

My career in brain research was possible thanks to grants from the NIH and NSF.

Federal science funding: Realizing my dreams

Cuts would harm LI projects on Ground Zero exposure, tick-borne diseases and cancer.

Federal science funding: NIH vital to LI research

Trump administration should take time to analyze problems before disrupting lives

Governance needed, not chaos

While tariff threats raise prices, Trump talks about making America affordable.

Trump's right. We've never seen anything like this

A few Forest Service employees have reported being rehired; more could be soon.

Cuts to national parks couldn't come at a more dangerous time

Trump's speech, Social Security, rare diseases

There should be no debate over food insecurity.

Cuts could add to food struggle

Suozzi, Gillen vote to censure Trump heckler Al Green

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