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Good news for those who were dismayed that some Suffolk County officials employed questionable tactics in seeking approval for a countywide referendum that extended their terms from two to four years: The chairman of the […]

By Ernie Fazio Having lived longer and healthier than most people, I am very thankful. But the world we inhabit has had me concerned. As a person who reads history, we are in a precarious […]

We were quick to push back against those who criticized President Donald Trump’s initial peace plan for ending the Russian/Ukrainian war earlier in the year. It maintained Ukrainian sovereignty for the land it still controlled, […]

LILP offers a take on illegal immigration you won’t get from Long Island’s liberal media outlets  Every day, there seems to be yet another article in Newsday on how rotten law enforcement officials are for […]

By Will Barclay The abject failure of New York’s criminal justice reform has been evident for years. For example, “Raise the Age,” which calls for many cases involving 16- and 17-year-old Adolescent Offenders (AOs) to […]

Previously Published in The Messenger Since the nationwide redistricting “arms race” kicked off in earnest in August, we’ve spared no expense in covering it almost weekly in our This Week Today column on Page 9. […]

By Steve Levy The new buzzword in politics is “affordability.” It’s what many pundits believe led Democrats to a strong showing this past Election Day. It’s also put President Trump and the Republicans on notice […]

By Steve Levy A new report issued by our Center for Cost Effective Government confirms that progressive policies implemented by New York’s Legislature designed to tackle climate change have caused energy rates in the state […]

Previously Published in The Messenger By Alexis Weik As the holidays quickly approach, I always feel that sense of urgency to grab a few friends or family members and wander aimlessly through our festive and […]

By Steve Levy Something of historically negative proportions is happening right before our eyes, and its threat to the American way of life is being treated with a yawn. I’m referring to the seismic change […]