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Our Schools Are Failing Our Children

September 8, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off on Our Schools Are Failing Our Children

Albert Einstein defined insanity as repeating the same failed methods over and over again and expecting a different result. That concept applies to the methods employed by our government and academic leaders in New York […]

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An Armed School Officer Saved Multiple Lives

September 5, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off on An Armed School Officer Saved Multiple Lives

The killing of two students and two teachers in a Georgia high school this week was a tragic reminder of how vulnerable our children are to mentally disturbed suicidal individuals who are hell bent on […]

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If Biden’s Candidacy Didn’t Count, Neither Did the Debate

September 3, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off on If Biden’s Candidacy Didn’t Count, Neither Did the Debate

Previously Published in The Messenger As we all know, the first presidential debate held in late June is what single-handedly changed the race. Our editorial from the June 27 edition of The Messenger said exactly […]

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2024 DNC Doesn’t Understand Its Own Irony

August 28, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off on 2024 DNC Doesn’t Understand Its Own Irony

Previously Published in The Messenger The 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC) has wrapped up and the election is officially on: former President Donald Trump (R-FL) and freshman Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH) will face Vice President […]

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Nassau’s Anti-Masking Law Mirrors Old Ban on KKK Hoods

August 27, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off on Nassau’s Anti-Masking Law Mirrors Old Ban on KKK Hoods

Democratic officials, joined by the Democratic-dominated Long Island press corps headed by Newsday, have been tearing Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman apart for promoting and passing a bill that bans the wearing of masks during […]

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How to Show Students That Free Markets are Better than Marxism

August 25, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off on How to Show Students That Free Markets are Better than Marxism

By Steve Levy When you’re a young and impressionable college-aged student, you have a mind of clay that can sometimes be molded to the whims of your revered elder professors. Many of these Marxist-leaning college […]

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Hempstead Village Deserves Solutions, Leadership from County Executive

August 23, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off on Hempstead Village Deserves Solutions, Leadership from County Executive

By Siela A. Bynoe The 59,000 residents of Hempstead Village are facing major issues that threaten to impede their access to nutritious food and clean water. As the leader of the municipal entity directly responsible […]

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Increase the SALT Deduction to Protect Our Communities

August 22, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off on Increase the SALT Deduction to Protect Our Communities

By Nick LaLota New Yorkers desperately need relief from our state’s crushing tax burden, which is the highest in the nation. This excessive taxation is driving residents to flee to states like Florida, North Carolina, […]

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Avlon Faces More Questions from More Outlets, Local Journalism Vindicated

August 21, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off on Avlon Faces More Questions from More Outlets, Local Journalism Vindicated

Previously Published in The Messenger The Messenger takes great pride in the fact that we were the first outlet to investigate residency claims by ex-CNN anchor John Avlon (D-Gramercy Park) in his bid to unseat freshman […]

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Behind the Mask: The Flaws in Nassau’s New Law

August 21, 2024 Hank Russell Comments Off on Behind the Mask: The Flaws in Nassau’s New Law

By Seth I. Koslow Imagine a law introduced to fight hate and bigotry – yet it is so flawed that it inadvertently shields those very perpetrators from justice. That’s precisely what happened on Monday, August […]

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