Tag: opinion

Is the pandemic over? Are all the passengers suddenly vaxxed? What’s going on?

For educators, the last two years have come as an exclamation mark on a systemic crisis of stability that’s shaken our schools for more than a decade.

As 2021 ends, New York State’s Independent State Redistricting Commission (IRC) has scheduled a Jan. 3 meeting for a possible vote to send the final state election districts map proposal and reports to the legislature. The final deadline for the Commission to adopt its initial plans is Jan. 15.  

Top of list is East Side Access, which will allow LIRR customers to travel directly to Grand Central, significantly reducing commuting time for Long Island commuters.

No family should ever be forced to choose between paying the bills or affording health coverage.

Nonprofit health and welfare organizations have seen a tremendous uptick in demand for services, and conversely, arts and cultural organizations have been devastated in their inability to provide services.

"Unfortunately, with new challenges that may not be easily overcome, I fear that many charitable organizations will not survive," says Daniel B. Kaplan, Ph.D., Director of Adelphi University’s Center for Nonprofit Leadership.

While most Americans view higher education as a positive force in society, an increasing share view colleges and universities with suspicion. Some commentators even question the value of going to college.

"With so many milestones on the horizon, the best is yet to come," says Phillip Eng, president of the Long Island Rail Road.

Comptroller Tom DiNapoli’s September 2021 report on broadband access found that 9.2% of households on Long Island don’t have a subscription to home broadband services.