opinion Archives – LI Press

Recent federal actions will make it even harder for students from disadvantaged backgrounds to become scientists, Amanda N. Weiss writes.

Opinions

Op-Ed: Eliminating federal support will make it harder for some Long Islanders to become scientists

By Amanda N. Weiss

Salespeople can learn a lot from living legend Harriet Roughan.

Opinions

Sellenthal: Selling came naturally to this living legend

By Ira Ellenthal

Columns

Celebrations Pulse: Music in the key of life

By Jim McCann

Both Democrat and Republican politicians need to stop nationalizing politics at the expense of local concerns, Howard Fensterman writes.

Columns

Op-Ed: Stop nationalizing local politics

By Howard Fensterman

As New York debates competing waste reduction acts, I find myself deeply concerned about choosing the right path forward for the families I serve.

Opinions

Op-Ed: A practical approach to waste management

By Pastor Emmanuel Asse

Women are a force in sales.

Opinions

Sellenthal: Over-delivering is a key to successful sales

By Ira Ellenthal

Howard Fensterman

Columns

Op-Ed: We’re all in this together, like it or not

By Howard Fensterman

NUMC

Op-Ed: NUMC is a vital resource for every Nassau resident

By Megan Ryan

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Brooklyn Paper

Op-ed | Viva il Papa! Memories of the people’s pope

There is no replacement for a good mentor.

Opinions

Op-Ed: Dial M for Mentor

By Ira Ellenthal

Russ Comeau, president of the South Shore Audubon Society, outlines five at-risk Long Island habitats that are critical to the bird population.

Opinions

Op-Ed: How can we save our disappearing birds?

By Russ Comeau

Howard Fensterman

Opinions

Op-Ed: A call for civility

By Howard Fensterman

Staying active is key to a full life, writes Jim McCann, a Long Island resident and the founder 1-800-Flowers.com. Celebrations pulse retirement

Opinions

Celebrations Pulse: Retirement reimagined

By Jim McCann

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Opinions

Op-Ed: LI needs clean energy, economic growth

By Kevin Aug

Long Island needs the clean air — and economic growth — that comes from prioritizing clean energy, Kevin Aug writes.

Opinions

Op-Ed: LI needs clean energy, economic growth

By Kevin Aug

Allison Burris was fired after being diagnosed with breast cancer. New York's paid leave program left her and her family struggling to make ends meet.

Opinions

Op-Ed: I was diagnosed with cancer, fired from my job — NYS’s paid leave program left me adrift

By Allison Burris

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QNS

Victoria’s Secrets: A week of learning and listening

Jim McCann, a Long Island resident and the founder 1-800-Flowers.com, reflects on the arrival of spring and the joy of reconnecting with nature.

Columns

Celebrations Pulse: Welcome spring, the season of renewal

By Jim McCann

Victim of drunk driving crash who helped support call for Grieving Families Act

AMNY

Op-ed: A father’s message to Governor Hochul – Please support grieving families like mine, in my son’s memory

Robert J. Syron retirement

Opinions

OpEd: How to safeguard your retirement investment

By Robert J. Syron

Geraldo Rivera

Opinions

Geraldo Rivera column: Brave new Middle East requires courage

By Geraldo Rivera

Opinions

OpEd: Spare change, big impact

By Greg Demetriou

Howard Fensterman

Opinions

OpEd: Mayor Eric Adams is right to seek work with President Trump

By Howard Fensterman

Jim McCann, Guest Columnist and 1-800-Flowers CEO.

Opinions

Celebrations Pulse: Staying connected in disconnected times

By Jim McCann

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