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Opal Lee helped make Juneteenth a holiday. Her message for all of usJames S. Bridgeforth

Opal Lee helped make Juneteenth a holiday. Her message for all of usJames S. Bridgeforth
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James S. Bridgeforth

Beth Davidson is Democrat's wisest choice in NY-17 primary electionJohn Sullivan and Peter Chatzky

Beth Davidson is Democrat's wisest choice in NY-17 primary electionJohn Sullivan and Peter Chatzky
15.06.2026 6

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John Sullivan And Peter Chatzky

Beth Davidson Is Democrats' best pick for NY-17Howard Lasner

Beth Davidson Is Democrats' best pick for NY-17Howard Lasner
15.06.2026 6

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Howard Lasner

Watch: NY Knicks return to Westchester County Airport as NBA champsMatt Richter

Watch: NY Knicks return to Westchester County Airport as NBA champsMatt Richter
14.06.2026 10

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Matt Richter

Cait Conley stands out for NY-17 Democrats. Why? She can beat LawlerChuck Newman

Cait Conley stands out for NY-17 Democrats. Why? She can beat LawlerChuck Newman
13.06.2026 10

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Chuck Newman

Cait Conley can beat Mike Lawler. Democrats need the winEmiljana Ulaj

Cait Conley can beat Mike Lawler. Democrats need the winEmiljana Ulaj
13.06.2026 10

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Emiljana Ulaj

World Cup may be a global spectacle but the Knicks have NY's heartAlex Nussbaum

World Cup may be a global spectacle but the Knicks have NY's heartAlex Nussbaum
11.06.2026 5

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Alex Nussbaum

Donald Trump has blown it on immigration. Look at Delaney HallMike Kelly

Donald Trump has blown it on immigration. Look at Delaney HallMike Kelly
11.06.2026 9

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Mike Kelly

We can't let Westchester grow any less affordable. We have to act nowJim Wendling

We can't let Westchester grow any less affordable. We have to act nowJim Wendling
11.06.2026 10

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Jim Wendling

Watch Republican AG candidate Saritha Komatireddy discuss homelessnessMatt Richter

09.06.2026 10

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Matt Richter

NY lawmakers want to roll back police transparency. It's a bad ideaUSA TODAY Network New York Editorial Board

04.06.2026 8

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Usa Today Network New York Editorial Board

NY’s small businesses are drowning. This lifeline can helpJustin Wilcox

04.06.2026 10

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Justin Wilcox

Delaney Hall tests our faith and democracy. We must close itCarlye Hughes and Matthew Heyd

03.06.2026 10

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Carlye Hughes And Matthew Heyd

Warehouse legislation hits the wrong New Yorkers badlyKendra Hems

03.06.2026 10

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Kendra Hems

NY families can't pay more for plastic. We can fix recycling this wayCameron Miller

02.06.2026 10

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Cameron Miller

Volunteers and professionals are both essential in emergenciesDubi Weissenstern

01.06.2026 10

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Dubi Weissenstern

New York must prevent opioid dependence at the sourceElaine Pozycki and Chris Kelly

30.05.2026 9

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Elaine Pozycki And Chris Kelly

What to look out for in New York primary electionEd Forbes, Matt Richter and Paul Wood Jr

28.05.2026 10

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Ed Forbes

Watch Mike Lawler talk about President Trump's Rockland County visitMatt Richter, Ed Forbes and Paul Wood Jr

28.05.2026 30

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Matt Richter

Rep. Mike Lawler: 'My vote and my voice obviously matters'Matt Richter and Ed Forbes

28.05.2026 10

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Matt Richter And Ed Forbes

Sure, Democrats need new leaders. They also need to understand AmericaMike Kelly

28.05.2026 10

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Mike Kelly

Democrats can flip NY-17 if they vote for Cait ConleySuzanne M. Berger

28.05.2026 20

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Suzanne M. Berger

Investing in primary care is investing in NY's futureJeff Kaczorowski

28.05.2026 20

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Jeff Kaczorowski

How Trump’s strategic legacy is threatened in the CaucasusSamuel Ramani

25.05.2026 10

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Samuel Ramani

Farewell, Colbert. Trump's corrupt circus spins on in this sad AmericaMike Kelly

21.05.2026 10

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Mike Kelly

NY’s affordability crisis is bigger than poverty measures showTherese Daly

21.05.2026 20

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Therese Daly

What lessons can we find in both Shavuos and Memorial Day?Rabbi Benny Berlin

21.05.2026 20

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Rabbi Benny Berlin

New York must lead on banning dangerous PFASJane van Dis, Megan Wolff and Elizabeth Ryznar

20.05.2026 10

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Jane van Dis

Sorry, Rep. George Latimer. This is why you need to hold town hallsNicholas Tampio

19.05.2026 10

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Nicholas Tampio

If NY reduces PTET credit, our small business will sufferDavid Carlucci

15.05.2026 10

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David Carlucci

Nurses aren't professionals? That devastates our health careCatherine S. Finlayson, Heather Dennis and Vidia Saleem

15.05.2026 20

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Catherine s. finlayson

Jesse Jackson fought for civil rights, Trump is trampling themCliff Jackson

15.05.2026 10

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Cliff jackson

Pharmacists can help solve New York’s mental health care shortageRyan Garcia

14.05.2026 30

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Ryan garcia

America may not make it to its 251st birthday if it doesn't grow upAmelia Robinson

12.05.2026 20

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Amelia Robinson 

We cannot let for-profit hospices fail New York patientsCara Pace

07.05.2026 20

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Cara Pace

NY school lunches shouldn't come with sides of microplasticsJudith Enck, Alison Cove and Manasa Mantravadi

07.05.2026 30

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Judith Enck

Iran's delay is not tactical — it's strategic. Here's whyMorton A. Klein

07.05.2026 30

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Morton A. Klein

Lawmakers must face down New York's urgent long-term care crisisMark Sanchez

06.05.2026 20

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Mark sanchez

New York moms' health cannot wait. Make it a priorityKavita Aggarwal

06.05.2026 20

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Kavita aggarwal

Kathy Hochul’s opposition to climate action simply ignores realityMark Dunlea

06.05.2026 20

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Mark Dunlea

The New Rochelle Public Library has impact. Let's invest in itTim Idoni

05.05.2026 20

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Tim idoni

Hochul's right. New York needs nuclear. Just look at our grid.Justin E. Driscoll

05.05.2026 20

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Justin E. Driscoll

How propaganda and free speech swirl as Iran war drags onRob Miraldi

30.04.2026 30

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Rob Miraldi 

Welcome to the war between the First and Second amendmentsMike Kelly

30.04.2026 20

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Mike Kelly

Food waste is costing families thousands every year. This can fix itClaire Walsh Winsler

30.04.2026 30

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Claire walsh winsler

Digital price tag ban would cost New York shoppersJoe Kefauver

30.04.2026 20

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Joe Kefauver 

Why ride-share companies need congressional actionJerry Theodorou

29.04.2026 20

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Jerry Theodorou, Opinion Contributor

This move can help stabilize New York's workforce. Here's howHarry Bronson

29.04.2026 20

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Harry Bronson 

Safe actions save lives. Slow down in New York work zonesFrank G. Hoare

29.04.2026 20

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Frank G. Hoare

Why AI and big data can help New York farmers thriveJack Klapper

23.04.2026 20

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Jack klapper