The federal National Transportation Safety Board called Tuesday for a national ban on the use of cell phones and text messaging devices while driving. Do you support such a ban? Cast a vote in our poll: A federal safety board called Tuesday for a national ban on the use of… Read More →
Democrats in the state Legislature, along with union leaders and some Occupy Wall Street members, have called for renewing New York’s so-called “millionaire’s tax,” which slaps an income tax surcharge on individuals earning $200,000 or more, $300,000 or more for families. Gov. Andrew Cuomo opposes extending the surcharge, which expires… Read More →
Plans are out for a new crossing to replace the aged Tappan Zee Bridge. The new game plan from Washington doesn’t include rail or rapid bus transit, both long-discussed components of the project. What do you think? Plans for a replacement for the Tappan Zee Bridge The new game plan… Read More →
A state Senate committee is holding hearings on cheating and the SATs, following allegations that six current and former Great Neck North High school students paid another student up to $2,500 to take the college admission test for them. What is the most remarkable aspect of the scandal? Cast your… Read More →
Here are a pair of polls related to President Barack Obama’s recent proposals on jobs and deficit reduction: How do you rate Obama’s American Jobs Act proposal, which includes an extension of the payroll tax cut, tax cuts for small businesses, an extension of unemployment benefits and investment in infrastructure… Read More →
While New York City got so much of the attention, it was the northern suburbs that sustained the lion’s share of the local damage from Irene. With the benefit of hindsight, do you think better planning and development might have made for less damage? Tell us what you think: With… Read More →
President Barack Obama warned Friday that Hurricane Irene may be an “extremely dangerous and costly storm” and that all indications point to it being a “historic hurricane.” Are you preparing? Let us know: Is your family taking any special precautions in advance of Hurricane Irene?
Former Gov. George E. Pataki, a Peekskill Republican who has considered running for national office in previous election cycles, is scheduled to attend a Republican picnic in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday. Pataki is considering a bid for the Republican nomination in next year’s presidential election. Do you think he… Read More →
Town Clerk Joseph Acocella announced today a few of his upcoming mobile service locations that will bring him into the community to make it more easier and convenient for the residents of Harrison to take advantage of his services. “Creating mobile service locations is so important especially in my work…. Read More →
On Tuesday, an Orlando, Fla. jury acquitted Casey Anthony, 25, of charges that she murdered her daughter, Caylee Marie. Anthony was found guilty of lesser charges of providing false information to police. The Anthony case transfixed the nation for nearly three years. What do you think about its outcome? If… Read More →
