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Please fix what’s broken about health care, but don’t break what’s not: an open letter to my congressman
Do we really want all Americans to have access to health care — effective, affordable health care? When people can’t afford to buy it on their own, should the rest of us pay? Is health care a right? Or is it privilege?
Greg Blass As groundwater quality crisis worsens, it’s time to tap Pine Barrens water reserve
Ever since the undeveloped acres in the Pine Barrens started to be bought up with a specially dedicated, quarter-cent sales tax-funded bonding in 1987, the intention was as a future, rainy day kind of water resource. That rainy day is here — in spades.
Suffolk Closeup Thiele introduces measure that would help fund advanced septic sytems
Like the legislation sought by County Executive Steve Bellone last year, State Assemblyman Fred Thiele's proposal would create a fund with a $1-per-thousand water surcharge for public water customers. The fund would help homeowners install costly advanced septic systems.
Suffolk Closeup Signs, signs, everywhere the signs – It’s time to end New York’s visual pollution
It's time to purge New York's roads and highways of the billboards and signs that litter and mar the landscape — starting with the state's own roadside ad campaign.
Letter: The health care Trump voters want
Trump voters who obtained health care coverage on an ACA marketplace or through expanded Medicaid want more affordable premiums but are distressed about possibly losing their insurance.
Greg Blass The president versus the press: news conferences like we’ve never seen before
A self-confessed presidential news conference groupie, Greg Blass reflects on how the -counterpoint of the past has evolved into punch-counterpunch, with news conferences suited less for the East Room and more for Madison Square Garden.
Opinion Congressman Zeldin, your constituents deserve more open, two-way discussion on many important issues
New York's First District residents deserve a face-to-face meeting with their congressman to discuss many important issues in a two-way conversation.
Rep. Lee Zeldin on Obamacare, education, infrastructure and the environment
Rep. Lee Zeldin discusses education, infrastructure, healthcare, and environmental priorities facing our district in this second of a two-part op-ed.
Congressman Zeldin must present evidence to back up his claims
Congressman Zeldin can no longer assume he can make statements without having to defend them. His constituents demand and deserve evidence-based justification for his positions.
Greg Blass This court can save your child’s life
The return of the Juvenile Drug Treatment Court in Suffolk County is good news for parents and families.
