Greg Blass
Greg has spent his life in public service since he enlisted in the U.S. Navy as a teenager. He is a former Suffolk County Family Court judge, six-term Suffolk County legislator and commissioner of Social Services. Now retired, Greg is active in volunteer work and is a board member of several charities. He lives in Jamesport.
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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.
Greg Blass Ever-elusive, wisdom requires an open mind and plenty of self-doubt
"Fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts."
Greg Blass Should state step in to stop Suffolk’s fiscal free-fall? Probably, but politics intervenes
Drastic action is needed to save our insolvent county, but political alliances get in the way.
Greg Blass American political discourse today: with malice toward all who disagree
Is there room for civil discourse anymore, as ridicule and disrespect take a tighter grip on both sides? Seeing the problem this way may help solve it. Is there any hope for the approach Abe Lincoln prescribed: "with malice toward none?"
Greg Blass Can you stand on one foot for 20 seconds? What balance says about brain health
How well we can balance on one foot is directly connected to our memory, our ability to solve problems, and the overall health of our brain.
Greg Blass Securing our borders is right for America
Opposition to liberal immigration and refugee policies is quickly labeled racist, xenophobic and most especially Islamophobic. We are told that rational concern for our liberty and safety must not impede our commitment to diversity.
Greg Blass Gratitude is good for your health
How an ongoing 30-year research study of 678 nuns shows the connection of gratitude and a positive life outlook on physical and mental health and longevity.
Greg Blass Charter schools have led a barely perceptible but much-needed revolution in public education
Charter schools have opened the way for wider acceptance of school choice and the "no excuse" college prep schools for low-income kids.
Greg BlassGood grief: Local day-camp offers kids a safe place to learn to cope with death
The one-week program mixes sports and games with music therapy, art therapy, counseling and more. It's free, and it's right here on the North Fork.
Greg Blass Did Suffolk County cook its books? Will taxpayers ever learn the truth?
Did Suffolk County cook its books in order to qualify for more than $100 million in borrowing it needs to stay afloat — and pay for an unprecedented, multi-year police contract?
