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OPINION: If you’re not part of the problem……
The recent wave of indictments of elected officials seems to encompass everybody. … Full Article

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OPINION:  Soda ban: The battle is far from over

A Manhattan judge took the fizz out of New York City's attempt to ban large sugary beverages at restaurants, handing the soft drink and fast food industries a major victory and sending a pointed message to the mayor and the city's board of health about regulatory overreach. … Full Article

OPINION: Granny shouldn’t have to be in the garbage

Bensonhurst
A while back, we ran an article in this paper about a local Bensonhurst celebrity, “Maria, the Ice Cream Girl,” who is well-known for her charity efforts and her occasional forays into show business as well as for selling ice cream. … Full Article

LETTER TO EDITOR: Do Not Sell Off Our Library!

Brooklyn Heights
I am a regular patron at the Brooklyn Heights library at Cadman Plaza West. Every morning there are herds of people waiting for the doors to be thrown open, and like hungry cattle we all rush in, anxious to grab a seat. … Full Article

OPINION: Protecting religious freedom

By Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-Brooklyn/Manhattan) … Full Article

LETTER: Not saving LICH would be an incredible waste of money, effort

Cobble Hill
Leaving aside the alleged “milking” of the Long Island College Hospital (LICH) properties by Continuum, and leaving aside whatever support was -- or was not -- provided by SUNY Downstate, and leaving aside whatever hopes SUNY Downstate and/or the state have for cashing in on the fabulous wa … Full Article

OPINION: Schumer says feds must provide Sandy grants to co-op, condo owners

U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer on Wednesday called on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to restructure federal aid formulas so that cooperative and condominium owners whose properties were damaged by Superstorm Sandy can receive help.  … Full Article

OPINION: Goodbye, neighborhood hospitals; Hello, 'New York Hospital District'

Cobble Hill
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TOO SOON FOR LICH OBIT? Give its doctors and nurses a chance to decide

Cobble Hill
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OPINION: The Housing Authority’s problems: a view from a former employee

The recent declaration by Mayor Bloomberg and New York City Housing Authority chairman John Rhea that the Housing Authority is going all-out to reduce its yearlong maintenance backlog brings several things to mind … Full Article

Ed Koch: He did just fine

Ed Koch was a member of The Greatest Generation and not just by accident of birth. Sergeant Koch fought his way on foot across Europe in 1944 and ‘45, winning two battle stars for his service. His tenacity and courage would make him a star as a politician later in life.
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