04.29.2017 Around the Island Richard’s Almanac: When is it time to say ‘no’ to driving? I remember how important it was for me as a teenager to get a driver’s license. I appeared at the motor vehicle bureau on my 16th birthday, birth...
11.01.2015 Columns Suffolk Closeup: A woman’s place Women have made some progress in achieving elective office on Long Island — but not nearly enough. The under-representation of women in governments on Long Island and in representing...
06.21.2015 Columns Suffolk closeup: Keeping kids safe The Suffolk County Legislature has done again what it’s known for — passing ground-breaking legislation. This time it’s the “Toxic Free Toys Act.” Finally people are waking up to...