Good morning. Here’s a look at opinion content published today, Sept. 23: SUNY: Editorial We comment on news trustees State University of New York last week approved tuition hikes and cut aid to the state’s community colleges while simultaneously offering $30,000 raises to several top officials. We write: … Hello?... Read More →
The Editorial Board recently wrote about the often-underestimated danger of texting while driving. Well, texting while walking isn’t so safe, either. An article in The Independent cites research by Aston University (Birmingham, UK) professor, Dr. Joanna Lumsden, who found that 1 in 10 people has had a mishap while walking… Read More →
State Sen. Jeff Klein, D-Bronx, and Frank Vernuccio, his Republican challenger in the 34th state Senate district, which covers parts of the Bronx, the Pelhams, Mount Vernon, Yonkers and Eastchester, talked Tuesday with the Editorial Board. Here’s a clip that includes introductory comments from both candidates: To watch session in… Read More →
Members of the Editorial Board talked Tuesday with Vincent Leibell and Mary Ellen Odell, candidates for Putnam County Executive. Here’s a clip of introductory comments from both candidates: To watch the session in its entirety, go to lohud.com/editorialspotlight. To select the video you’d like to watch, click “on demand.”
Here’s a look at opinion content published Tuesday, Sept. 21 and today, Sept. 22. Tuesday, Sept. 21 Van rollover: Editorial Extended vans, like the one that rolled over Saturday on the New York State Thruway, leaving 6 from the Joy Fellowship Christian Assemblies of the Bronx dead, should be taken… Read More →
We take another look Tuesday at the tragic accident on the New York State Thruway. It doubtless will amaze some people just how much is known of the special safety hazards associated with extended passenger vans — the type involved in Saturday’s carnage. Seven Bronx church members were killed when… Read More →
The Editorial Board holds endorsement interviews with candidates vying in key contests on the Nov. 2 ballot. Voters may watch and participate online at www.lohud.com. This list will be updated as additional interviews are scheduled. (* denotes incumbent; **denotes tenative.) Sept. 21 • 11 a.m., Putnam County Executive (Leibell vs…. Read More →
Here’s a look at opinion content published Saturday, Sept. 18, Sunday, Sept. 19 and today, Monday, Sept. 20 Saturday, Sept. 18 Two writers shared their perspectives on whether on not the Federal Communications Commission should reject a plan for internet regulation advanced by Google and Verizon and impose net neutrality…. Read More →
Today’s news report on the horrific New York State Thruway crash notes the fatal lore surrounding the stretch of highway dividing Rockland and Orange, observing that some drivers attribute the number of accidents there to a curse. The article, rest assured, dismisses notions of a curse, as well as any… Read More →
The Editorial Board holds endorsement interviews with candidates vying in key contests on the Nov. 2 ballot. Voters may watch and participate online at www.lohud.com through our Editorial Spotlight feature. This list will be updated as additional interviews are scheduled. Putnam County Executive • Sept. 21, 11 a.m. State Legislature… Read More →