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November 21, 2014

The victories of tough leaders like Scott Walker and Michael Fitzpatrick show that voters reward people who fight hard for them and make touch choices.

Victories a Warning to Weak Leaders by Steve Levy Originally published on Long Island Business News Of all the […]
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October 20, 2014

The referenda on the ballot in November are a mixed bag. Some deserve a yes vote but others must go down.

Mixed Bag on November’s Referenda by Steve Levy Prop One:  Would create a separate panel to draw the […]
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August 20, 2014

Taxpayer dollars are being wasted through an archaic state reimbursement system utilized for school district purchases through the BOCES purchasing consortium. We at the Center for Cost Effective Government, with the help of State Senator Phil Boyle, are aiming to do better.

POLICE IN MISSOURI IN NO-WIN SITUATION Steve Levy August 20, 2014 When people argue over the optics of […]
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August 20, 2014

The Missouri police are stuck in a no-win situation: Confront the agitators and be labelled oppressors, or lay low and fail the citizens you were sworn to protect.

POLICE IN MISSOURI IN NO-WIN SITUATION Steve Levy August 20, 2014 When people argue over the optics of […]
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April 7, 2014

Both Nassau and Suffolk have elaborate bus and sewer systems. Nassau stands to tap millions in state aid for improvements to their systems, while Suffolk likely will not.

Suffolk’s Being Robbed April 7, 2014  By Steve Levy Published on Long Island Business News Suffolk County’s been robbed.  […]
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March 19, 2014
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The President, Governor and Mayor have been tripping over themselves to prove they are more pro-child than the other by pushing for universal Pre-K. But did anyone examine if Pre-K even works? The evidence is inconclusive.

Is Pre-K worth the investment? From Long Island Business News  On my Saturday radio show on 103.9 FM (2:00 […]
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December 11, 2013

This column votes for 16-year-old Pakistani youngster Malala Yousafzai, who was shot by the Taliban for advocating for the education of young women in the third world, as not only the most influential news-maker of 2013, but the most noble and courageous as well. The GOP would be wise to adopt a similar stance. .

Malala should be Person of the Year and GOP should take note By Steve Levy Published in The Washington […]
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November 13, 2013
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Everyone wants to avoid a strike at the Long Island Rail Road.

Now is the Time to Get LIRR Concessions From Long Island Business News Steve Levy Everyone wants to avoid […]
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October 30, 2013

What will it take for officials to finally do something to curb law enforcement salaries on Long Island, now hovering around $200,000?

If not the $200k cop, what will spur change? From Long Island Business News What will it take for […]
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