George J Marlin
From the Right: Hochul unlikely to crack down on DA Bragg
During the funeral mass for murdered NYPD Officer Jason Rivera, his widow, Dominique, speaking from the sanctuary of St. Patrick’s…
On the Right: Will the MTA ever recover?
The Metropolitan Transit Authority continues to face a multitude of management, operational and fiscal problems. The ongoing COVID crisis,…
From the Right: Cuomo might run for governor again
Readers of my column know that during most of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s time in office I was one of his…
From the Right: City’s Millennials flocking to suburbia
Residential real estate values—most notably in suburbia—have been going through the roof since the COVID pandemic began in 2020. The…
From the Right: Books for political junkies this Christmas
For people who give books as Christmas presents to political junkie friends, here are my 2021 gift book picks: “James…
From The Right: Nassau’s 2021 political winners and losers
Here’s my take on the political winners and losers in this year’s game of Long Island politics. Winners: Judi Bosworth:…
From the Right, All Things Political : Gov. Hochul: Please fix NIFA
Dear Governor Hochul, Nassau County is once again at an administrative and financial crossroads, finding its finances improving and in…
From the Right: Will Gov. Hochul survive a Democratic primary in 2022?
During the past 50 years, four New York lieutenant governors have ascended to the office of governor, three of…
From the Right: Will Laura Curran’s luck hold out?
Before appointing a senior officer to command troops, Napoleon Bonaparte would ask his confreres, “I know he’s a good…
From The Right: Proud to be parochial
Last month a reader’s letter to the editor characterized me as “parochial” because I oppose legislation that would empower federal…
From the Right: Political silly season in full bloom
The most misused and overused word uttered by New York politicians is “transparency.” For example, Governors Spitzer, Cuomo and Paterson…
From The Right: Time for prudent fiscal policies in Albany
The word “prudence” is rarely uttered in the political arena. This is particularly true in Albany where Democrats, controlling the…
From the Right: The fall of Andrew Cuomo
The first time I came face to face with Andrew Cuomo, he threatened to punch me. In September 1977, while…
From the Right: Is the LIRR only for the rich?
Memo: To Nassau County Elected Officials A recent New York Times Sunday editorial, “Is This Railroad for the Rich?” insinuated…
From The Right: Summer 2021 reading for political junkies
Here are books I recommend political junkies read while vacationing: "Nuclear Folly: A History of the Cuban Missile Crisis" by…