It's Juneteenth. Let's remember the Emancipation Proclamation USA TODAY Network Atlantic Group Editorial Board 

On Thursday, President Biden signed legislation marking Juneteenth, a day commemorating the end of slavery in Confederate states, a federal holiday....

My dad died on 9/11. Father's Day, I'll think of the little moments. Brian Leavey 

Telehealth is here to stay — now we need 5G for it to succeed Ashley Greenspan 

Prior to the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, virtual doctor’s visits were more of a novelty than a necessity, with patients and practitioners...

Why do people hate newspapers? | Matters of Fact Jim Beckerman 

Every once in a while, it is brought to our attention that some people don’t like newspapers. Hate mail — likely, these days, to come in the form...

New York’s energy future runs through the Hudson Valley Jonathan Drapkin 

The debate over New York’s efforts to combat climate change and transition off fossil fuels has crystalized in the Hudson Valley, with the region...

New York farms lead the way on upcycling food waste Chris Noble 

You stop at Wegmans in Harrison on your way home from work, pick up some milk, ice cream and pizza. Milk for morning cereal, ice cream for the...

Biden-Putin summit: Where can they find common ground? Ed Forbes 

The upcoming meeting in Geneva between the American and Russian presidents is the first time the two will meet in person since President Joe...

The First Amendment in the 'golden age of defamation' Rob Miraldi 

It was, as Charles Dickens wrote, the best of times and the worst of times.  I am referring not to the human condition — although that would work...

Americans with disabilities must have their voices heard Paul Aronsohn 

This week, at the United Nations, representatives from around the world are meeting to discuss the human rights of people with disabilities. The...

New Yorkers must combat out-of-control hospital pricing Kyle Bragg 

As we emerge from the coronavirus pandemic, we are still grappling with its long-term lessons. But one thing is already clear: widespread access to...

Maloney: Infrastructure bill is a down payment on NY's future Sean Patrick Maloney 

The last year has been a long and dark stretch — people have lost loved ones, businesses, and jobs. Some of those losses we are never going to be...

New York has to put the brakes on cryptomining. Here's why Anna Kelles 

Efforts to prevent climate change have reached a new level of urgency, with recent reports by the World Meteorological Organization indicating that...

The Special Relationship affirmed: The New Atlantic Charter USA TODAY Network Atlantic Group Editorial Board 

President Joseph R. Biden Jr. embarked on his first trip to Europe this week to meet with fellow world leaders at the G-7 summit in Cornwall,...

What did Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney say? Ed Forbes 

Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, the Cold Spring Democrat who represents New York's 18th Congressional District, joined members of the USA TODAY Network...