For many, summer is the time for camp, vacation and weekend barbecues. more

Fireworks are a fun summer spectacle the whole family can enjoy. Millions across the country gathered to watch these colorful displays light up the night sky last weekend and on Tuesday, and similar shows will continue all summer. more

In Congress, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America. When in the Course of human events it become necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation. more

June is known for a lot of things. In this country, without a doubt, the most popular are the first day of summer, Juneteenth and Pride month. While summer is a natural occurrence, the latter two are indicative of civil rights for Blacks and those in the LGBTQ+ community. more

To the editor: Why did Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz and state Sens. Robert Jackson and Gustavo Rivera vote to fundamentally alter New York state’s Public Campaign Finance Program on the last day of the state legislative session without any public input? more

If anyone had any remaining questions about whether or not climate change exists, all they had to do was look outside last Wednesday and Thursday. That amber smog was not an impending thunderstorm. more

The death of Jordan Neely on a subway train last month at the hands of a passenger who says he was trying to protect other frightened passengers says more about the state of mental health of people in New York City than anything else. more

In the editorial, “Citizenship Day is just as important as Flag Day,” we asked you to take a short U.S. citizenship test. Here are the answers: more

To the editor: As a result of Covid-19, many people had to put off their cancer screening. This means thousands of people may not catch cancer early when it is easier to treat or when it could even be prevented. more

As the calendar rolls over to June, most Americans who consider themselves patriots know it’s time to celebrate Flag Day on June 14. more