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World
The Hottest Luxury Second-Home Markets
Sales of luxury second homes increased in many U.S. markets last year. If you want see some of the priciest,…
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Hualien County Is a Quiet, Scenic Tourist Destination
Hualien County on Taiwan’s east coast is a scenic, sleepy tourist area tucked away from the island’s urban centers, with…
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Revisiting Florida 2000 and the Butterfly Effect
The evidence is strong that Al Gore would have won had it not been for an infamous ballot design in…
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Obituaries
Peter Shapiro, Political Groundbreaker in New Jersey, Dies at 71
He bucked the Democratic machine to become the youngest member of the state’s General Assembly and reformed government as the…
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How Much Higher Are Your Post-Pandemic Property Taxes?
Real estate taxes on single-family homes increased about 24 percent from 2019 to 2023.
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In N.Y. Suburbs, Republicans Seek Edge by Targeting Transgender Athletes
A debate over transgender women and girls in sports in Nassau County spurred a legal fight, a visit from Caitlyn…
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Tammy Murphy Wins Crucial Support in Her Bid for U.S. Senate
The first lady of New Jersey won the endorsement of Democrats in Bergen County on Monday night, beating her closest…
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Long Island County Bans Transgender Athletes in Executive Order
The ban would prohibit teams that include transgender athletes from using Nassau County facilities. It is the latest effort in…
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How to Boost Voter Turnout With Just One Signature
In a rare bit of political good news in the final days of 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York…
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A Senate Candidate Accused of Nepotism Has Another Edge: The Ballot
Tammy Murphy is backed by some New Jersey Democratic leaders who have incentives to stay in the good graces of…
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