EDITORIAL ALERT! I have a full-length humorous editorial about the transit strike in today's Newsday and Newsday.com. Here's the link to the online edition: NEWSDAY

Santa's Preps
Old Saint Nick is getting ready for the big night. But first, he needs to pack the gifts, check his list, and make sure the reindeer are happy with their new pension and healthcare plan.

Back to Normal?
It took a little longer for the subways to get up and running this morning. All the transit workers showed up on time, but they had to wrestle the trains away from the rats.