To the Editor: In the last two months, we have seen in this paper what can be explained as the abuse of collective suffering for political gain. Jeffery Dinowitz and his club, the BFRDC, have made their position clear: Anything less than total acceptance of Israel’s actions is antisemitism. more

To the Editor: Three years ago, we all witnessed a violent mob descend on the Capitol, costing people their lives, because one man — Donald Trump — spread lies about a “stolen” election.  more

To the Editor: As we mark the third anniversary of the Jan. 6 insurrection, it’s important to remember how we got to that moment and who was responsible for it. Donald Trump and his allies engaged in a months-long criminal conspiracy after the 2020 election. more

(Re: “Early morning fire destroys five businesses,” Dec. 21) To the Editor: Whatever sad adjectives accompany this story of loss, it is heartening to know that the Kingsbridge/231st Street shopping district will likely rebuild and renew itself. Why? Because it happened before — at the same location. more

New York's state budget includes a groundbreaking tax credit for local news, supporting community journalism vital to democracy. more

Mayor Eric Adams reflects on NYC's post-pandemic resurgence, highlighting economic growth, crime reduction, and ambitious development plans. more

Councilman Eric Dinowitz published a news release in late April lamenting — in bold letters, no less — what he described as “disturbing images and videos from the protests at Columbia University.” 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

Former House Speaker and current California Democratic congresswoman Nancy Pelosi has some nerve calling on Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu to resign due the ongoing invasion of Gaza, a growing humanitarian crises, and his lack of support for a two state solution. more

To the editor: (re: “Ben Franklin Club gets all judicial delegates,” June 22) This paper buried the lede with its write-up of the Benjamin Franklin Reform Democratic Club’s successful campaign to kick its competition off the ballot over a typo. more