The outcome of elections in New York State should reflect the will of the people. But the unfortunate reality is that they often instead reflect the will of the powerful. more

At a time when President Trump regularly attacks the news media, the Justice Department may be preparing to make it easier for the government to obtain journalists’ private communications data. more

(re: “Parks officials poised to pave Putnam Trail,” Nov. 22) Thank you for keeping the public informed on the current status of the Putnam Trail. We have several considerations … more

One of the feelings I hate most is knowing that you could have saved something beautiful, irreplaceable, but couldn’t. more

For so many people here in New York and around the world, what does Raoul Wallenberg represent during his six-month Holocaust rescue mission, and his gulag survival experience? more

New York City always has been distinguished as America’s port of entry for immigrants from around the world, and Riverdale is one of New York’s neighborhoods most characterized by its warmth toward immigrants and its international diversity. more

The sun setting over the settlements on the other side is beautiful, turning the sky overlapping shades of warm colors. As the sky darkens, the buildings illuminate, pinpricks of light dotting the windows. more

What ever happened to Brett Kavanaugh? more

As a resident of Spuyten Duyvil, and a member of the community organization Save Villa Rosa Bonheur, I would like to offer my personal response to the Point of View piece by Mr. Mitch Perle. more