To the editor: (re: “Why can’t we all just be nicer to each other,” July 20) As a social worker, our profession understands and supports basic human rights, regardless of one’s position in society. Basic human rights include freedom and safety. more

To the editor: (re: “Why can’t we all just be nicer to each other,” July 2023) Fatima Mohammed, who spoke at CUNY Law School’s graduation, was overtly anti-American, anti-New York police, anti-federal law enforcement. more

To the editor: (re: “Just who are you calling an antisemite in all this?” Sept. 14) Maybe Peter Wolf hates Jews. Maybe not. His years-long campaign in The Riverdale Press spreads lies about Jews and the Jewish state. It hides the endgame of those who seek to annihilate the Jewish state and destroy Jewish national identity (and not simply purify a particular Israeli government). more

To the editor: (re: “How’s the ‘right to shelter’ going?” Sept. 7) The author of a recent letter to the editor states that he has no compassion for today’s immigrants because his own family had it worse. more

To the editor: As a highly trained pharmacist, I am concerned about thousands of people coming across the border without being vetted for communicable diseases. more

To the editor: (re: “Chaos in the hallways causes consternation for RKA students,” Aug. 31) The recent story detailing the rising incidents of fighting among students at Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy is alarming. Even worse is the need for the principal to warn parents and students against bringing guns, knives and other weapons into the school. more

To the editor: MAGA Republicans haven’t been shy about their desire to cut spending on Medicaid and privatize Medicare. more

To the editor: (re: “Disagreement isn’t antisemitism,” Aug. 10) Ms. Zsa Johnstone-Mosher contends that Fatima Mohammed’s CUNY commencement speech simply expressed disagreement with Israeli policies.  Nothing could be further from the truth.  more

To the editor: (re: “Broker fee bill bad news for Bronx renters, agents,” Aug. 31) It does feel bleak sometimes living in present-day New York City. We are told that there are no new apartments being built. No room for people who are moving here. And, if you are living in a bad situation — roommates, family, partners, the building is decrepit — it can cost on the low end as much as $6,000 — all cash, no credit — just to move out. more

To the editor: (re: “Litter, overgrowth inspires volunteer clean-up on roads,” Aug. 17) As the leadership team at the Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel of Riverdale, we would like to express our gratitude to Briar Oaks building superintendent Angel Ortega and volunteers Juan de Luna and Eddie Pichardo for their recent act of kindness and generosity. more