To the editor: I am a strong supporter of Israel, and have been from the moment I assumed office about a decade ago. The personal views of Americans, including my own, on Israeli judicial reform should have no bearing on America’s core commitment to Israel’s security — which is and should always be non-negotiable. Period. more

To the editor: Citizens have a right to know who they’re dealing with, whether it be in government or private enterprise.  more

To the editor: (re: “We do deserve better storefronts,” July 27) I am totally in agreement with Marcia Yerman’s recent letter. I have lived in this area since the early ‘70s, and back then, we had so many wonderful stores. It’s just such a shame now to see so many empty storefronts on Johnson Avenue and West 235th Street. more

To the editor: We recently announced our plan to take down unsightly sidewalk sheds and reclaim our streets. Sidewalk sheds — which many New Yorkers also known as scaffolding — are the ugly green and metal boxes that cover our sidewalks. They block the sunlight, keep pedestrians away from businesses, and are a magnet for illegal activity. more

To the editor: (re: “Why can’t we all just be nicer to each other?” July 20) My letter to The Riverdale Press is a response to a single point in Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz’s recent Point of View. more

To the editor: (re: “If a tree falls at Visitation site, will anyone be around to save it?” July 13) Not all that many years ago, a combination apartment building and medical facility was constructed on West 231st Street and Corlear Avenue. A huge sycamore tree was thought to be in the way, and talk of chopping it down went through the neighborhood. more

To the editor: In recent weeks, two outlets have published almost identical articles about the enormous profits Maximus Corp., has earned by removing people from Medicaid. The Lever story … more

To the editor: The purpose of affirmative action in the United States was to create government programs to overcome the effects of past societal discrimination by allocating jobs and resources to members of specific groups, such as minorities and women.  more

To the editor: (re: “Unity Dems should know better,” July 13) In a recent edition of this publication, Michael Heller penned a letter to the editor calling out the Unity Democratic Club petition mistake. Michael Heller failed to identify himself as the Democratic State Committeeman of this district. more

To the editor: After several weeks away from Riverdale, upon my return I was gobsmacked to see a “smoke shop” had taken up residence on Riverdale Avenue. more