Contrary to Mr. Deholczer’s recent letter, lawfully elected Honduran president Manuel Zelaya did nothing unlawful. True, he wanted to see his nation’s constitution amended to allow him to run for president again, but he did not try to have himself put on the ballot prior to such an amendment. He merely tried to have a non-binding referendum to see if the electorate would favor such an amendment. more

Whenever we see or hear Raoul Wallenberg’s name, it brings to mind the time he saved a cousin of mine and her baby, along with other Budapest Jews. more

We have seen massive public support to maintain the remaining charm of Spuyten Duyvil. more

Let me address certain statements you made in your Jan. 17 editorial. more

JFK said it well: “You cannot negotiate with people who say what’s mine is mine and what’s yours is negotiable.” Of course negotiations often mean that both parties walk away from the discussion feeling like each one gained. more

Wiser words could not have been written in your recent editorial. How fortunate we are to live in one of the few remaining free societies, with a wealth of information sources available. Sadly, most American cities, suburbs and small towns are down to one local daily or weekly newspaper. more

Reading the Jan. 10 issue of The Riverdale Press, I was delighted to learn that the Kingsbridge Historical Society is in the vanguard of the crusade to make sure the remains of formerly enslaved persons possibly still buried in Van Cortlandt Park will not have their final resting place unduly disturbed in the quest to pave the Putnam Trail. more

The area between Bailey Avenue and Broadway at West 234th Street is very congested on days during the week with driving school students and their cars. more

I was an active supporter of Alessandra Biaggi’s state senate campaign. I am excited to see what she and the newly minted Democratic majority in the senate will achieve. more

It was heartbreaking to read how a Riverdale resident was victimized by financial predators. more