To the Editor: I first met Judy McGowan in the mid-seventies. It’s hard to believe we were friends for over 45 years. Her recent passing was not only a tremendous loss for her family and friends, but it was a huge loss for our community and beyond. more

To the Editor: It is so nice to see our elected official expressing support for Israel in its time of need. Given the large Jewish population in our area, I would expect nothing less.  more

To the Editor: Hats off to our local elected officials for strongly and swiftly condemning Hamas’ barbaric slaughter of Israeli civilians. The show of unity from all our local Democratic Party leaders, from Ritchie Torres, Adriano Espaillat, Jeffrey Dinowitz, Eric Dinowitz, and Gustavo Rivera all the way down to our local Democratic District Leaders was impressive and heartening. more

To the Editor: (Re: “All stakeholders need to keep talking to each other,” Oct. 12) Cheers for the much-needed dose of common sense and plain speaking in State Senator Rivera’s  on the mark. more

To the Editor: Medicare Advantage, the private insurance plan alternative to traditional Medicare, reduces coverage costs by including Medicare Part A, Part B and typically Part D benefits for no additional premium, as well as offering various vision, hearing and dental benefits. If this sounds too good to be true, it is! more

To the editor: Several weeks ago, Bronx police were attempting to arrest a drug dealer. This criminal did not want to be arrested, so he fled on a crowded sidewalk on his illegal motorcycle.  more

To the editor: For several weeks, some contributors have been obsessed with Israel as well as if calling it an “apartheid” state makes one an antisemite. more

To the editor: Well, I want to thank my leftist/communist neighbors for their love of the Covid lockdowns which destroyed New York City. more

To the editor: (re: “Migrants bringing disease?” Sept. 14) For centuries, it has been assumed that foreigners “bring in” disease: meaning that immigrants infect native-born people. more

To the editor: (re: “Not sure what letter he’s reading,” Sept. 28) Mr. Peter Wolf’s recent letter expressed his “belief in a two-state solution, though it appears that Israel has made that more difficult.” more