To the editor: Plenty of attention has been given lately to the inhumane denial of health care coverage by private insurance companies. But according to a recent page 1 story in The Chief, self-insurer New York City is worse (“NYC delays the most...
To the editor: With Jimmy Carter’s passing, our nation and the world are rightfully reflecting upon his legacy. A thoroughly decent and honest man, Carter did all he could to support his fellow man from building shelter to curing disease....
In his recent letter, Joseph Cannisi writes that he has “seen more roads resurfaced, repaired and rebuilt in the last three years than in the previous 30 years, combined.” He also notes that he “saved a bundle” on his home’s HVAC system and that...
To the editor: In 1905, George Santayana wrote “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” This advice is especially important and relevant in the new year when, in a few weeks, a traitor who incited an insurrection to steal...
To the editor: A recent letter asks a simple question, “why can't we all get along?” (“Divided we fall,” The Chief, Dec. 27). The answer is very simple and here are a few examples of why: 1. Donald Trump agrees to change his rental practices in...
To the editor: Luigi Mangione has been charged with both murder and terrorism for gunning down Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare. As a story in the New York Times put it, “The killing … gave rise to a debate about the frustrations that...
To the editor: Once again, NYC police are grappling with another officer suicide. Regrettably, tragedies like these are not foreign. Since 2010, more than 50 NYPD officers have died by suicide. Then-NYPD Commissioner James O’Neill declared...
To the editor: A government shutdown was avoided when a bipartisan bill passed Congress overwhelmingly. But the bill did not include funding for the World Trade Center Health Program that serves those who were sickened at the site of the 9/11...
To the editor: To all those mourning the 2024 election: Free advice worth what you feel it is worth. The internet has a wealth of information about what Candidate Trump did correctly and Candidate Harris did not. Run for district leader...
To the editor: Congratulations to my fellow 2024 “Letter to the Editor” writers. Surveys reveal that reader letters are among the most widely read and popular sections of newspapers. Most newspapers will print letters submitted by any writer...
To the editor A recent letter to The Chief agrees that Democrats have helped American workers and that Republicans have done harm. But the author suggests that 2024 was a referendum on the past four years only. Fair enough. During this time, 16...
To the editor: Regarding Mayor Eric Adams’ crack down on overtime for NYPD, FDNY and two other NYC agencies following the alleged sex-for-OT affair: Leaders bear the burden of proof, and ethical governance requires understanding the difference...
To the editor: Can we please keep crime news stories in perspective? That is, considered in terms of relative importance? Luigi Mangione is charged with murdering health care insurance CEO Brian Thompson. Our president-elect, Donald J. Trump,...
To the editor: President Joe Biden has said America is a nation of second chances. On Dec. 12, he announced more than 1,500 pardons and commutations bringing his total...
To the editor: I agree totally with Joseph Cannisi about the bad things the Republicans have done and the good things the Democrats have done (“Careful what you ask for,” The Chief, Dec. 20). However ... The election was a referendum on the past...
To the editor: I wanna join the Trump oligarchy Not just to be greedy and snarky I just like the new hierarchy The rich guys run the show! All that money will trickle down That’s what I heard from the orange-haired clown He’s the one who...
To the editor: Judge Eugene Bowen deserves credit for releasing 57-year-old Bronx bodega worker Jhony Cordero. His "crime" was using a gun he found left in his store to defend himself against would-be armed robbers on Thanksgiving. Cordero was...
To the editor: A Dec. 10 email blast from DC 37 Executive Director Henry Garrido to union members contains misinformation and needless attacks on the 250,000 New York City retirees and dependents. Mr. Garrido states that “Absent a viable...
To the editor: When Basketball Hall of Fame coach Lou Carnesecca passed away on Nov. 30 at age 99, we St. John’s University friends of Louie lost a good friend and a great role model. If you were a friend of Louie, you were his friend forever. He...
To the editor: New Yorkers have concerns about the plight of people they encounter apparently suffering from serious mental health issues. They question why those so terribly afflicted are not getting seemingly crucial help, sometimes with fatal...
To the editor: Why is Eric Adams still mayor? He faces multiple federal counts of corruption and an April trial. A number of his highly paid top-level appointees, cronies that are often part of his extended, political family, have left the...
To the editor: A number of letters to The Chief have speculated on Kamala Harris’ loss. Some noted the lack of a primary, reliance on celebrity endorsements, her failure to speak to certain issues or differentiate herself from Joe Biden. One...
To the editor: Michael Gorman’s “A Simple Explanation” (The Chief, Dec. 6) as to why Harris lost the election is a joke and proof that Gorman is terribly suffering from TDS. Also, calling half of American adults racist, misogynistic and...
To the editor: A recent letter to The Chief, states, "half or a majority of adults in our nation are racist, misogynistic and xenophobic" and that's why Kamala Harris wasn't elected (“A simple explanation,” Dec. 6). I take umbrage with the...
To the editor: The attempt by the Municipal Labor Committee to block City Council legislation protecting municipal retirees’ health benefits has reached a new level of audacity and shame. In October, MLC Chair Harry Nespoli sent a letter to...
