To the editor: How do you explain the irony of those who seek and demand religious freedom for themselves yet want to impose religion on others?   Louisiana recently passed a law requiring …

To the editor: The US Supreme Court decided that bump stocks that turn assault rifles into machine guns are legal — because they are not technically “machine guns.” This silly end run around …

To the editor: Why did the NYCTA together with Local 100 sell out its retirees? I worked for 33 years with promises through the years that me and my colleagues would have health care for ourselves …

To the editor:  So let me understand this. I, someone who oversaw and conducted the rigorous process involved in traffic signal studies, points out to an op-ed columnist that he is wrong about …

To the editor: Labor can help address pregnancy disparities among Black mothers. Women of color and other marginalized peoples encounter life-threatening conditions at the hands of our health-care …

To the editor: Was " Congestion pricing 'pause' could cost workers " (The Chief, June 14) action politically motivated? Was it an attempt to protect Democrats running for the state Legislature and …

To the editor: In announcing an indefinite pause on congestion pricing, Governor Hochul claimed the toll plan would undermine the ability of Manhattan to recover economically from the pandemic, and …

To the editor: Michael Gorman’s " Terms of Surrender " letter (The Chief, June 14) overlooks one issue. That is the reason there's a chance that Donald Trump could return to the White House and …

To the editor: For reasons I find incomprehensible, Robert Ovetz argues that allowing more workers at more unions to skip out of paying union dues would "strengthen" those unions and others besides. …

To the editor:  The Chief’s story on the FDNY's recent Medal Day ceremony at City Hall and its link to the annual FDNY Medal Day Book 2024 gives an opportunity to read about some of last …

The MTA apparently will pay up to $1 million to a psychologist to better understand what motivates turnstile jumpers.  Generally, the condition of society depends on the ethical nature of the …

To the editor: On D-Day’s anniversary, while the ceremonies were reminding our nation and France and other nations of the tremendous sacrifices made by the military heroes from the U.S. and the …

To the editor: When decisions are based upon bad information, the consequences can be disastrous. Imagine a vehicle at a railroad crossing and the driver incorrectly believes the tracks are clear; it …

To the editor: During his hush money trial, the mendacious Donald Trump exercised his constitutional right not to take the witness stand and testify in his own defense. But outside the courtroom …

To the editor: As a Vietnam veteran (1967-1968) who watched the Memorial Day celebrations and commemorations, there is something I will never understand. That is, how many decorated soldiers could …

To the editor: Is Governor Hochul’s indefinite postponement of the congestion pricing politically motivated? Is it an attempt to protect Democrats running for the State Assembly, Senate and …

To the editor: Once again, the city has lost its attempt to throw 250, 000 retirees out of our hard earned Medicare plans into an Aetna  for-profit limited access private insurance plan (“ …

To the editor: A conservative contributor took issue with data I cited recently, writing “sometimes facts require explanation.” Challenge accepted.  My critic cites Covid-19 to explain job …

To the editor: Excellent letter from Joseph Cannisi (" Does Democracy Matter ," May 31). Let me add something a fellow retired transit worker said: "People are spoiled. They have no idea what a …

To the editor: Eric Adams calls himself “a working-class mayor that’s helping working-class people.” He also helps the wealthy and corporations by opposing any increase in their taxes. Adams …

There is an adage that “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” Perhaps that explains Mayor Adams’ decision to appeal the ruling upholding …

To the editor: Excellent letter from Kevin Harrington ( “Pensions falling short,” The Chief, May 24) calling for NYCERS to index pension increases to inflation. He reminds us that the reason …

To the editor: President Joe Biden often says “democracy is on the ballot” this November. So far, that argument has had little impact on Donald Trump’s supporters. Despite social evolution …

To the editor: The Stateline story on employment of people with developmental disabilities missed the boat (“Disabled persons can be paid …

To the editor: It’s widely known that New York State, and New York City especially, are among the most expensive places to live for retirees. Prices, on average, are about 20 percent higher than …