In the 2022 elections, in one of the bluest states in the nation, one House seat after another fell to the Republicans. 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

Applications are open for stewardship of the historic Van Cortlandt House — a stone dwelling built by the owner of a slave plantation in the Bronx. It’s now curated by The National Society of Colonial Dames of New York, an organization whose membership is limited to descendants of white colonialists. The Dames want to extend their stewardship. And the people of The Bronx shouldn’t stand for it. more

Just wanted to thank you for publishing this lovely little piece. more

(This is in response to Danielle Herbert Guggenheim’s point of view on the National Society of Colonial Dames of New York’s stewardship of the Van Cortlandt House.) On behalf of the NSCDNY (National Society of Colonial Dames of New York), I appreciate Mrs. Guggenheim’s candor and welcome the dialogue that we hope will follow. While I do not agree with every point that she makes in her letter, I firmly agree with her sentiment that America is not defined by one type of person or perspective. The Dames’ mission is one of preservation, education, and patriotic Service for ALL Americans, and I hope that comes across in the work that the Dames do. more

As I often say, we live in a city of 8.3 million people — and 35 million opinions. But one thing all New Yorkers can agree on is that people come to our city to make it.  more

To the Editor: Thank you for the Jan. 19 editorial, “Hochul to make CUNY, SUNY smarter choice.” The City and State Universities of New York (CUNY and SUNY, respectively) are indeed a great bargain and can provide an excellent education for our high achieving New York high school graduates. Governor Hochul is to be congratulated on this move to facilitate admission to CUNY and SUNY to the top 10 percent of every high school graduating class. more

In recent weeks, journalists who focus on health care have discussed the problems resulting from mergers and consolidation of insurance companies and hospitals. more

Explore solidarity with Israel and the need for non-Jewish support. Witness firsthand the challenges and complexities in the region. more

To the Editor:   Hamas terror supporters on social media, in schools, in unions, and on the streets, are calling for the destruction of Israel and the death of all Jews worldwide.  Chants of “intifada,” “jihad,” “from the river to the sea Palestine will be free” all mean the same thing — a world without the Jewish State or Jewish people. more