It’s no secret this country — this city — has a fentanyl problem. But for many, it really didn’t hit home until the poisoning death of 1-year-old Nicholas Dominici of Kingsbridge Heights at his Jerome Park day care center. more

o the Editor: An op-ed piece in the NY Times the other day discussed several strategies that the city could take to meet the pressures of housing and immigration more

To the editor: Many may have thought Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ “Let me outdo Trump” strategy was just an easy way to get votes. They may have been partially right. more

During the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, I had the privilege of hosting and honoring Dr. Clarence Jones, who co-wrote Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech.  more

 To the Editor: In reading Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2024 State of the State, I was pleased to read that Governor Hochul noted that in striving to expand access to primary care for adults with complex needs, the State will “increase support for healthcare providers serving individuals with physical, intellectual, or developmental disabilities.” I commend the Governor’s commitment to improving access to quality care for those with physical disabilities—something that is tremendously needed in our State.  more

As a real estate agent active in the Bronx for the past eight years, I’ve been proud to help residents find their next apartment here. I also know firsthand the increasing challenges of finding a quality, affordable apartment amid a lack of housing supply. 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

Ever since my daughter-in-law told me that I have failed as a grandparent because I don’t love my grandchildren unconditionally, I feel my hackles rising whenever people talk about unconditional love as if it is not only unquestionably real, but is also a crucial component in the relationship of a parent and child, and in one’s relationship with a lover or spouse, and thus is something that we all should try to attain. 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