To the editor: I am a veteran who served in Korea in 1952.  In a recent letter to the editor, somebody called Rep. Charles Rangel is a “bum.” If Mr. Rangel committed … more

To the editor:  Sid Augarten Field is a green, lush resource in the heart of North Riverdale. So why is this city park being treated as a private play area for only one group?  The … more

B usiness leaders will be among the voices in Albany on June 17 urging Gov. Andrew Cuomo to ban fracking and embrace a renewable energy future. More and more businesses are realizing that the … more

One of the core Democratic issues that I have long fought for is real, comprehensive campaign finance reform. But recently, in the pages of this paper, outgoing Councilman Oliver Koppell publicly … more

To the editor:  Re: “Koppell nixes board member for vote,” June 6   I am shocked again and thoroughly disappointed at the way the appointees to the community board were … more

To the editor:  The dismal political atmosphere that exists in Riverdale was highlighted for me as I read the June 6 issue of The Riverdale Press. First was the front page story, … more

To the editor:  New York legalized abortion three years before Roe v. Wade. While groundbreaking at the time, that law needs updating to: (1) align it with Roe’s protections by … more

To the editor: It is pretty easy to get an abortion in New York State. There are no parental consent or notification laws, no waiting periods and no mandatory ultrasounds. Abortions for poor women … more

To the editor: Re: “Equal rights for women” June 5:   We are long time Riverdale residents and send kudos to The Riverdale Press for its strong endorsement of the Women’s Equality … more

Thinking there was a press conference, three women arrived at state Sen. Jeff Klein’s office. We were all Democrats waiting to speak to him about campaign finance reform, which … more