To the editor: (re: “City made a promise to our workers, and they must keep it,” Aug. 24) I welcome Councilman Eric Dinowitz’s staunch opposition to the mayor’s and the municipal labor committee’s attempts to force New York City retirees to switch to a for-profit Medicare Advantage plan.  more

No matter where you stand on bringing asylum seekers into vacant buildings in greater Riverdale, if you have a heart you can’t be in favor of the poor living conditions at the Van Cortlandt Motel. more

To the editor: (re: “City made a promise to our workers, and they must keep it,” Aug. 24) City retirees appreciate that Councilman Eric Dinowitz recognizes we were promised the choice of traditional Medicare and a Medigap plan when we retired, and that he agrees the city should not force us into an inferior Medicare Advantage plan. more

To the editor: On Sept. 11, 2001, New York City police, fire personnel, doctors, nurses, doctors, social workers, and hundreds of civil servants rushed to that scene of devastation and served in … 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

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

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

For those who cherish the diversity of the Bronx, New York City and the entire country, Sunday at Van Cortlandt Park’s Parade Ground was the place to be. more

To the editor: (re: “Disappointed, but still support,” Aug. 17) I am writing to thank our U.S. Representative, Ritchie Torres, for his letter in The Riverdale Press reiterating his opposition to the current Israeli government’s attempt to eliminate the independence of the country’s judiciary — an act that would essentially end Israel’s democracy. more

To the editor: (re: “Disappointed, but still support,” Aug. 17) Congressman Ritchie Torres reminds me a lot of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.  Whereas the latter pushes policies designed to erase African Americans and LGBTQ people from the history books, the congressman does the same regarding Palestinians.  more