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Adams ignoring COY for Housing opposition

To the editor: Mayor Adams is not telling the whole truth when he claims “New Yorkers are saying yes to more affordable housing.” He ignores the number of community boards … more

10/11/24

Prop. 1 will codify safeguards

Lately we are being bombarded by mail from Republicans to vote no on Proposition 1, stating outright lies on what it will achieve. Let’s be clear, because Democrats control our state … more

10/11/24

Carter: a different ex-president

To the editor: Happy 100th birthday President Jimmy Carter. Unlike many former presidents before him, he didn’t, upon retirement, enrich himself by joining corporate boards or giving … more

10/11/24

States should fund cultivated meat

To the editor: I was happy to read New Zealand’s government has invested $6 million into cultivated-seafood research. For those who don’t know, cultivated meat is grown from … more

10/11/24

Remember the cause of 9/11

To the editor: It is wonderful that Riverdale has a 9/11 memorial garden. On 9/11, my brother Billy, captain of Engine Co. 21, FDNY, gave his life at the World Trade Center. I will have to stop … more

10/4/24

Where is Eric Dinowitz?

To the editor: Three times last month, I have spoken with representatives of the office of Councilman Eric Dinowitz seeking a brief meeting with him. Although the staff accurately read back the … more

10/4/24

Reparations, in some form, are necessary

To the editor: Re: “It’s not useful now to go back and calculate reparations” in the Aug. 30, 2024, edition. At the first public meeting of The New York State … more

9/27/24

Helping greater Riverdale’s hungry

To the editor: According to Feeding America, September is Hunger Action Month, “a nationwide effort to raise awareness about hunger in America and inspire action. Every action — big … more

9/27/24

Dead Palestinian civilians deserve remembrance too

To the editor: Re: Sept 5, 2024, article, “Slain hostages remembered in Bell Tower ceremony:” The killing of six Israeli hostages — some of whom were also Americans — by … more

9/27/24

U.S. aid to Israel is destructive

To the editor: Cognitive dissidence keeps me up at night. On one side, my country preaches human rights and democracy. But at the same time, it sends Israel “Biden Bombs” to blow up … more

9/27/24

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50 Years on the Job

Building relationships simply by repairing one kitchen at a time

Felix Lam has been the superintendent at 2465 Palisade Ave., in Spuyten Duyvil for 50 years. The 81-year-old has made his home — and career — at the eight-story co-op since he was a young man. And how does that make him feel? “I’m very happy about it,” Lam said.

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