To the editor: As a highly trained pharmacist, I am concerned about thousands of people coming across the border without being vetted for communicable diseases. more

To the editor: (re: “Chaos in the hallways causes consternation for RKA students,” Aug. 31) The recent story detailing the rising incidents of fighting among students at Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy is alarming. Even worse is the need for the principal to warn parents and students against bringing guns, knives and other weapons into the school. more

To the editor: MAGA Republicans haven’t been shy about their desire to cut spending on Medicaid and privatize Medicare. more

To the editor: (re: “Disagreement isn’t antisemitism,” Aug. 10) Ms. Zsa Johnstone-Mosher contends that Fatima Mohammed’s CUNY commencement speech simply expressed disagreement with Israeli policies.  Nothing could be further from the truth.  more

To the editor: (re: “Broker fee bill bad news for Bronx renters, agents,” Aug. 31) It does feel bleak sometimes living in present-day New York City. We are told that there are no new apartments being built. No room for people who are moving here. And, if you are living in a bad situation — roommates, family, partners, the building is decrepit — it can cost on the low end as much as $6,000 — all cash, no credit — just to move out. more

To the editor: (re: “Litter, overgrowth inspires volunteer clean-up on roads,” Aug. 17) As the leadership team at the Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel of Riverdale, we would like to express our gratitude to Briar Oaks building superintendent Angel Ortega and volunteers Juan de Luna and Eddie Pichardo for their recent act of kindness and generosity. more

The clarification provided by representatives of BronxNet’s board of directors to The Riverdale Press are demonstratively false and reflects the deceit and dishonesty of the board and its representatives when they claim that Michael Heller and I were not removed from the board, but rather not re-appointed to the board. more

Lady of some years went to the mailroom of her building. It had been a rainy day. She slipped and fell. more

As escalating health care costs spiral, the insurance companies and the hospitals have found another way to “rig the game” against the patient. more

To the editor: (re: “Liberalism and antisemitism,” May 25) The old children’s line “sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never harm me” can be applied to Barry Ziman’s outlook. more