To the editor: Greater Riverdale residents are fortunate to have one of the greenest areas in New York City. Depressing facts on extinction and record-breaking heat temperatures are anxiety-provoking for everyone. There is a cure — and it is available. more

To the editor: (re: “Pro-BDS rants have a ring of familiarity to them,” “Who are the real villains here?” Aug. 11) In their recent postings, Charles Moerdler and Aryeh Jeselsohn take me to task regarding boycott, divestment and sanctions, as well as antisemitism. Unfortunately and conveniently, they don’t really address the issues I raised.  more

To the editor: (re: “Putnam Trail is a nightmare,” Sept. 1) In their recent letter about the Putnam Trail, Debbi Dolan and Matt Turov correctly describe the dangerous conflicts that occur on the Van Cortlandt Park trail among walkers, runners, bicyclists and illegal motorcyclists.  more

To the editor: (re: “Streets are just too dangerous,” Aug. 11) Richard Serviss’ letter resonated with me.  It is an often stressful, terrifying experience for … more

To the editor: The invasion of Ukraine and the war that it initiated led to widespread coverage of the struggles of ordinary people in a zone of conflict that’s surprisingly rare. The sympathy shown for the victims of this illegal war of aggression is both a victory for our better natures, and a troubling reminder that most of the victims of the global problem of out-of-control militarism don’t get the same attention from the Western press. more

To the editor: Common Sense New Yorkers is a front group for New York real estate developers publishing campaign literature and attack ads against state Sen. Gustavo Rivera because he wants to reform 421a, the housing construction abatement that gave very generous tax breaks to real estate developers in exchange for a small number of below-market rental apartments. more

To the editor: As someone who follows local and national news reports, I must tell you I am worried about the recent extreme heat and wildfires raging across the country. I feel for people who lose their lives and livelihoods to extreme weather, and I’m scared that it’s only a matter of time until it directly hits me and my community. more

To the editor: What was once a refuge in the concrete jungle, a premier nature trail in sensitive wetlands habitat in Van Cortlandt Park, has been transformed into a dangerous thoroughfare. I am referring to the so-called Putnam Greenway, which is in actuality a nature trail turned into an asphalt road in the park for more than a mile from the Mill Pond to the Yonkers border, where it connects to the South County Trailway. more

To the editor: (re: “Green energy has failed so far,” July 28) I am “somewhat” corrected by the editor’s note that was included with my last letter. The big … more

To the editor: When is enough, enough? Does he really have to shoot someone at high noon on Park Avenue before we stop questioning the legality of everyone who works to uncover the true intentions of this man? more