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How will Harris, Trump pay for promises?

To the editor: When it comes to paying for promised tax reductions, both Democrat Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican former president Donald Trump remind me of the old Popeye character … more

10/24/24

Erikson, Vespucci more worthy than Columbus for holiday

To the editor: Why do we still celebrate Columbus Day? Historians have estimated that, during his four voyages to various Caribbean islands, Columbus was responsible for the deaths of … more

10/17/24

Vote to keep the republic

To the editor: On Nov. 5, 2024, our election for president and vice president, as well as numerous positions in the Senate and House of Representatives, will have consequences for the next four … more

10/17/24

VC park needs maintenance too

To the editor: I read about the master plan of Van Cortlandt Park projects that have been completed at the 10-year mark of the 20-year plan and found it lacking in a key area — … more

10/17/24

The senior vote matters

To the editor: Attention seniors and their families. It is now time to vote. It’s imperative to vote for your benefits, health care and, most of all, our liberty and freedom. Vote … more

10/17/24

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

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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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