To the editor, A community is defined by its values; what it speaks up to protect. What injustices it ignores. Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya is a man who dedicated his life to caring for babies and … more

We like to believe that the internet has made us better informed. That it has democratized knowledge, broadened our horizons, introduced us to perspectives we might never have encountered otherwise. … more

To the editor, Why isn’t there any talk on gun control after the shooting in D.C. at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner? We do not live in the world of armed minutemen anymore. REV. … more

To the editor, We write as members of the Ruth Mullen Riverdale Huddle, one of 27 organizations statewide which have worked tirelessly for eight years to pass A101 to remove the “voluntary … more

To the editor, In “A Critique of Ritchie Torres’ Choices as Congressman,” Mr. Alcaide charges that the congressman has “taken part in decisions that have harmed his constituents in the … more

To the editor, It was good to read the recent editorial, “The importance of a good book.” A lifelong Bronxite, I’ve only lived in Riverdale for eight years. After retiring and reconnecting … more

In an age increasingly defined by fragmented attention, ideological polarization and a steady decline in deep reading habits, the act of reading a good book can feel almost countercultural. Yet it is … more

Congressman Eliot Engel, who passed away last week, knew the heights of Washington well. Over 32 years in the House of Representatives, he rose to chair the powerful House Foreign Affairs Committee … more

To the editor, I wanted to thank Olivia Young for her recent article on the 81st Assembly District primary, which provided the context for a lesser-known fact about Morgan Evers. Olivia … more

To the editor, We read with great interest your article on the recent death of Hon. Congressman Eliot L. Engel and commend you on the very well deserved coverage. However, we were most … more