To the editor: What is a simple definition of government?  more

To the editor: (re: “Air in the library needs to improve,” Jan. 12) We appreciate Isaac Michaels sharing his thoughts about the air quality at the New York Public Library’s branches. While his letter was extremely thoughtful, it does appear he was misinformed about the library’s use of air filtration systems, and we apologize for any confusion on our end. more

To the editor: When I came to office, I inherited a city with many crises, including increasing crime. And my top priority has always been public safety. more

New Yorkers in the five boroughs rely on city workers. Some of these dedicated public servants educate children, clean and maintain roadways, protect lives and property, inspect buildings, or connect and counsel those looking for work, to start a business, or to get back on their feet. more

In 2007, I began my career as a New York City public school special education teacher right here in the Bronx. more

Councilwoman Carmen De La Rosa, whose district covers Marble Hill and upper Manhattan, finally introduced a bill on Jan. 4 to clear the way for Mayor Eric Adams’ push to move thousands of the city’s retirees to a cost-savings privatized health care plan. more

The Manhattan skyline, including the new Fulton Street station and the Freedom Tower, acts a backdrop for the Statue of Liberty at the annual New York Botanical Garden holiday train show over the holidays. more

A city school program that emerged during the pandemic with one site in Kingsbridge Heights that tackled learning loss for public school students is now expanding to 70 sites in 32 geographical school districts by March 2023. more

To the editor: (re: “It’s the end of an era at the Blue Bay,” Dec. 1) I have enjoyed many excellent meals for decades when frequenting any one of many local diners. Over the years, we have seen the demise of too many diners. more

While I was on the campaign trail, I met many New York residents who expressed their desire for a safer city. New Yorkers want to feel safe in their neighborhoods, at their places of worship, in the subway and on the streets.  more