To the editor: President Dwight D. Eisenhower left office warning that "we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex” and “[t]he potential for the disastrous rise...
During the last four years, the Department of Justice charged more than 1,500 people with “January 6”-related charges, including for assaults on police, trespassing, obstructing law enforcement, weapon possession, conspiracy and seditious...
To the editor: Congestion pricing is not about congestion or pollution, which will just be transferred elsewhere. It's about revenue. But now the MTA’s management is complaining that it will not raise enough money. If management is truly...
To the editor: As a retired NYPD lieutenant who had some positive communication with the Mollen Commission (“The Dirty Thirty” in Harlem), I commend the new NYPD commissioner, Jessica Tisch, for her proactive steps to straighten out some of the...
To the editor: Police pursuits are a controversial topic. Nevertheless, they are a necessary, albeit dangerous, part of police work. Nearly every day, pursuits end with injuries and/or death. Regrettably, in many instances, those who are injured...
To the editor: In one of his last interviews as president, Joe Biden told MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell that he “spent too much time on the policy and not enough time on the politics.” That sums up how American elections have been decided during...
To the editor: Holy bell-bottoms, Batman. Butch from the Little Rascals is president of the USA and his cabinet is a mix of Spanky, “F Troop,” “Hogan's Heroes,” “Gilligan's Island” and “Petticoat Junction.” Not to be left out is a James Bond-type...
To the editor: Policing is at a critical crossroads. Most departments are grappling with severe staffing shortages. Agencies simply cannot recruit or retain enough officers. The crisis is so bad in New York City that over the past eight years,...
To the editor: Re: "Compendium” (The Chief, letters, Jan. 10). The letter is obviously a response to my own (“Simple Future,” The Chief, Jan. 3). I agree on every point except one: my message. After the 2016 election some families skipped...
To the editor: Unlike Miss Otis in the Cole Porter song, President Biden and his national security team have expressed no regrets for the continued, unconditional military and diplomatic support for Israel. In fact, with just 17 days left...
To the editor: Thank you to the four women associate justices and Chief Justice Roberts for saving our respect for the law and having the guts to reject Donald Trump’s attempt to erase his 34 felonies. They proved that even with all of his money,...
To the editor: Plenty of attention has been given lately to the inhumane denial of health care coverage by private insurance companies. But according to a recent page 1 story in The Chief, self-insurer New York City is worse (“NYC delays the most...
To the editor: With Jimmy Carter’s passing, our nation and the world are rightfully reflecting upon his legacy. A thoroughly decent and honest man, Carter did all he could to support his fellow man from building shelter to curing disease....
In his recent letter, Joseph Cannisi writes that he has “seen more roads resurfaced, repaired and rebuilt in the last three years than in the previous 30 years, combined.” He also notes that he “saved a bundle” on his home’s HVAC system and that...
To the editor: In 1905, George Santayana wrote “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” This advice is especially important and relevant in the new year when, in a few weeks, a traitor who incited an insurrection to steal...
To the editor: A recent letter asks a simple question, “why can't we all get along?” (“Divided we fall,” The Chief, Dec. 27). The answer is very simple and here are a few examples of why: 1. Donald Trump agrees to change his rental practices in...
To the editor: Luigi Mangione has been charged with both murder and terrorism for gunning down Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare. As a story in the New York Times put it, “The killing … gave rise to a debate about the frustrations that...
To the editor: Once again, NYC police are grappling with another officer suicide. Regrettably, tragedies like these are not foreign. Since 2010, more than 50 NYPD officers have died by suicide. Then-NYPD Commissioner James O’Neill declared...
To the editor: A government shutdown was avoided when a bipartisan bill passed Congress overwhelmingly. But the bill did not include funding for the World Trade Center Health Program that serves those who were sickened at the site of the 9/11...
To the editor: To all those mourning the 2024 election: Free advice worth what you feel it is worth. The internet has a wealth of information about what Candidate Trump did correctly and Candidate Harris did not. Run for district leader...
To the editor: Congratulations to my fellow 2024 “Letter to the Editor” writers. Surveys reveal that reader letters are among the most widely read and popular sections of newspapers. Most newspapers will print letters submitted by any writer...
To the editor A recent letter to The Chief agrees that Democrats have helped American workers and that Republicans have done harm. But the author suggests that 2024 was a referendum on the past four years only. Fair enough. During this time, 16...
To the editor: Regarding Mayor Eric Adams’ crack down on overtime for NYPD, FDNY and two other NYC agencies following the alleged sex-for-OT affair: Leaders bear the burden of proof, and ethical governance requires understanding the difference...
To the editor: Can we please keep crime news stories in perspective? That is, considered in terms of relative importance? Luigi Mangione is charged with murdering health care insurance CEO Brian Thompson. Our president-elect, Donald J. Trump,...
To the editor: President Joe Biden has said America is a nation of second chances. On Dec. 12, he announced more than 1,500 pardons and commutations bringing his total...
