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What’s the harm?

To the editor: I do not see how any of Mayor Eric Adams' statements violate church/state separation (" Anointed, or Elected, " The Chief, letters, Nov. 3). It appears as if Adams is engaging in First …

Killing fields

To the editor: Imagine a situation whereby law enforcement identifies a murderer. Then, they proceed to level the town where he or she was last seen, collaterally killing the area’s residents. That …

Abetting?

To the editor: President Biden wants Congress to appropriate an additional $106 billion dollars for national security (the current defense budget is $786 billion dollars, but independent researchers …

By association?

To the editor: We all know the adage regarding rats and sinking ships. A national shipwreck is now in full view. Jenna Ellis became the fourth co-conspirator in Donald Trump’s illegal election …

To be loved

To the editor: Great letter on cats from Frank Sterle Jr ( “Our feline friends,” The Chief, Oct. 27). This shows just how many people don't value the best this world has to offer. My current …

Inhumane

To the editor: Ron Isacc’s op-ed “Eliminate Kill Shelters,” (The Chief, Oct. 20) about the Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) will hopefully encourage people to contact their Council members and …

At whose expense?

To the editor: Our biggest giveback in our contract is our ability to collect revenue. The MTA fare-free bus pilot on five routes began in early fall. Once service no longer collects revenue then we …

Anointed, or elected?

To editor: On Oct. 25, Mayor Eric Adams appeared on Radio Vision Cristiana and said:  “I am mayor because God gave me the authority to be mayor, and he placed in the hearts of the voters to …

Fibber in chief

To the editor: In response to Joseph Cannisi's letter ( "An Undistinguished Tenure,” The Chief, Oct. 20)  He left out some more things Trump did and suggested as president of the United …

Obligations, even in war

To the editor: F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote, “The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in the mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function.” …

A steep price

To the editor: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that in a response to the Hamas atrocities, there is a strong desire for “mighty vengeance.” Defense Minister Yoav Gallant wants to wipe …

The burnout factor

To the editor: The Chief recently reported that unions are pointing to the Tier 6 pension system as the reason why many agencies citywide and statewide cannot attract talent (“Tier 6 to blame for …

Leaders lockdown progress

On Oct. 23, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and Councilwoman Carlina Rivera released a statement announcing the re-appointment of the independent Rikers Commission. The commission will be chaired …

Build up salaries

To the editor: I fully support City Councilman  Kevin Riley's proposed Fair Share Act ("Construction workers on city projects could get pay boost,” The Chief, Oct. 13). The legislation would …

By any means

To the editor: It is quite evident that the extent of Donald Trump's narcissistic, megalomaniacal madness is such that he would gleefully destroy the country if he cannot bend it to his will. Edward …

Our feline friends

To the editor: Very beautiful yet often misunderstood, prejudged and unjustly despised animals, cats are (“Wake-up Call,” The Chief, Oct. 20). Yet, one can credit human apathy, and even anti-cat …

Publisher's note

Last week, in the letters section of The Chief, a writer proposed a "proportionate response" to Hamas' brutal and horrific attack on Israel. The suggestion was to bomb ten oil refineries in Iran. …

Feedback

To the editor: A recent letter from a self-described moderate Republican entitled “ Fact-Checking ” suggests I need to do some regarding the Vietnam War and immigration. To begin with, I said …

An undistinguished tenure

To the editor: When confronted with the many objectionable statements or acts committed by Donald Trump, supporters often say “I know, but he did good things.” So exactly what are those “good …

Fact-checking

To the editor: Not all those leaning right are extremists. A registered Democrat friend calls me a "moderate" Republican. Another friend was amazed a conservative like me is against cruel and unusual …

No fruit from their labor

To the editor: I can see why the United Auto Workers union members felt compelled to elect Shawn Fain as their new president. I'm glad Fain is willing to strike to undo the damage of management and …

A proposed response

To the editor: It would be a proportionate response that serves Israel and us better than war.  Iran's proxy, Hamas, recently attacked Israel — murdering over 1,000 civilians, and boasting …

Separate fact from opinion

To the editor: Last time I checked facts are facts and opinion are opinion. We have to learn how to separate the two. The Municipal Labor Committee, along with union leaders Michael Mulgrew, Henry …

Adams' low-tech junket

To the editor: It’s unclear what facts Mayor Adams found on his “fact-finding” trip to Mexico, Ecuador and Colombia. Not surprisingly, there were multiple staged events and photo-ops promoting …

New House rules

To the editor: With apologies to Bill Maher, I believe Kevin McCarthy’s historic ouster as House speaker is cause for a “new rule.” In keeping with GOP disarray, it seems appropriate to borrow …

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