Letters

Last week’s letter (“Examine the Healthcare Policy Differences of Lawler, Jones Closely’) makes good points in reference to healthcare issues, and I would like to see Rep. Lawler work to increase the withholding cap on Social Security and to embrace

Regarding last week’s three letters regarding Gaza, on this subject, I believe we are all served well by our points of view that are founded in history and observable fact. And I think it does us little good to assault our

In their letter praising a “peace rally” in Chappaqua to protest Israel’s actions in Gaza (February 20-26), Messrs. Grant and Soloway assert that everyone has a First Amendment right to protest peacefully. I agree. That said, what they leave out

The opinion piece “Student Organizers Should Be Commended for Chappaqua Peace Rally” (February 20-26) suggests that “critics of the rally would do well to examine the facts.” They should be examined for a complete lack of historical understanding and a

The letter to the editor in the Feb. 13-19 issue from Maryam Fatouh (“New Castle Officials Must Show Greater Empathy After March for Peace”) suggests that town officials, and indeed all residents, should be more empathetic to the residents of

Francesca Hagadus-McHale is one of the candidates running for a seat on the Pleasantville Board of Trustees. Here are the reasons why village residents should vote for her on Tuesday, Mar. 19. Francesca has the experience, the leadership skills and

Mike Lawler has been a failure in representing the interests of Congressional District 17. This is especially apparent in the realm of healthcare. Unlike Mondaire Jones, his predecessor who is running again for the seat and is a strong proponent

I get tired of the constant fear tactics we hear in politics. “Republicans are cutting your Social Security!” is a worn-out trope that has little basis in reality. Our elected Republicans know any attempt to shortchange us is a non-starter.

Once again Representative Mike Lawler votes the MAGA agenda. Twice he has voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The second time, the resolution carried by one vote. If Mr. Lawler is really a moderate, he could have blocked

I am writing to object to the recent removal of most of the portable bathrooms from Croton Point Park. During the cold weather months when the permanent restrooms are closed, the park has always had at least six portable bathrooms