Facilitating the return of patients is decent and reasonable
Bronx: Re”Eric wants to sell his apartment. for former prisoners(September 19): As a lifelong resident of the Bronx, I have been closely following the Just Home project and am deeply concerned by the decision to stop this initiative, as well as the way this issue has been covered in the media.
The article highlights the political context surrounding the reversal of Mayor Adams' decision implemented by First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro, including the upcoming election and pressure from community groups. However, I believe it is equally important to focus on the human impact of these decisions. The project was designed to provide stable and supportive housing to formerly incarcerated people with serious health problems, a group that is often overlooked in our city. Without safe and affordable housing, these people face enormous barriers to rebuilding their lives, managing their health, and reintegrating into society.
Stable housing can reduce recidivism rates, improve public safety, and give people a real chance to start over. By turning the conversation away from the needs of these people and focusing primarily on politics, we risk losing sight of what really matters: creating a more just and compassionate community.
I encourage city leaders, community members and the media to prioritize solutions that address homelessness and health among vulnerable populations. Let's ensure that future reporting includes the voices and experiences of those directly affected, and work together to find a place for Just Home or similar projects that will serve those who need it most. Thank you for highlighting this important issue and considering the broader impact of these policy decisions. Chris Mena Perez
Residential Hazards
Brooklyn: Homecrest and Midwood are seeing a dangerous increase in the number of yellow school buses cruising the side streets. By the way, you recently reported that 4-year-old child hit by yellow busclinging to life. Both the policeman and the traffic officer told me that these buses are not allowed to go on the side streets, that they must go along the avenue, and the children must meet them there, and not in front of their houses. These buses (sometimes private cars) are intended for children attending private schools. This scourge is not only dangerous, but also poses a huge problem to the quality of life on these side streets while kids on scooters are riding both ways down the side streets. Barry Brothers
By political points
Massapequa Park, Louisiana: Senator Chuck Schumer and Representative Hakeem Jeffries should be removed from office. It's shameful how they are holding the country hostage just so they can try to get votes for the Democrats next month. Thomas Facchiano
Slave
Brooklyn: GOP leaders such as House Speaker Mike Johnson, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Cash Patel are running a defense racket for Donald Trump. Johnson refuses to swear in the newly elected Democrat because she will be the deciding vote on the release of Jeffrey Epstein's files. This is an example of the Republican Party being “overturned” now. President Trump, an authoritarian fascist by nature, has no understanding of the US Constitution and no respect for the rule of law. Without these guarantees we will have nothing. These so-called leaders obey his orders and normalize all his lawlessness and depredations while selling our American values down the river. How low can they go? Irwin Cantos
Civil War Path
Manhattan: The President wants American cities to be used / As training grounds for our military / The greatest fear our citizens have / Is their streets turning into cemeteries / Armed soldiers patrol the sidewalks / Confrontations with people using force / The possibility of stray bullets and violence / Our country is on a dangerous path. Phoebe Celentano
Right to fight
Manhattan: I keep hearing linguistic nonsense about how political violence is never acceptable. The purpose of rules in an orderly society should be to promote justice and human rights. My rights are non-negotiable – a lesson missed by people like Donny and Charlie Kirk. When someone uses legislative or other power to stop abortion or euthanasia, due process, or women's rights to equality, you have crossed the line. Removing foreign aid, Medicare, food stamps and vaccines has real consequences. People are dying. When you try to impose your Christian nationalism on others in a pluralistic society, I agree with Niccolò Machiavelli that “if a person is to be harmed, it should be so serious that there is no need to fear his vengeance.” Daniel Gene Lipsman
Riders in the toilet
Long Beach, Lebanon: Why hasn't the LIRR gotten enough credit for solving the affordable housing crisis with free transportation? Voters, you too can qualify for the LIRR's stowaway package. To qualify, simply flush the neon toilet 82 times when you hear footsteps. Leave your home with a cross-eyed expression on your face: “Don’t mess with me.” Construction workers are asked to refrain from disturbing residents by shouting, “What the hell are you doing there!?” This innovative program is funded by riders who work three minimum wage jobs. Dana Fuchs
Cool down
Manhattan: And now autumn has arrived in New York. Not the autumn marked on the calendar, but the soul-enriching autumn of New York. The overnight rain lived up to its promise of sparking hope, washing away the oppressive heat and humidity of summer. Can war and terrorism finally end? Changing tree colors can be a barometer of social change. The wars ended in the fall: November 11, 1918, September 2, 1945, and almost October 12, 1972, until the Vietnam peace settlement bogged down in the mud until January 1973. Ukraine, left in limbo in 2025 by a recalcitrant United States, has seen its many European allies step up their support. How many fronts is Vladimir Putin ready to go to? Conversely, will Trump's intervention for Middle East peace lead to Hamas returning the remaining hostages to Israel? This is autumn 2025. Let peace reign. Susan A. Stark
Call for Condemnation
Manhattan: A new poll just found that 61% of American Jews believe Israel committed war crimes in the Gaza Strip. Much of the free world feels the same way. The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu for war crimes. Against this background, Andrew Cuomo calls on Zoran Mamdani to condemn the phrase “Globalization of the Intifada.” He also disparages a Palestinian group that plans to stage a peaceful, non-violent protest through a general strike. He doesn't criticize Israel. Cuomo's failure to condemn Israel's genocide in Gaza can only be construed as pandering to wealthy patrons of New York Jews. I call on Cuomo to “directly and unequivocally” (in Cuomo’s own words) disavow Israel for its barbaric behavior in the Gaza Strip. Come on, Andrew, what do you have to lose, a few rich sponsors? Stephen Davis
Comings and goings
Bronx: To Voice Larry Maslach: Regarding your letter about your great-grandparents coming to America, they were “immigrants,” noun. They “emigrated”, verb, to this country. No one “immigrates”. This is a common mistake that even experienced writers and TV presenters make. I hope the editors and proofreaders of the Daily News will take note and warn everyone who writes for the paper to use the right words as it will give their reporting more credibility. Marion Friedman
A little dramatic
Brooklyn: Taylor Swift is totally into Travis Kelce and supports him on the field (“Taylor Swift Reveals Why She Wasn't Interested in the Super Bowl Halftime Show“, October 7). I admire that. What I don't admire is her saying that Travis is risking his life to play football. This is his career choice. FYI Taylor, the only people who risk their lives are our veterans, our police and our firefighters. To say they are underpaid for risking their lives for us is understatement. Marianne Tepedino
Outdated graphics
Staten Island: The prestigious Daily News has provided excellent stats and game coverage of the New York Knicks for years, but you're still using the old logo. I encourage you to use the new version in the future and I look forward to seeing it whenever you use it. Thank you for providing us with news over the years. When I was a kid in the Bronx, I bought my dad and grandma a newspaper almost every day, and it was always number one for me! Frederic Doré
