Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: November 14, 2024
Dear Editor,
Why not celebrate Sunday, November 17, National Baklava Day all year long? Top off your lunch or dinner with something sweet for dessert. Order a piece of Baklava at the end of the...
Letter from Senator Mattera
By Presiding Officer Kevin McCaffrey
Dear Editor,It is truly an honor to be reelected by the residents of the Second Senate District. I want to sincerely thank them for entrusting me with the privilege of...
Vote ‘Yes’ on Prop Two
Dear Editor,
After years of delays, Suffolk County voters will finally be able to make their voices heard on a key challenge facing our region — restoring water quality. As Long Islanders, we treasure our...
Letters to the Editor | September 26, 2024
Panico Owes Bellport an Apology
Dear Editor,I read your story regarding Supervisor Panico Vs. the Village of Bellport, and I make the following observations and conclusions. I do so having served as the first full-time...
Always Long Island First
Dear Editor,
Last October, when the House of Representatives was voting on a new Speaker, I was one of just 20 House Republicans who voted against Jim Jordan. I made it clear to my constituents...
Walz’s Values Are Out of Touch with Mainstream America
Dear Editor,Minnesota Governor and Democratic Party candidate for Vice President Tim Walz’s past record clearly indicates he is out of step with mainstream America. He previously said, “Don’t ever shy away from our progressive...
Call on Congress to Pass the Accelerating Access to Dementia & Alzheimer’s Provider Training...
Dear Editor,The news from the recent 2024 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference is amazing, with an announcement about a blood test that is 90% accurate in diagnosing Alzheimer’s and an already-FDA-approved drug that slows cognitive...
The 34th Anniversary of the ADA
Dear Editor,Let us all celebrate the 34th Anniversary for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This was signed into law by former President George H.W. Bush on July 26, 1990. The Federal Transit Administration...
Scat Buses: ‘What Are You Going to Do About It?’
Dear Editor,Suffolk County Accessible Transportation (SCAT) for the disabled provides transportations for residents for medical care, employment, and other essential needs, but patients and employees are seriously harmed when scheduled transportation services are denied...
President Donald J. Trump’s Inspiring and Uniting Speech for America
Dear Editor,At a time of a historic divide in the United States, Donald Trump has made it clear that he will unify this country and be the leader we deserve.The accomplishments of his first...
The Future
Dear Editor,
Doesn't anyone read history anymore? When the USA, who was the major force for freedom and human rights advancement, loses its' way and gradually becomes internally divided, it currently presents itself as being...
Happy 60th Birthday to Public Transportation on Long Island
Dear Editor,
July 2024 marks the 60th Anniversary of federal government support for public transportation. The success of public transportation can be traced back to one of the late President Lyndon Johnson's greatest accomplishments which continues benefiting...