The Concern: Governor Hochul’s Meeting with White House Officials Regarding the Migrant Crisis in New York Governor Hochul embarked on a strategic trip to Washington to address the pressing issue of the migrant crisis in New York (“Biden to NYC: Deal with it,” Sept. 1). Many hoped that she would finally tackle the root cause …
No Immigrant Hatred After reading the article titled “Hate at Migrant Site in SI” (Aug. 28), I feel compelled to address the misconceptions surrounding the residents who oppose the handling of illegal migrants. Personally, I am not acquainted with anyone who is not an immigrant or a descendant of immigrants. Every individual I know has …
The Issue: An Urgent Plea from 122 Business Owners to President Biden for Aid in Obtaining Work Permits for NYC Migrants It appears that once again, the corporate elites fail to grasp the urgency of the situation at hand (“Help us!” Aug. 28). We must demand the closure of the border as the first and …
The Concern: A recent poll reveals that 53% of New Yorkers are dissatisfied with the current direction of the state, with 40% even contemplating leaving. It’s clear that over half of the population believes that New York is heading in the wrong direction, earning it the not-so-flattering nickname “New Yuck State.” This is a result …
Title: Former President Trump’s Booking Photo: A Symbolic Twist in American Politics Introduction: Former President Donald Trump’s recent release of his mugshot following his processing on charges in Georgia has sparked a contentious debate. Some individuals argue that his treatment during the booking process should have reflected his former position as the 45th president of …
The Challenge: Inadequate response from the city and state to the influx of migrants in New York City. It is quite amusing that Mayor Adams refers to the situation in New York City as a “crisis” (“Hizzoner demands state bailout for asylum crush,” Aug. 24). Well, Mr. Mayor, this crisis is of your own making. …
Requiring Rudy Giuliani to undergo a mugshot was not only disrespectful to him but also to the entire justice system. It would have been more appropriate for the Georgia district attorney to exercise discretion and tact considering Giuliani’s significant achievements. However, it seems that the district attorney lacks the professional courtesy that most of her …
The topic of discussion is the first Republican primary debate held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The author expresses their admiration for the Republican presidential candidates and their belief that any one of them would be a significant improvement over the current occupant of the White House. However, they acknowledge that the inclusion of Trump in the …
The Issue: The State’s Use of Randall’s Island and Floyd Bennett Field to House Migrants How can Governor Hochul and her associates justify extracting $20 million per month from taxpayers’ pockets for the “complex” on Randall’s Island? Where are the checks and balances in this situation? When will this exploitation of taxpayers come to an …
President Biden’s decision to remain silent on the wildfires in Hawaii is deeply concerning. The lack of communication during such a monumental tragedy is disheartening for those who have lost everything. It raises questions about whether he is truly the right person to lead our country. Perhaps we should also consider the opinions of the …