On Dec. 27, 1657, 30 English settlers in the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam in a letter told Peter Stuyvesant, the colony's governor, that they could not in conscience "lay violent hands" on members of the religious sect known as the Quakers. More...
To The Editor: A few years back, I read an article in a paper about money that was allocated for repairs on the section of 49th Street & Astoria Boulevard, an incline that has been very bad on traffic. More...
To The Editor: For too long, the four so-called outer boroughs have been assigned a back seat by the city in terms of getting landmark designation for worthy buildings and neighborhoods. More...
To The Editor: So what's the story about global warming? Yes, the UN released a 21-page "Summary for Policymakers", alleging that human activity is very likely the cause of global warming. More...
To The Editor: [At] this year's St. Patrick's Day parade, the FDNY was moved from the front where they have been for many years. I find it appalling the way our Bravest are being treated by John Dunleavy and his St. Patrick's Parade Committee. More...
To The Editor: Because of all the pedestrian traffic fatalities that occur there, Queens Boulevard has become known as the "Boulevard of Death". But I have a different name for it. More...
To The Editor: Many years ago (maybe 30) the MTA (formerly known as the NYC Transit Authority) had a problem which was similar to the one the LIRR is having with gaps at some of their stations. More...
To The Editor: Why is it that our public officials on a bipartisan basis at the city, state and federal level all seem to avoid talking about the long-term consequences of our ever increasing government public debt? More...
To The Editor: As always, I was delighted to read several positive articles in the March 21, 2007 issue of the Gazette and I shall now share my thoughts with the readers. More...
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