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August 29, 2007 / Editorials

Editorial

Labor Day Celebrates All American Workers

For a long time the debate over why and how two New York City Firefighters lost their lives battling a conflagration at the abandoned Deutsche Bank Building across the street from Ground Zero will go on. More...

Wants More Trees

To The Editor:

Two years ago, I participated in the tree census in Queens. I spent five days in sweltering summer heat walking around the neighborhood near Francis Lewis Boulevard, counting nearly 270 trees. More...

Backs Obama

To the Editor:

I think it's worth noting, and this gets left out often, that U.S. Senator [Barack] Obama (D-Illinois) has held elected office for longer than either U.S. More...

Hails Cemetery Vols

To The Editor:

The Martin's Field Conservancy would like to thank the wonderful young people from Councilman John Liu's Youth Action Team for their splendid volunteer work at Martin's Field Memorial Park on Friday, August 17, 2007. More...

Stay Safe On Labor Day

To The Editor:

This Labor Day weekend, as you kick back to enjoy the weekend with family and friends, remember to celebrate responsibly if your plans include alcohol. More...

Don't Blame Workers

To The Editor:

It really is about time to stop criticizing the unsafe conditions at the former Deutsche Bank. Fire inspectors were supposed to "inspect" this building every 15 days. That never happened! More...

Stay Alert, Stay Safe

To The Editor:

As regards the recent attack on a young woman that took place this past week [August 12], first off, let us wish her a speedy recovery and grant the police Godspeed that the perpetrator is caught ASAP. More...