Editorial
6 Years After 9/11 We Keep Coming Back
      Monday. Sept. 10, 2001 was painfully punctuated by chilly rain that did not let up until late in the evening. The following day dawned clear and cloudless and the washed-clean morning air held the promise of pleasant warmth. Good weather can boost voter participation, so poll workers anticipated a...
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Repeal NAFTA
To The Editor:
      Despite the Bush administration's continuing talk about fixing the nation's porous southern border, the promised fence has not been built. Legislation calling for it has been passed, funds have been appropriated by Congress and most American citizens want the border secured. But illegal immigrants...
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Comments On The News
To The Editor:
      Several interesting articles and news items that I have read during the past two weeks are worthy of sharing with other Gazette readers.
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Transportation History
To The Editor:
      Recent news stories concerning subway flooding, infrastructure needs and potential future fare increases reminds me of transportation history everyone has forgotten. The original BMT (Brooklyn Manhattan Rapid Transit-today's B, D, J,M,N,Q,R,W&Z lines) and IRT (Interboro Rapid Transit-1,2,3,4,5,6,7...
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Zoning Plan Has Flaws
To The Editor:
      Two weeks ago, even as the City Council continued to consider its vote on the massive 368-block Jamaica Rezoning Plan, real estate brokers and speculators were visiting property owners in areas proposed for upzoning seeking to put together parcels for development.
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Pass FIT Kids Act
To The Editor:
      As our children head back to school, we shouldn't have to wonder if they're being challenged both physically and mentally. While it's important to focus on core subjects like science and math, we can't forget the need to have comprehensive physical education (PE) programs in our schools.
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