Editorial
Congestion Pricing Deserves Its Demise
      The City Council last Tuesday passed Mayor Michael Bloomberg's congestion pricing plan by a vote of 30 to 20. On Monday, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, bowing to the wishes of Assembly Democrats in conference, refused to let it come to the floor for debate. Congestion pricing is dead.
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Unique Presidential Race
      To The Editor: The three presidential candidates are unique for different reasons. Gender, race and age define them. There are advantages and disadvantages each must confront. Each will be defined by their uniqueness. Regardless of the winner, our next president will be historical.
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Parade Missed The Point
      To The Editor: Concerning the annual Inclusive St. Patrick's parade, which celebrated its ninth year: Inclusive perhaps; but absolutely insensitive to Catholics. Inclusive? No military were represented- only veterans against the war.
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Gone But Not Forgotten
      To The Editor: It is sad to hear that we have lost a screen icon in the person of Charlton Heston. He gave his all to family, friends, acting, to his political causes with vigor and a tenacious spirit. He truly had a passion for life.
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Good, Bad, Happy, Sad
      To The Editor: Several articles published in this week's Gazette have made me smile since they were on the positive side. I am glad that police officers were recognized for their work, that school students are commended for their knowledge and that Girl Scouts are learning to make a positive d...
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Congress Rules
      To The Editor: The Bush Administration bombards the American public with the inherent power of the president. Under the U.S. Constitution, it states that the executive power shall be vested in a president of the United States. This does not grant limitless authority.
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Op- Ed
Queens Library Is Borough Lifeline
BY THOMAS W. GALANTE
      The Queens Borough Public Library-- ranked No. 1 in circulation of any library in the United States--lent 2,054,870 items in March 2008, a staggering number. That's more than ever before in any single month on record.
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