Editorial
Water Bd. Threatens Rate Increase For 2nd Year
      New York City home and building owners are about to get hit with another water rate hike- again. If it seems like only yesterday we were groaning under the weight of a double-digit increase, that is exactly the case. Last year water rates went up 11.5 percent, and if the city Water Board has its w...
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McCain Is His Man
      To The Editor: Arizona Senator John McCain's 2008 Straight Talk Express has left the station and may take him to the White House as our next President. Senator McCain is not your typical stereotypical Republican. He is a profile in courage and an authentic American war hero, having served his co...
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Hails Robinson, P.S. 112 Kids
      To The Editor: During this time of sad news, of recession, war, strife and concern about the world situation, I was delighted to read two wonderful articles presented in the Gazette of April 16.
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English Spoken Here
      To The Editor: As an American and a concerned citizen I'm very troubled we do not as of yet have an official language, which I believe ought to be English. I believe we need legislation that addresses this issue which I think needs to happen. The United States is a nation of immigrants, just like...
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Economy In Peril
      To The Editor: Our political leaders misled us about our economic situation. The facts are, our dollar is shrinking in value due to the vast government spending, including the following: foreign wars, foreign aid, supporting the U.N.
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Cheer Homework Stand
      To The Editor: We want to applaud Councilmember Peter F. Vallone Jr. for taking a stand to let children be children and limit homework hours. Our family and friends agree with Mr. Vallone and hope the bill will be introduced and passed. We also want to thank him for all he is doing to make our c...
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Milk Price Conspiracy?
      To The Editor: With the price for a gallon of milk more than for a gallon of gas, I wonder if our elected officials could speak out and investigate this situation. Why should kids be deprived of this vital commodity? Is there a cartel or something?
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Op- Ed
Give The Mayor Some Credit
BY ASSEMBLYMEMBER MARK WEPRIN
      I am surprised that there has been criticism of Mayor Michael Bloomberg's tactics, and complaints that he could have done more as he tried to enact a congestion pricing plan in New York City.
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