Change is slow, so keep calm and carry on
Glendale: Much has been written and talked about leading up to these midterm elections. Both sides of the political spectrum have had their usual share of schoolyard antics. Now, as the cyclone has passed its peak, the downward slope passes the point of our believing we the people get the final say. The polls showed ups, downs and sideway motions, all of which became fodder for the news media.
Mainly, it comes down to one thing: “What have you done for me lately?” In a society where people question the value of daily living expenses, patience and fortitude don’t matter. Now is the only time that brings about a change. The twists and turns come rapidly and winter is coming. Choosing sides in a snowball fight always relies on what side has the most snow. Opting to get the best result often depends on how much snow you can handle. Hold on to the railings. Any knee-jerk reaction can cause the wheels to slide off the rails. Maybe Bob Dylan said it best: “It’s not dark yet, but it’s getting there.”
It all comes down to one thing: Which party has taken us for a ride while the other doesn’t have a snowball’s chance in hell to make a difference. Steady as you go, people. The last turn toward home is a doozy. Stay safe and be careful out there.
Jonathan Kiddrane
Fighting fascists
Los Angeles: My grandparents and their contemporaries who fought and helped to beat the Nazis in World War II are known as the “Greatest Generation.” My generation can claim the title of the “Next Greatest Generation” by defeating the President Trump-Elon Musk-led MAGAs in this week’s election. Go America.
Harold Bissonette
Convenient timing
Yonkers: I thought I’d never see the day that our current politicians would admit the truth. Well, I was wrong. I just received a $100 check from Gov. Hochul to offset the cost of high utility bills. I presume this is an admission of the high rates being her fault. However, on second thought, I realized there was an election yesterday. Could Hochul have been attempting to buy my vote? Just a thought!
Frank Brady
Regularly scheduled
Brooklyn: Finally, all those dreaded political TV commercials are gone (for now). Now we can get back to the commercials that really count. You know, the ones that persuade you to ask your doctor about the newest pharmaceuticals.
Robert Braunstein
Distant decorum
Rockaway Park: I remember when the leader of our country spoke (from either party), people stopped and listened with respect to his words of wisdom. I wonder if that can ever happen again.
Maureen McNelis
Pure ignorance
Bronx: RFK Jr. is a dumb cluck and a racist to boot. For him to say there are 500 million Arabs in the world and they haven’t produced anything would be laughable if it weren’t so hateful. If he cared to look it up in a book or on Google, he would know the facts. But that’s how bigots are. They spew garbage and hope no one will notice. How is he even a Kennedy?
Pauline Graham Binder
Inexcusable element
Thornwood, N.Y.: I was born in the Bronx and lived there for 60 years. I attended Bronx public schools and later graduated from City College. I taught for 40 years. What is happening to our beautiful city? Politicians have completely closed their eyes to the right thing to do regarding immigrants. I’m all for immigrants coming here for a better life — legally. It seems that the politicians in our city don’t agree. This is most troubling to me as we watch the violence grow out of control. Imagine all the immigrants with criminal records allowed to remain and what that would mean. People are protesting against ICE agents and the hard work they’re doing. Let’s think about if the agents weren’t allowed to be in NYC. Violent immigrants with all kind of records would move in, having a field day on hard-working, taxpaying citizens. What are we thinking?
Pete Stallone
Quick comeback
Richmond Hill: To Voicer Thomas A. Caffrey: Yes, the Yankees did lose the 1957 World Series to Milwaukee in seven games, and Lew Burdette won three complete games (was he helped by his suspected spitball)? But the Yanks came back in the 1958 Series and beat the Braves in seven, coming back from a three-game-to-one deficit, thus the second team to accomplish that! The Braves struck out 56 times! And Bob “Bullit” Turley pitched in four games, 16.2 innings. After losing Game 2, he won the fifth (a complete game shutout with 10 strikeouts), recorded a save in the sixth, and won the seventh to win MVP honors! And I saw them all!
Joe Napoleone
Long overdue
Plainview, L.I.: My own “Boo of the Week” (apologies to Warner Wolf) belatedly goes to the Mets: Even though they would not have won the 1969 World Series without Jerry Koosman’s great clutch pitching in two games, including the clincher, the Mets made him wait 20 years before finally inducting him into their Hall of Fame in 1989 — but then made him wait an additional 32 more years before they (extremely) belatedly retired his number 36 in 2021, which meant he only got to enjoy that honor for the final five years of his life.
Richard Siegelman
Bad-luck beard
Bronx: Maybe if Aaron Glenn would shave that ugly goatee off, it would bring luck to the Jets for a win.
Ralph Canzone Sr.
Double-crossed
Valley Stream, L.I.: I don’t know if anyone else had a problem reading the microscopic print for Monday’s crossword, but the clues and numbers were barely legible. I don’t know who sets up the print for it, but it needs to be addressed. I have great eyesight and I could barely read it. It seems the more I pay for this paper, the worse it’s getting.
Fran Esposito
Tune in
Bronx: To Voicer Gina Dominianni: Regarding the lack of FM radio stations, WFUV 90.7 has great contemporary music and no commercials. WFDU 89.1 has great music from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s with no commercials.
John Cirolia
Good listening
Greenburgh, N.Y.: To Voicer Gina Dominianni: Check out WFUV 90.7. It transmits from Fordham University. They play a large variety of music with no commercials. They are a public station with DJs, and I have been a member and supporter for more than 30 years. Hope you like!
Steve Howe
City that never sleeps
Manhattan: I came to New York to be a writer and became one. A friend from back home visited recently and complained, “New York is so noisy.” Yes, I guess it is. Jackhammers almost every day down the block, car horns and sirens on the way to the West Side Highway. But all that racket keeps me awake and helps me to be productive. If I wanted quiet, I would have stayed back in Clarksburg.
James A. Fragale