Koch doesn’t get it  To The Editor: Re “Nadler is Occupied with being politically correct” (talking point, by Ed Koch, Jan. 5): While I respect the former mayor a great deal, his letter is, unfortunately, filled with factual inaccuracies and a fundamental misunderstanding regarding my letter’s intention. My letter has nothing to do with whether [...]

 To The Editor: Re “Schwartz: Dodge is ‘arrogant’” (Scoopy’s Notebook, Dec. 29): I write in response to incumbent 66th Assembly District State Committeeman Arthur Schwartz’s comments about my potential candidacy. While I look forward to a competitive and lively campaign, I hope to discourage him from making personal attacks and feel the need to address [...]

Subway escalator is needed To The Editor: Re “C.B. 2 gives thumbs down on upzoning for Rudin plan” (news article, Oct. 27): Thank you for your continued coverage of the plans to redevelop the former St. Vincent’s properties. I was happy to read the part of your article mentioning Community Board 2’s request to have [...]

Real estate and religion To The Editor: Re “Occupy Wall St. reaches out to C.B. 2 to help get lot” (news article, Dec. 15): How about an independent commission from Community Board 2 to determine how the space might be made “safe” for Occupy Wall Street to use in the manner described by O.W.S. reps? [...]

Speaking truth to power To The Editor: Re “B.R.C., a good neighbor” (editorial, Dec. 1): The editors of The Villager and Chelsea Now have restored my faith in journalism. Your editorial “BRC, a good neighbor” has, for me, put you among the ranks of “pull no punches” journalists who are willing to speak their minds [...]

Beal has saved lives To The Editor: Re “Dana Beal a folk hero?” (letter, by Joseph Marra, Dec. 1): I hesitated writing a response because we obviously have so little to discuss, but since your assault on Dana Beal contains so many inaccuracies I felt it important to address. First, medical marijuana is a right [...]

To The Editor: Re “Occupy is still preoccupied with Trinity lot for its ‘home’” (news article, Nov. 24): There is room in this inn. Our community needs more people who volunteer in community service — and that is what Occupy Wall Street pledges to do. Trinity and Community Board 2 should welcome them at the [...]

To The Editor: First, let me say how happy I am that this movement is gathering momentum and energy, riding a wave of success in the wake of its worldwide actions on Nov. 17 Watching Donald Trump on Fox the day after these triumphant protests, I noticed something interesting. The Donald issued a lengthy, scathing [...]

To The Editor: Re “A question for Donald Trump on losing our jobs base” (Clayton, Nov. 17): ROTHCO is one of the largest companies that sells American military uniforms. Its Web site stated that the head office was in Long Island. I called what I thought was the head office. I could hardly understand the [...]

To The Editor: Re “‘Just say no’ to BID isn’t a workable alternative”(talking point, by Brian Steinwurtzel, Nov. 10): The Broadway Soho Business Improvement District definitely does not pass the “smell test” — it reeks of cronyism and bad governance. The BID proponents have shown that less than one-third of local property owners support this [...]