Long live the harem
Kudos to the editorial board for celebrating the removal of the city's oldest scaffolding, which covered a Harlem apartment complex for 21 years (“Remove the Ugly Shack” editorial, Jan. 2).
Sidewalk sheds are some of the most dangerous turnstiles in the city, and we know more drastic measures are needed to remove them at a steady pace while keeping New Yorkers safe. Agree. Landlords are now looking at lower fixed charges to reduce the business costs of maintaining footing.
We are working with city councils to provide building departments with the tools they need, including graduated penalties, to enforce shed busting efforts. Thank you for supporting our efforts to create a more beautiful city.
Meera Joshi, Deputy Mayor for Operations, Brooklyn, New York
bail on bail
How can we navigate our daily lives amidst the current cloud of crime? (“Finally Solve Bail Reform This Session, Albany,” James A. Gagliano, Post Opinion, January 3 Day).
Bail reform fueled this wave of injustice in the first place, and the law is now being selectively enforced. New York looks nothing like the state I was born and raised in and have called home my entire life.
Effective bail reform should be characterized by an investigation of individuals' records and misconduct. Leave penalties up to judges and ensure elected district attorneys prosecute all crimes.
Paul Finkelstein, Seaford
mickey monster
At nearly 100 years old, the original Mickey Mouse gracefully transitioned into the public domain (“Serial Killer Mickey Mouse Trailer Released”, January 2).
For those who are not good at writing or who lack imagination at all, it's nice to have this iconic rodent at your disposal. But why the obsession with horror tropes and murderous rampages? With a new start in life, couldn't Mickey choose a safer, more traditional path?
What about the humble accountant? Tax season is approaching and Lord knows Mickey has moved up several income brackets over the past 100 years.
Oliver Mosier, Brooklyn
mama side
Gypsy Rose Blanchard was recently released from prison (“Battered mother's killer cries: 'I'm finally free'” January 1).
She served time in prison for convincing her ex-boyfriend Nicholas Godejohn to stab his abusive mother to death. However, some questions remain. Godejohn killed Blanchard's mother only because her mother convinced her that her life would be in danger if she survived. With that in mind, shouldn't he be released from prison too?
John Francis Fox, Manhattan
Jewish pride
Thursday's Post reported on four men who brought pro-Jewish signs to a Utah Jazz basketball game in Salt Lake City (“Kylie's Foul on Ravi,” Jan. 4) ).
I thought this was a very interesting article. In these days of anti-Semitism, it's refreshing to see a grown man, rather than a college punk, proudly defending his Jewish identity.
Bill Lewis, Danbury, CT
Iowa's resilience
The violence at Perry High School is heartbreaking (“Iowa School Shooting,” January 4).
We appreciate the quick response of school officials and law enforcement to protect students and restore safety. The Perry community is strong and pulls together even in difficult times.
Paul Bacon, Hallandale Beach, Florida
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