Place the killer on ice
Eddie Matos doesn’t deserve parole (“survivors feel they are ‘on trial'”, May 4). He pushed 23-year-old NYPD officer Andrew Dwyer off a roof and escaped through an air shaft. Matos should be refused parole without question. His actions were deliberate, and he caused the tragic death of a young man just starting his life. Matos claims the parole board should recognize his progress in prison, but that’s simply not enough. There’s no amount of rehabilitation that can compensate for Andrew Dwyer’s life. I share Marge Dwyer’s sentiment: Matos should remain incarcerated for life.
Gary Acera, Staten Island
Nick Pouch Benefits
A recent piece discussing nicotine pouches (“parents call it ‘Zyn’ful'”) misleads readers. It’s important to encourage smokers to switch to less harmful products like nicotine pouches for better public health. The FDA has approved Zyn nicotine pouches, stating they pose a lower risk for cancer and serious health issues compared to tobacco. The rise in nicotine pouch usage coincides with a significant drop in adult cigarette smoking. In fact, tobacco use among youth has reached its lowest point in 25 years. It’s irresponsible to create fear around nicotine pouches while ignoring this positive trend. We should view these developments as encouraging rather than cultivating undue anxiety.
John Decker, Senior Fellow, Parkview Institute, Alexandria, VA.
Former Cops drama
The disgraced former Lieutenant Colonel Quathisha Epps and Repulsion Division chief Jeffrey Maddrey should face prison time (“NYPD: 200k OT is ours”, May 4). The details of their actions leave a lingering sense of disgust. They, along with others involved in this scandal, need to repay the funds they misappropriated from New Yorkers and spend time reflecting on their lost moral compass.
Elizabeth Muller, Burnegut, New Jersey;
End the flashy gala
To rephrase an old saying, the Met Gala exemplifies excess (“Fine & Dandy” May 6). This lavish event squanders money and screen time. It symbolizes income inequality, where tickets cost an astonishing $35,000. The gala also highlights hypocrisy; even though this year’s theme honored black fashion, the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute hasn’t had a black curator since the event started as a fundraiser in 1948.
Richard Rafe, Queens
Royal Regret
Kirsten Fleming deserves commendation for her candid evaluation of Prince Harry’s behavior (“Prince Harry is calling for reconciliation, but the royal family is just as tired of his victims as everyone else”). Her insights reveal his tendency to portray himself as a victim in scenarios he’s created. As someone detached from royal duties, indulging in public controversies, he and Meghan Markle shouldn’t expect taxpayer support. He made his choices; now he must face the consequences.
Dennis Haslett, Harker Heights, Texas
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