Come back, Elise
It’s unfortunate that Councilor Elise Stefanik chose not to run for mayor. She likely would have come out on top (“She’s Steff’ out” Dec. 20).
Elise, please return and stay involved in politics. You represent New York’s future.
You’re a strong advocate for people’s rights, and New York truly needs you.
Mo Colarusso
manhattan
Treat nurses fairly
The Post is once again missing the mark about the challenges nurses face (“Sick Nurses Strike,” editorial, Dec. 26).
Nurses are the foundation of our healthcare system. They perform numerous essential tasks that often go unnoticed, often viewed as secondary to doctors. It’s a mistake to think that Medicare cuts won’t impact hospitals’ profits. Look into what public hospital CEOs earn annually.
Many nurses worked 12-hour shifts during the pandemic, often entering dangerous situations without regard for their own safety. They deserve every cent they can get, especially if it benefits CEOs and board members.
James Schwartz
summit new jersey
Paramedics need a union
Robert Tucker’s recent column defends New York City’s EMTs while shifting blame to unions for the current system crisis (“Our Brave EMTs Need Rescue Now,” Post Opinion, Dec. 22).
This narrative is misleading and doesn’t hold up under scrutiny. If EMS is experiencing a severe public safety issue, why wasn’t it treated as such while he was in office?
His call to give up seeking parity shows a lack of understanding of the workforce he was meant to lead. We achieved an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission decision and class action status.
The paramedic crisis won’t be resolved by pointing fingers at the workers or their unions. Solutions will emerge when leaders actively fight for those who keep the system functioning daily.
Oren Barzilai
white stone
Outlaw pit bulls
I’m furious that the individual whose dog attacked a one-year-old is casually roaming the streets with that dangerous pet (“Pitbull Plays with Chick,” December 24th).
At the very least, he should have faced charges for reckless endangerment. Leaving quietly before the police arrived shows a complete lack of accountability.
Pit bulls should be banned. It’s appropriate for the baby’s family to pursue legal action for the dog’s euthanasia.
Stuart Ellison
brooklyn
Bondi’s conspiracy
Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez wasted no time in linking the recent attack on Jews in Bondi to Israel, revealing his clear stance (“Calls for resignation over Bondi post,” December 20).
His apology feels hollow. Saying he exercised “poor judgment” doesn’t justify his eagerness in initially sharing such harmful thoughts. He tries to mask it, but he’s unapologetically anti-Semitic.
Rafael Harpas
atlanta, georgia
Obamacare fixes
It’s evident that Obamacare isn’t working as intended, but suddenly ending enhanced subsidies could seriously disrupt the lives of many American families (Practical Bumcare Politics editorial, December 20).
It would be wise for Republicans to consider a short-term extension of these subsidies within the larger market-based solutions bill they propose. This could safeguard these benefits and prevent any Democratic maneuvering when the subsidies are up for renewal.
Peter Kelly
Hazlet, New Jersey
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