Letters to the Editor — March 7, 2023

The Issue: The Post report that it’s costing taxpayers $4.6 million to provide for migrants in New York City.

The Post reports that New York City is paying $4.6 million per day to provide for illegal immigrants sent to New York from the southern border (“$4.6 million a day,” March 4).

This stat is staggering, and requires urgent intervention before we go broke.

Our state legislators and president are completely responsible for the crisis we face today. It was caused by implementing their radical, narrow- minded agendas.

As if the economic crisis isn’t bad enough, we’re in the midst of a crime wave, increased homelessness, increased gun violence and a failed public school system — to name a few.

I’m certain $32 million per week could help alleviate the suffering of many Americans impacted by these crises.

J.P. Norris

Southold

This is getting crazy. $4.6 million a day comes to more than $1.6 billion a year.

Imagine what could be done for the homeless in New York with that much money. Imagine that money going to New York’s infrastructure.

Biden is responsible for this. His open-border policy is bringing this country to its knees.

Charlie Honadel

Venice, Fla.

I can barely think or write straight — $4.6 million a day to house and feed illegal immigrants. There are thousands of homeless Americans sleeping on park benches, many of them veterans, and we give these illegal immigrants free hotel rooms and three squares a day — and don’t forget free medical care.

This is so disgusting and surreal. I wish I could afford to retire and move somewhere else. America is not the greatest anymore.

Pete Sulizcki

Milford, Conn.

This is another reason to flee the once-greatest city in the world.

Liberal New York City and New York state are decaying at a very fast rate. Now we see that $4.6 million a day of taxpayer money is going to feed and house 30,000 illegal migrants living better than New York’s poor and homeless veterans.

It’s time for the failed mayor and governor to go to the White House and tell Biden to cease and desist his open-border policies, or he’ll lose even New York’s bleeding-heart liberal voters.

Instead of asking for money, tell Biden New York’s borders are closed to unvetted illegal immigrants.

J.R. Cummings

Manhattan

The Issue: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s late or non-payment of many of her expenses for the Met Gala.

So the dress that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wore to the Met Gala should have said: “Tax the rich, but I don’t have to pay” (“AOC: Tax The Rich [But Stiff The Help],” Nicole Gelinas, March 6).

Does it really surprise anyone that AOC is the poster child for political hypocrisy? I just wish her constituents would wake up.

Amy Hendel

Manhattan

It’s always difficult to realize you have been played for a fool and your idol has feet of clay — albeit beautifully shod in designer shoes.

Perhaps the signs of AOC’s hypocrisy can now be acknowledged by those who supported this fraudster.

From the crocodile tears at the border (but only when she knew the camera was pointing her way) to her despicable elitist attitude toward the little people in this Met Gala scandal, she exemplifies a true communist wannabe.

The politicians who push socialism are not interested in helping you. They will live like kings, and you will live like a pauper.

Sharon Wylie

Westport, Conn.

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Letters to the Editor — Nov. 19, 2022

The Issue: Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s decision not to run for a Democratic leadership position with in the House.

Someone should tell Rep. Nancy Pelosi, and all politicians in her age bracket, regardless of party affiliation, that it’s time to retire (“Nancy: I’m done leading Dems,” Nov. 18).

I’m a long-time retired 85-year-old executive and consider myself quite smart. However, age takes its toll. I don’t care who you are.

Your memory is not as good as it used to be, nor is the up-and-go energy still there. It’s time to pass the reins to our younger, brighter and more energetic young men and women who love this country and are ready and willing to take on the challenge.

P. Fletcher

Massapequa Park

Farewell, Madame Speaker. I cannot think of a better person than Pelosi to have been a counterpoint during the years of the Make America Great Again movement, and I’m glad she took a moment to praise President George W. Bush in her leadership retirement speech.

For all her progressivism and partisanship, she turned out to be one of the increasingly rare political leaders who put statesmanship and the appearance of patriotism ahead of political brawling. I will miss her.

Jorge Sierra

The Bronx

The fawning mainstream media reports that Pelosi “decided” to step down from House leadership. Not true. The voters decided.

Pelosi waited until after Republicans had officially secured the House majority, costing her the speaker’s gavel, before she “decided” to go.

Had the Dems held the House, she no doubt would have “decided” differently — despite her pledge that this term would be her last.

The media’s fawning over Pelosi would be embarrassing if they were real journalists. But as idolaters, they’re spot-on.

Mark Godburn

Norfolk, Conn.

When he closed the book on Watergate, President Gerald Ford declared, “My fellow Americans, our long national nightmare is over.”

Now that Pelosi is surrendering her leadership role in Congress, cannot the same be said?

Michael J. DiStefano

Jamestown, RI

Pelosi not seeking leadership re-election? Thank, God! Hey, Pelosi: Why not just quit now?

Thomas Sarc

Central Islip

The Issue: Democrats’ call for Tickermaster to be investigated after chaos around Taylor Swift ticket sales.

I was glad to see leftist Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez finally say something sensical for once (“Midterms? Nah, but for concert tix . . . AOC takes ‘Swift’ action,” Nov. 17)

I always wondered why the Justice Department allowed the merger between Ticketmaster and Live Nation, an obvious monopoly that did not benefit the customers.

Howard Mostovy

Whitestone

Poor Ocasio-Cortez is all in a dither about Ticketmaster’s monopoly and the fiasco about Taylor Swift’s concerts.

This requires all her energy — not the homeless, soaring crime and inflation that is affecting not just her district, but all of New York.

She’s dedicating her time to making sure Tick­­etmaster is fair and equitable. What a social-justice warrior.

Jacob Levine

Long Beach

Apparently, the Taylor Swift concert ticket snafu is a major issue for some of our representatives.

Ocasio-Cortez called to have the Ticketmaster/Live Nation union broken up. Rep. David Cicilline went even further, and demanded an investigation by the feds.

Are these the same feds who have been sitting on Hunter Biden’s laptop for three years? Now we know why the country is in such a mess.

Tom Vespo

Bethpage

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