Do more to prevent assaults and support victims
Manhattan: On July 17, while I was on my way to work in the morning, I was violently assaulted by a stranger at the intersection of Broadway and William St. in Manhattan. The assailant, who was running, hit me with such force that I suffered serious injuries, including a broken nose, two lacerations from my broken sunglasses, a jaw injury, and damage to two teeth.
This senseless act of violence has required surgery and ongoing medical care. The physical injuries are compounded by significant psychological distress. As a Ukrainian refugee who recently moved to New York with my son, who has already endured profound hardship due to the war in Ukraine, I now deeply fear for his safety here, which further compounds our emotional strain.
The attack has also resulted in financial losses, as I can no longer work properly and have lost my salary while I recover. My intention in coming to New York was to rebuild my life, find stable employment, and contribute positively to society. This violent incident has severely hampered my ability to achieve these goals.
I am increasingly concerned about the broader issue of public safety in New York City. Reports indicate that similar violent incidents are occurring with alarming frequency across the city (see photo of a similar attack on June 25). This suggests that there is an urgent need to strengthen security measures to protect residents. It is essential that we address these safety issues promptly and consider compensation for victims to promote their recovery and mitigate the impact on their lives. Alexander Moroz
Impressed
Brooklyn: Congratulations to Paris for the most wonderful Olympic opening ceremony I think I’ve ever seen. It was so original! A magnificent spectacle in a magnificent setting! L.Veneroni
Feline friends
Manhattan: Thanks to JD Vance for his comments on childless cats. He inadvertently brought cats to the forefront of public conversation. Cats are the best. They can be warm, cuddly, affectionate, loving, playful, playful, and serene. But also sensitive, grumpy, sad, and depressed. People surrender them to the NYC pound without a second thought. They are dumped on the street, abused, and allowed to have unwanted litters. May was the last month that NYC animal shelter statistics were released. They showed 941 cats were admitted, 733 were adopted or transferred, and 60 precious souls were euthanized. Please consider adopting one of these wonderful animals. There is a cat waiting for you now, but the commitment must be lifelong. Elisabeth Forel
Unchanged
Forest Hills: Now that we’re all riveted by Donald Trump’s 92-minute acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention, it’s clear that the potential assassination attempt victim hasn’t changed his vile ways. Given that he started off a little softer than usual, he’s fallen back on the same old petty grudges and unspeakable lies about what he’s supposedly accomplished during his disastrous tenure. He’s stooped to insulting former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and has just revealed, once again, how unworthy and unfit he is to be president. So there’s nothing redeeming about his speech. The choice is clear: Vote for Trump and you’re voting for chaos and lies for the next four years—unless he eliminates the entire electoral process in his second term. Ron Gersh
I explained it
Manhattan: Speaking to Christians at the Turning Point Action Believers Summit in West Palm Beach, Florida, Trump made his plans for strongman clear: “Get out and vote. Just this once. You won’t have to do it anymore. In four years, you know what? It’ll all be fixed, it’ll be fine. You won’t have to vote anymore, my fellow Christians… Get out, you’ve got to get out and vote. In four years, you won’t have to vote anymore, we’ll have fixed it so you won’t have to vote anymore.” Mel Miller
Moderate yourself
Clarkston, Washington: Dear Mr. Trump, if you believe that an “act of God” saved your life in Butler, Pennsylvania, here is some advice from another child of God, a voter. You might even win in an uncontested election if you: 1) Stop talking about the “stolen election.” 2) Tone down your inflammatory rhetoric. 3) Stop badmouthing your opponents and speak positively about your vision for America. 4) Believe that the best leadership comes from respectfully addressing each other’s concerns for our common future. 5) Whatever your relationship with God, do not try to co-opt Him into supporting your ideas. 6) Pray for the hand of God that saved your life to guide you as you try to lead this polarized nation. And yes, I will be praying for you too. Jean Vornholt
Get on stage
Brooklyn: Kamala Harris should appear at the September debate with Donald Trump, whether he is there or not. As she takes questions from the moderators, let her empty podium do the talking. Remember, this is free airtime and Trump should not be allowed to choose who his Democratic opponent will be or will not be in the debate. David I. Goldstein
Common enemies
Pittsford, NY: In his speech to Congress on Wednesday, Bibi Netanyahu declared that the enemies of Israel are the enemies of America. Hours later, a mob of America-haters burned and desecrated American flags, replaced American flags with Palestinian flags, and attacked police officers who were fighting to protect our country’s banners. Bibi was right! The enemies of Israel are the enemies of America. Rosette Liberman
Residence status
Mineola, LI: To Spokesperson Stephanie Doba: I also support congestion pricing, but you still live in New York City. You identified yourself as a resident of Brooklyn, which is part of New York City! Philippe Marton
Fears of the Shelter
Hillsdale, NY: I understand that Mayor Adams is in favor of building a homeless shelter on 86th Street in Brooklyn, close to schools, a shopping area, and stairs to the subway. Most, if not all, people are against the idea, especially after hearing about shootings and stabbings that have occurred in or near other shelters. People are concerned about the safety of their children who attend nearby schools, in addition to those who use the subway every day. This idea will also have a major impact on the customers who frequent the retail stores along 86th Street. I wonder if Curtis Sliwa would have supported building a shelter there if he had been elected mayor. As the old saying goes, you get what you vote for! Phil Antico
Obsolete Conviction
Bronx: I think Pete Rose is a victim of a huge injustice. Today, all we see every day and everywhere are sports betting ads. With the Supreme Court allowing states to legalize sports betting, how can they have the nerve to exclude Rose from the Baseball Hall of Fame? Back then, he should have been suspended temporarily, not grounded for life. It seems hypocritical to think that sports betting is so popular that you can even gamble online. The Hall of Fame should correct this tragedy and put Rose back where he belongs. He has suffered enough. Can’t we forgive him? Before he leaves this planet, let’s do the right thing. David Gonzalez
Managerial decline
Queens Village: I agree with commentator Dennis Buckley that Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner, unlike his father George, is more concerned with profits than winning. The main culprit is general manager Brian Cashman, who has won only one championship in the last 23 years. The last championship was in 2009, and I believe that is the longest winless streak since Babe Ruth joined the Yankees over 100 years ago! If George were alive, Cashman would have been fired years ago. The Yankees have a $300 million payroll, and outside of Aaron Judge, Juan Soto and Gerrit Cole, they have a bunch of third-rate players. Compounding this calamity is the fact that the Yankees’ cross-town rivals, led by their former bench coach, have been playing terrific. The recent four-game sweep by the Mets added greatly to the embarrassment. Firing manager Aaron Boone will have little effect. Cashman has to go! Lawrence Krasner
