Steve Ostlund News Today

Manhattan: The case of Jordan Neely has struck me as an intersection of so many terrifying forms of injustice we see around us today: The intergenerational consequences of domestic violence; the way trauma puts people on a trajectory that is then propelled and reinforced by the systems around them (especially if they are Black); chronic homelessness and lack of mental health care; brazen vigilantism and extrajudicial executions, usually of Black men, with no (immediate) consequences; and the rol...

Bronx: It’s time to finally grow up and stop acting as childish as McDonald Rump. So Pentagon Press Secretary Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder talks about the Chinese spy balloon. If we spy on other nations (Edward Snowden revealed we even spy on 100% of our friends and allies, yikes) then we cannot complain one iota about China, Russia or anyone spying on us.

Belle Harbor: So the mayor’s chief technology officer, Matt Fraser, somehow qualified for the very difficult-to-get NYPD pistol permit (“Adams aide with cop guards also packs a pistol,” Oct. 22). Applicants must prove that their work is dangerous enough to require special protection or have some other extraordinary reason to get the coveted concealed carry permit.

Silver Spring, Md.: My good friend Linda Camacho is deeply concerned about her family members in Caguas, Ponce and other municipalities in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona left rivers overflowing and power off. Like most Puerto Ricans, Linda has learned to weather storms. I consider her a profile in courage as I reflect upon Hispanic Heritage Month.

Manhattan: For 50 years, Republicans have had a singular goal, to end a woman’s constitutional right to make her own decisions about her reproductive health.

Manhattan: Last weekend’s shooting of 13 innocent victims in Buffalo demands reflection and reaction, and cries out for mourning and a search for meaning.

Manhattan: As food prices continue to surge, many are wondering how they will afford the culturally relevant food items they need to celebrate the sacred holidays of Ramadan and Passover.

Opelika, Ala.: First, this is no time for chest-thumping and championing the U.S. judicial system. It’s a moment awash with infamy. The brazenness and belligerence of J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao contributed to George Floyd’s murder.

Bloomfield, N.J.: Due to the heinous behavior of Gov. Cuomo, I feel compelled to share my story with you, a story that very few people know about.

Los Altos, Calif.: Ignoring Israel’s violations of 28 resolutions of the UN Security Council, President Trump continues to serve as an errand boy for Israel, diverting critical American taxpayer funds.