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Plainview, L.I.: Congestion pricing is just another money grab from many residents who will not benefit. The government has no idea of the repercussions from congestion pricing. Your neighboring residents will abandon the idea of coming into Manhattan and spending money. Your restaurants, shops and theaters will definitely suffer. Your local people pay a fortune to have a car in New York, pay a toll to cross the East River to enter Manhattan, pay for parking ($25-plus) and next April will need to pay an additional $9-$23.

East Meadow, L.I.: To Voicer Karen Blackmon: The objections to voter suppression laws enacted by Republicans in states where they are in control are not about just showing ID.

Kings Point, L.I.: Here’s why Israel deserves the negative PR it gets: My sister’s first nephew was born in Israel three months ago and she was eager to meet him. She applied for an entry visa and after 16 days of no response, I applied for her via Israel. She was notified of clearance and happily went to the airport and was allowed to board the plane from New York to Israel.

Forest Hills: Throughout the history of our nation, millions of people have put their lives on the line to preserve and defend our democratic institutions. As a U.S. Army combat veteran from Queens, I’m proud to count myself among those who have raised their hands and sworn to defend the Constitution of these United States.