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Whiting, N.J.: I’m a Yankees fan since 1978, but I was deeply offended at the deceitful way they marketed their “Satchel Paige Bobblehead Night” event on Thursday, May 11, at the stadium. Paige was pictured wearing a Yankees uniform as if he were a member of our team at one time. He was a member of the New York Black Yankees, a Negro Leagues team, for only one year in 1941. Jackie Robinson didn’t break Major League Baseball’s color barrier until 1947 and the Yanks could have elevated Paige to the big leagues then, but we didn’t and the Cleveland Indians grabbed him in 1948. ....
Manhattan: While the Editorial Board’s arguments may seem logical (“Blowing smoke,” editorial, May 1), it is misguided to think that the state can make better decisions for the Harlem community than the community itself. As stakeholders of Harlem, organizations like the 125th Street BID, police precincts, the Sanitation Department and the community board have a deeper understanding of the everyday issues of crime, security, sanitation and finances that affect the neighborhood. As a result, they know better than the state what is best for their community. ....
Brooklyn: This is in response to the article by John Massengale, “Traffic flow and status quo,” Jan. 15.: Traffic has always been difficult on this section of the BQE because it isn’t large enough. It is crowded at most times. ....
Whitestone: Jimmy Durante used to close out every show with, “Good night, Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are.” I think Hakeem Jeffries, House minority leader, should close out every congressional workday with, “Good night, George Santos, whoever you are.” ....