His main offense was not solving NYC’s problems
Manhattan: Wednesday, 8:30 a.m., Ole and Steen Bakery and Coffee Shop at 87th St. and Lexington Ave.: A homeless woman has entered the store. She is right out of central casting — not a nice description, but apt. She’s beat up and filthy, dragging all her worldly possessions.
The workers rightfully call the police. By the time the two officers come, she’s left the store and is now outside on the sidewalk. As they leave, she comes back in. People are laughing, as if it’s hilarious that an old homeless woman, possibly mentally ill, is creating such a stir on the Upper East Side.
This brings me to our mayor, who has been criminally charged. What I feel Mayor Adams should be charged for is the inability to do anything about the homeless situation that has gone viral. I’ll add the drug addicts blatantly shooting up in the 86th St. subway entrance as New Yorkers go by as if it was a perfectly normal thing to see on one’s way to work. Frankly, as a longtime New York City resident, I don’t want to get accustomed to seeing this, nor hearing that the super of my building has to collect dirty needles from our bushes every couple of days, securing them in a jar.
People are laughing at a sad, hopeless woman because seeing the likes of her has become the norm. I don’t know what else Adams may have allegedly done, and I don’t really care. But here, allowing homelessness and public addiction to get so out of hand, is what he’s guilty of. Susannah Bianchi
From Turkey with love
Woodside: So, the steady drip of allegations from City Hall has finally reached the mayor. He predictably claims he’s being targeted for “standing his ground for New Yorkers.” Inquiring minds such as mine want to know where Turkey fits in this. Do we have a secret sixth borough? Of course, he also states that he’ll fight this with “every ounce of his core and being.” You can do that from anywhere, your Brooklyn (N.J.?) brownstone, for instance. Resign. New Yorkers deserve better. Sheila Richardson
He’s done
Manhattan: Mayor Adams just became a member in the FFA — Future Felons of America. Time for new leadership, New York City. Patricia Clark
Law still rules
Woodside: To all those who take up the mantle of leadership in public service: Preaching the importance of compliance with the rule of law doesn’t mean anything unless it’s put into practice. While “innocent until proven guilty” remains the central tenet of our judiciary, the sweeping prima facie charges leveled against Mayor Adams by the Manhattan U.S. attorney’s office are very serious. In fact, they definitely cast a cloud over Adams’ actions and dealings. He becomes the first sitting New York City mayor to face criminal charges. As justice takes its own course in the court of law, it is gratifying to see the pillar of our democracy, “No one is above the law,” standing upright and tall! Atul M. Karnik
Pathetic presser
Jacksonville, Fla.: Wow, the criminally indicted Mayor Adams hobbled out of Gracie Mansion Thursday morning to defend against his indictment with his posse behind him! His laughing off of these charges was disgusting! His playing the victim is a sad old song! Hey, Eric, the writing is on the wall — resign! Carl Hafner
Cloaking corruption
Rockaway Point: Are there any honest politicians? I don’t think so, and it’s disturbing. Adams bringing religious leaders to his press conference was disgusting. Does he think the public will say, “Oh, what a nice guy”? Regina Mangan
Reeks of retaliation
Brooklyn: Mayor Adams’ trouble started this spring when he complained that the migrant influx was overwhelming NYC. He flew to Washington one morning to ask for help, and as he got off the plane to go testify, the feds raided his campaign people and he had to fly back immediately without testifying. It’s been downhill ever since. Even Black Democratic mayors can’t cross the Biden-Harris crew. Maybe Donald Trump should guarantee Adams that he will investigate this matter when he is president. If it is like what is being done to him, maybe he will stop it. Irene Fox
Next up…
Long Beach, L.I.: For all you people celebrating the indictment of Mayor Adams, be careful what you wish for. Do you really want Brad Lander or Jumaane Williams as your next mayor? Think about it. Rob Ryan
He’s available
Merion Station, Pa.: Over the last few months, Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell, Corporation Counsel Sylvia Hinds-Radix, Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh and City Hall Chief Counsel Lisa Zornberg resigned. The FBI has seized the smartphones of former Police Commissioner Eddie Caban, departing Schools Chancellor David Banks and Mayor Adams. In times like these, New York City needs proven leadership. Bring back Rudy! Decades ago, Giuliani burnished New York’s image, and luckily for Gothamites, he is in between jobs and free to lead the city again. Paul L. Newman
Too close to home
Manhattan: Re “Protesters go to cop’s home” (Sept. 26): The article articulates the reason police officers should never live near where they work. Bruce Robertson
Made your money
Bronx: To Voicer Robert Lobenstein, who complained about the increase in his pension check compared to how the rest of the economy is fairing: You also said that you fled (Brooklyn) for greener pastures where one can afford to live. If you didn’t make your money in New York or have a pension check upon retirement, you wouldn’t have been able to “flee.” Thank a union and thank the Democrats who have always stood up for unions and pensions. Also, I guarantee your 401(k) is doing fantastic these last four years. And gas prices are down from $5-6 to $3-4, and inflation is down to 3%. Again, thank a Democrat for that pension that enabled you to move to Wisconsin. Lydia Milnar
Made in America
Somerset, N.J.: To Voicer Wes Warchol: The money that Congress appropriates for Ukraine does not go to Volodymyr Zelenskyy or Ukraine. It stays in the United States for payment to companies and their workers for the manufacture of weaponry and ammunition for Ukraine’s defense. Arthur Bressler
Wasted space
Bronx: Highest inflation ever, migrants eating pets and Vice President Kamala Harris’ failed negotiations with Vladimir Putin and Zelenskyy were just a few of the lies I can think of off the top of my head. What’s hard to remember is Donald Trump telling the truth at the debate, since it almost never happened. You’ve printed two lead letters from Trump supporters claiming Harris did nothing but lie, yet none of their eight paragraphs give any examples. You’ve printed a great many of my letters over a little more than four decades, and if my memory is correct, I’ve had only one lead letter. Is it asking too much of you to reserve that space for letters of substance as opposed to unsupported rhetoric? Richard Warren
Can’t be close
Nyack, N.Y.: I want to thank the news media for the constant drumbeat of how close the presidential election has become. If the truth were known, I’m afraid Republicans would start shooting. Americans are as shallow as a rain puddle. If you think people will vote for the game show host who looks like a constipated bulldog instead of the yummy pit bull mommy with Julia Roberts’ smile, you are as crazy as the Republican presidential nominee. Stephen Boyle
Vote for accountability
Bronx: When the caliber of candidates running for the two highest positions in our country approaches a sad and dangerous level of incompetence, we citizens must show faith by not allowing these people to succeed. They use lying and acknowledging the inaccuracies of information as their platform. We the people must stand up and do what history has taught us is the correct path to victory: vote. When you listen to debates and rallies, use an open mind and process the junk into the recycler. Who really cares about us (the masses)? Certainly not the few who only care for themselves. Mark Benveniste
