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 attacked by an unknown individual at the intersection of Broadway and William St. in Manhattan. The assailant, who was running, struck me with such force that I suffered severe injuries, including a broken nose, two lacerations from my broken sunglasses, a jaw injury and damage to two of my teeth.
This senseless act of violence has required me to undergo surgery and receive ongoing medical treatment. The physical injuries are compounded by significant psychological distress. As a Ukrainian refugee who recently relocated to New York with my son, who has already endured profound hardship due to the war in Ukraine, I am now deeply afraid for his safety here, which further exacerbates our emotional strain.
The attack has also resulted in financial loss, as I am unable to work properly and have lost wages during my recovery. 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 hindered my ability to achieve these goals.
I am increasingly concerned about the broader issue of public safety in NYC. 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 a pressing need for enhanced safety measures to protect residents. It is crucial that we address these safety issues promptly and consider compensation for victims to support their recovery and mitigate the impact on their lives. Oleksandr Moroz
Wowed
Brooklyn: Congratulations to Paris for the most wonderful Olympics opening ceremony I believe I’ve ever seen. It was so original! A spectacular show in a magnificent setting! L. Veneroni
Feline friends
Manhattan: Thanks to JD Vance for his comments about childless cat ladies. He inadvertently brought cats into the forefront of public conversation. Cats are the best. They can be warm, cuddly, affectionate, loving, mischievous, playful and serene. But also sensitive, grumpy, sad and depressed. People dump them at the NYC pound without a second thought. They get thrown out on the street, abused and allowed to have unwanted litters. May was the last month in which NYC Animal Care Centers statistics were published. It showed an intake of 941 cats, 733 adopted or transferred and 60 precious souls euthanized. Please consider adopting one of these wonderful animals. There is a cat waiting for you now, but the commitment must be forever. Elizabeth Forel
Unchanged
Forest Hills: Now that we have all been made captive to Donald Trump’s rambling, insane 92-minute acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention, it’s quite evident that the would-be victim of an attempted assassination has not changed his dastardly spots. Given that he started off a little more mildly than usual, he devolved, however, into the same old petty grievances and untold lies about what he allegedly accomplished during his one disastrous term in office. He stooped to calling former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi names and just revealed, once more, how unfit and unworthy he is of the presidency. Thus, there was nothing redeemable about his speech. The choice is clear: Cast a vote for Trump and you cast a vote for chaos and mendacity for the next four years — unless he eliminates the entire electoral process during his second term. Ron Gersh
Spelled it out
Manhattan: Speaking to Christians at the Turning Point Action Believers’ Summit in West Palm Beach, Fla., Trump made his plans to become a strongman clear: “Get out and vote. Just this time. You won’t have to do it anymore. Four more years, you know what? It’ll be fixed, it’ll be fine. You won’t have to vote anymore, my beautiful Christians… Get out, you’ve got to get out and vote. In four years, you don’t have to vote again, we’ll have it fixed so good you’re not going to have to vote.” Mel Miller
Moderate yourself
Clarkston, Wash.: Dear Mr. Trump, if you believe an “act of God” saved your life in Butler, Pa., here is some advice from another of God’s children, a voter. You may even achieve victory in an uncontested election if you: 1) Stop talking about the “stolen election.” 2) Tone down the inflammatory speeches. 3) Don’t trash-talk any of your opponents, and speak positively about your vision for America. 4) Believe that the best leadership comes by respectfully addressing everyone’s concern for our shared future. 5) Whatever your relationship with God, do not try to coopt Him to support your ideas. 6) Pray for the guidance of the hand of God, who saved your life, and try to lead this polarized nation. And yes, I will pray for you, too. John Vornholt
Take the stage
Brooklyn: Kamala Harris should appear for the scheduled September debate with Donald Trump regardless of whether or not he shows up. As she answers the questions of hosts, let his empty podium speak for itself. Remember, this is free airtime and Trump shouldn’t be allowed to select who his Democratic debate opponent is or isn’t. David I. Goldstein
Common foes
Pittsford, N.Y.: In his speech to Congress on Wednesday, Bibi Netanyahu declared that Israel’s enemies are America’s enemies. Just a few hours later, a mob of America-haters burned and defiled American flags, replaced American flags with Palestinian ones and attacked policemen who fought to protect our country’s banners. Bibi was right! Israel’s enemies are America’s enemies. Rosette Liberman
Residency status
Mineola, L.I.: To Voicer 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! Philip Martone
Shelter fears
Hillsdale, N.Y.: It’s my understanding that Mayor Adams is favoring a homeless shelter on 86th St. in Brooklyn that happens to be near schools, a shopping area and next to stairs leading to a subway. Most people, if not all, are against this idea, especially learning about shootings and stabbings that occurred in or near other shelters. People are concerned about safety for their children who attend nearby schools in addition to those that use the subway daily. This idea will also have a major impact on shoppers who use retail stores along 86th St. I wonder if Curtis Sliwa would have favored a shelter there if he was elected mayor. As a famous saying goes, you get what you vote for! Phil Antico
Obsolete condemnation
Bronx: I feel that a tremendous injustice is being leveled at Pete Rose. Now all we see every day and everywhere are advertisem*nts for gambling on sports. With the Supreme Court ruling allowing states to legalize sports betting, how can they have the nerve to ban Rose from the Baseball Hall of Fame? At the time that he was banned from baseball, it should have been a temporary suspension, not a lifetime punishment. It seems to be hypocrisy that betting on sports is so popular that you can even gamble online. The Hall of Fame should correct this travesty and put Rose where he belongs. He has suffered enough. Can we not forgive him? Before he leaves the planet, let’s do the right thing. David Gonzalez
Managerial decline
Queens Village: I agree with Voicer 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 just one championship to his credit in the past 23 years. The last championship was in 2009, and I believe this is the longest stretch of not winning since Babe Ruth joined the Yankees more than 100 years ago! If George was alive, Cashman would have been fired years ago. The Yanks 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 Yanks’ crosstown rivals, led by their former bench coach, have been playing terrific. The recent four-game sweep by the Mets greatly added to the embarrassment. Firing the manager, Aaron Boone, will have little change. Cashman must go! Lawrence Krasner
