----- Original Message ----- From: joseph mazzella To: cynthia groopman Sent: Thursday, December 25, 2008 1:17 PM Subject: letter to the editor
Holiday Thoughts To The Editor: I am so happy and praise the honor students in the choir at Immaculate Conception School who sang carols at Ellis Island. This story is so uplifting spiritually and fulfills the true meaning of the holiday season. I laud the Gazette for publishing such a truly heartwarming article which brings out the best in our young people. These young singers, talented in their voice and spirit, really are to be commended. To honor Jacob Riis who in 1911 began singing carols at Christmas time to those who were ill and infirm and who were unable to attend church services on Christmas Eve is truly beautiful and the embodiment of the spirit of giving and memorializing a true role model. More articles should be published in the local papers and featured in the media, tv and radio that bring out the best in people. During these bleak times of crime, unemployment, salary cuts, recession and winter blues this article brought sunshine glows to me and I was basking in the glow of these children's successes. I also strongly believe that Alternate Side Street parking should be discontinued during snow storms which has always occurred and cars buried under the snow must not be ticketed. I applaud the two councilpeople who brought this idea to the fore. I also believe that in order to avoid cuts in health care on the state level, earners of incomes of over $200,000 must be taxed heavily. This is redistribution of wealth or passing the wealth as President Obama had said and after all, we are all our brothers' and sisters' keepers. I also am dismayed that firehouses will be closed at night when most fires occur and other emergencies and also state that the Police Academy must be continued. The uniform services are vital and must not be cut. I agree with [William] Thompson, our comptroller, and the City Council as to the senior services. Local senior centers are havens to those who live in the area and many frail disabled seniors are able to go to their local senior center for social services, lunch lectures education and socialization. It is not wise to consolidate senior centers for those who are not able to attend far away centers. For the past 18 years I have been an educational social work and recreational volunteer at the local DellaMonica Senior Center and have applauded the idea of having local senior centers. If something is not broken, then why fix it as the saying goes. Seniors, the disabled Access- A-Ride users, children, the elderly and the poor must not be the object of the state and the city budget axe. In the spirit of the Chanukah and Christmas season let the governmental officials think of those who need the programs the most before cutting them. Also, let us try to donate to food pantries since people are hungry and hunger must not exist in this nation. This is also the true fulfillment of the holiday season. A happy and joyous Chanukah and Christmas to all. If we know the true meaning of these holidays and not commercialize them, then this would be a better borough, a better city, and a better nation and world. Cynthia Groopman Long Island City -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It’s the same Hotmail®. If by “same” you mean up to 70% faster. Get your account now. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Deaf-Blind Inspirational Life Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/DBILG?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
