Letters to the Editor — August 15, 2024

The problem: A sensational rape allegedly committed by an undocumented migrant in Coney Island.

Nicaraguan citizen Daniel Davon-Bonilla is alleged to have raped a woman at knifepoint in Coney Island, and his accomplice is alleged to have attacked her boyfriend when he tried to help her (“Deport Migrant Criminals,” Editorial, August 13).

This is a disturbing trend. Mayor Adams and Governor Hochul must take decisive action to address this serious problem.

Migrants who commit violent crimes such as robbery, shootings, assault, rape and murder should be deported.

Across New York, too many violent crimes are committed by illegal immigrants.

It is time for not only local governments but also the federal government to take note of this.

Targeted action must also be taken against migrant gangs that target unsuspecting people.

Enough of the politicians' talk.

It's time for real action.

Joseph Comperchio

Brooklyn

Another day, another terrible crime in New York City.

Now it is another brutal sexual assault.

What is particularly disturbing is that both defendants had entered the country illegally and one of them had previously been arrested for sexual offenses.

Due to the irrational, liberal policies of New York prosecutors, many of those arrested spend only a short time in prison.

Nicholas Maffei

Yonkers

ICE is already overwhelmed by the influx of millions of illegal immigrants crossing our border.

The country does not have the resources to maintain computer surveillance of thousands of cities across the country – nor should it need to.

It is the express obligation of the DA to make this possible.

Democrats want immigration and sanctuary cities. They must be held accountable for all consequences.

Lucia Mandarino

Westchester

It is unfortunate to see New York City descend into a cesspool of drugs, crime and unrest.

Given this background, couldn't Governor Hochul use her executive power to fire District Attorney Alvin Bragg and other prosecutors who refuse to do their jobs?

Imagine the impact this could have on our city, hopefully for the better.

Nick Gatsoulis

Manhattan

The problem: A proposed law that would require NYPD officers to carry their own liability insurance.

With the City Council already hostile and anti-police, putting up obstacles to effective and efficient law enforcement in New York, the idea of ​​requiring individual officers to carry their own liability insurance is nothing more than a further insult and a potential debacle for the department (“Police Consider Liability Insurance for Cops,” August 11).

Imposing this requirement, in the extremely unlikely event of its implementation, would only serve to further reduce the City's ability to compete for highly qualified applicants.

The political hacks who continue to spend taxpayers' money on flimsy and completely unjustified lawsuits might begin to think that the problem lies in the lawsuits themselves.

The more extortion suits you settle, the more lawsuits you will get.

Wake up, voters: Ultimately, your safety is at stake.

Mitchell Sulphur

Barnegat, NJ

I read with disgust about a new bill proposed by Councilwoman Nantasha Williams of Queens that would require the New York Police Department to carry its own liability insurance.

Police officers are already underpaid and should not be expected to take on this additional burden.

This new bill is nothing more than an attempt to support the “Defund the Police” movement.

Thomas Patrick Folan

Miller Square

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