Acknowledgments for NYC’s world-class tradition
Camden, NJ: Even in my adult life, I continue to enjoy watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. I have been enjoying the best place for such a traditional festival of floats and bands for years. I’m not a native New Yorker, but that doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy one of the most prolific public processions in the world, produced and performed in New York City.
For some, it may be Santa and Mrs. Claus who are the highlight of the parade. For others it might be one of the giant balloons. For others, it might be one of the marching bands chosen to participate in the annual tradition. As for me, I love a parade.
Traditionally, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade always ends with a spectacular, dazzling performance by New York City’s very own Radio City Music Hall Rockettes. Being a Rockette might be every little girl’s dream. New York City is the center for the world’s most prominent dance organizations. As we head into the holiday season, seeing the Rockettes remains an important event for such a holiday spectacle. They are that great American dance group for holiday performances. They are very beautiful to look at. It remains exciting to see them close the annual event.
Yes, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is truly a special day of visual display, whether you’re in the comfort of your home or on the parade route. Wayne E Williams
Thanks for the thoughts
Sanford, Florida: A big thank you to all my fellow voters! Thank you for all the thought-provoking and fear-inducing opinions expressed every day. Thank you for my inspired chuckles, expletives, approving nods and “amens” as I read your views on the world every day. Thank you for being part of the modern equivalent of “Olde Towne Square.” It makes our world a better place. Thank you to the Daily News for the opportunity to read and express our opinions to each other. I look forward to reading each Voicer letter daily, and the balanced portfolio of selected opinions and editorials by the Daily News staff. My only hope: We all love this part – add more letters if possible. Bruce McMenemy
Season of uncertainty
Manhattan: I am grateful for many things (as we all should be), but when I look at the world around me right now, there is a lot to worry about, and gratitude is not a word I would use to describe this describe concerns. I think about where we are today, ready for Thanksgiving with all the love and all the trimmings, but when I think about turkey all I think is, “Our goose is done.” Don Cerrone
Thank you very much
Garwood, NJ: “Mutts” is my favorite comic strip. Mooch, Earl and the animals are cute. I also love the charming landscape with the changing of seasons, and it is the only one that will make me turn my newspaper upside down. Thanks, Patrick McDonnell. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. Joan Tully
Protect birds
Manhattan: Every year before Thanksgiving, the president currently in the White House will pardon his turkeys. President Biden issued his final pardon on Peach and Blossom on Monday. During each season there are hunters who kill different species of birds, which is good for pest control and seed dispersal. They protect our ecosystem and ensure that it functions smoothly. We need to find a better way to save more. Alan Lehrer
Lend a hand
Brooklyn: To voter Charles Adrian O’Connor: I was planning to write to the Voice of the People as I usually do. I wanted to write that today is Thanksgiving. My letter would express that we should be grateful for what we have. Most are fortunate to have basic housing, food, etc. For those who haven’t, I urge people to step out of their comfort zone and reach out. That’s how I live, I don’t just preach. I don’t understand why you count the races of the audience at a play. The two musicals you went to, “The Outsiders” and “The Book of Mormon,” didn’t have the rainbow you wanted. I’m not sure what the gist of your letter is. To me, it’s you trying to be negative. It’s time to roll up your sleeves and help someone, not count heads on a very expensive play. Happy, healthy Thanksgiving to everyone. Marian Tepedino
Softer power
Manhattan: Daniel Penny says he didn’t mean to kill Jordan Neely. Another murder of a black man received a lot of media attention: the suffocation death of George Floyd. Unless Penny was living in a cave at the time, he can’t claim he didn’t know that choking someone could mean death. Neely was homeless, stressed with mental problems, hungry and must have been very weak. Penny is an ex-marine and looks fit and young. Penny was able to hold Neely in place until authorities arrived. The best thing would have been to give Neely some money and tell him, “Go get something to eat,” instead of treating him like a monster. SD Rosenbaum
Death threat
Brooklyn: I am very concerned about all the recent violent crimes that have occurred. I would appreciate it if all levels of elected officials come together and consider reinstating the death penalty, which was abolished in New York in 2007. Or consider holding a referendum on the vote in the next election period and letting people vote on it. I believe if it is brought back into law it will be a deterrent to stop the violent and brutal crimes plaguing our city. Patrice Perticone
No idea crossword
Jamaica: I look forward to the TV crossword in the Daily News every day. It’s the reason I actually buy the newspaper and don’t subscribe online. I agree with voice actor Gene Speroni about bringing Jacqueline Mathews back for the crosswords. Ricky Cruz is absolutely terrible at giving directions, and most of his references are from shows that are on streaming services. Many people who complete the crossword puzzles probably don’t watch anime to know which is the most popular one. Know your audience! Drop Cruz and bring back Mathews. Melanie Williams
To wind back
Franklin, NJ: To voice actor Gene Speroni: I completely agree. I didn’t pay much attention to the fact that there would be a new writer. However, I was wondering why these seemed so much harder and, as you said, made no sense. I used to like puzzles, but not anymore. I agree, please bring back the older writer, or someone who knows about it. Kathy Konecke
White equals?
Amityville, LI: If Al Sharpton were convicted of 34 felonies, he would be in prison. Dozier Shellman
Untouchable
Rockaway Beach: Go John Gotti, there’s a new “Teflon Don” in town! Barbara Jahl
Wake up wake up
Easton, Pa.: Everyone seems to have their panties in a twist over Donald Trump’s choices. In recent years it’s been like “The Twilight Zone”: a Secretary of Defense walking into the hospital without telling anyone; a male pediatrician turned wife and admiral; a mayor who went on maternity leave for two months without giving birth; a man in lipstick who steals women’s luggage and actually wears the clothes he stole in public; a man who said our southern border was secure when millions of people walked through it. I could go on and on about Kamala Harris and President Biden, but I won’t. There is so much more. Years from now, unawakened historians will shake their heads. Barbara Cusano
Opposing ideologies
Great Neck, LI: Inauguration Day is the same day as Martin Luther King Day. In my humble opinion, it’s beyond ironic. What would the iconic Dr. King think about where America is now? I wonder. Nadine Feingold
The end
Patchogue, LI: Regarding the 2024 presidential election, all I have to say is: United States of America, July 4, 1776 – November 5, 2024. RIP. Lynda Welsh
