Lawless and RudderlessFriend,   The world today is frightening my friends. We have real problems and I’m worried.  I'm not worried by the problems. I'm worried that we're not even facing them honestly. Because in life, you will never solve a problem you're unwilling to admit.      In New York, our q…

The Greatest Threat to Our CountryFriend,   I know we are deeply troubled by the recent, ugly, developments at Columbia University and on campuses around the country. The rampant antisemitism on display is nothing short of a disgrace, and - as history has shown us - extremely dangerous if allowed to…

On Passover, Leaders Must LeadFriend,   As people of the Jewish faith prepare to observe Passover – a holiday celebrating liberation and freedom – we must acknowledge that something is deeply wrong on the Columbia campus. And it is spreading.   Peaceful protest is the bedrock of our democracy, but t…

How to Take Action Now to Close Illegal Pot ShopsFriend,   Today, the New York Daily News published my Op-ed on how the State and City could and should take action now to close illegal cannabis shops that - like a weed - have sprung up on virtually every corner in New York.   It's been three years a…