Bayonne: On Dec. 7, 1941, The Japanese Imperial Navy launched more than 300 aircraft in their surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. Many of the ships anchored there were bombed and torpedoed. More than 2,400 Americans died that day. All eight of the nation’s battleships were either sunk or badly damaged.
Belle Harbor: So the mayor’s chief technology officer, Matt Fraser, somehow qualified for the very difficult-to-get NYPD pistol permit (“Adams aide with cop guards also packs a pistol,” Oct. 22). Applicants must prove that their work is dangerous enough to require special protection or have some other extraordinary reason to get the coveted concealed carry permit.
Chicago: Donald Trump has said he would like to testify before the Jan. 6 Committee provided it conforms to his rules, including a live telecast. But he couldn’t possibly be that stupid, could he?
Los Altos, Calif.: In Kabul, Afghanistan, young girls are under severe restrictions, denied a secondary education and are constantly monitored by heavily armed, ruthless religious police and are harshly punished for the slightest infractions.
Manhattan: Last weekend’s shooting of 13 innocent victims in Buffalo demands reflection and reaction, and cries out for mourning and a search for meaning.