Stop paroling New York cop killers: Letters to the Editor April 10, 2025

How can we expect New York politicians to protect the public when they coddle criminals (“Freedom for Cop Killers,” April 7)?Forty-four cop killers have been paroled in eight years, thanks to former Gov.Andrew Cuomo’s Parole Board.Additionally, a man who raped and murdered two women is now free, while their children grew up without a mother.On top of everything, instead of fixing Rikers Island, they want jails in every borough, which cannot improve public safety.
If New York keeps electing pro-crime progressives, we’ll keep getting more crime.Niles WeliksonWilliston ParkThe mayoral race resembles a show of misfits.Why are voters giving Cuomo another shot despite his record? His Parole Board appointees have freed 44 cop killers, including the murderer of Officer Edward Byrne.Cuomo may claim he backs police, but his record says otherwise.
With no strong candidates in sight, NYC voters face a Hobson’s choice come November.Mitchell SchwefelBarnegat, NJIt used to be that if someone killed a cop, they’d never see the light of day again.These days, liberal Parole Boards let cop killers walk.
I don’t care if they became priests — life means life.These animals should never be freeDick MillsBardoniaWith cop killers up for parole, all unions — not just the Police Benevolent Association — must speak out.If they fail to do so, it will be the height of ingratitude on their part.
After all, uniformed members make the ultimate sacrifice to keep all of us safe.Supporting officers should be the first priority.
John Francis FoxQueensI find it absolutely disgusting that these cop killers are being released on parole.The possibility of parole for David McClary, who killed Officer Edward Byrne in cold blood, is frightening.Here’s a man who was convicted of murder and now he could be out on the streets again.
Cop killers should never be granted parole.Rob JohannQueens Subscribe to our daily Post Opinion newsletter! Please provide a ...