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Daniel Penny, center, is walked by New York Police Department detectives detectives out of the 5th Precinct on Friday, May. 12, 2023 in New York. Manhattan prosecutors announced they would bring the criminal charge against Penny, 24, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, in the May 1 death of 30-year-old Jordan Neely. (AP Photo/Jeenah Moon)

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Ron Moers Henderson

May 27, 2023 - 9:01 pm

Thanks to letter writer P.S. Bovee for telling it like it is in the Daniel Penny incident (May 21). As a former officer in Chicago, I rode the elevated detail, and it is not easy being an average citizen just trying to get to work and hoping you won’t be attacked. I salute Mr. Penny for his heroism.

As usual, there is little video of what happened before the takedown, but, according to witnesses, Mr. Penny’s actions were necessary and welcome. Ironic how the bad guys are always portrayed as the innocent victim after the incident.

Riders on public transportation always breathed a sigh of relief when they saw uniformed officers on board. I am 100 percent confident that the riders on Mr. Penny’s train all breathed a sigh of relief when they saw him swing into action. True, he was not a uniformed police officer. But he was a guardian angel. The fact he was arrested is absurd.

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David Lyons Las Vegas

October 29, 2025 - 9:00 pm

When registering to vote, you have the option to have your ballot mailed to an alternative address.

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Edward Vodek Las Vegas

October 30, 2025 - 9:43 am

Why tear down something that has plenty of life left in it? The corporations need to stop and think about their communities that support their business.

LETTER: Gov. Lombardo should be careful in special session

Bob Valentine Las Vegas

October 28, 2025 - 9:02 pm

Thanks should go out to Victor Joecks for warning Gov. Joe Lombardo not to be caught unawares of Democrat schemes

LETTER: Safety first for e-scooter riders

Loretta A. Eichelberger North Las Vegas

October 28, 2025 - 9:01 pm

While on my way to shopping and other errands, I usually see teenagers on e-bikes or small scooters. None wears helmets. Very few pay attention to vehicles near them.