Thanks for caring
To the Editor:
It was simply overwhelming! That is the only way possible to describe the level of generosity of the volunteers of the Long Beach Waterfront Warriors, the Long Beach school children, my fellow VFW Post 1384 members, and all of the Long Beach residents who contributed to the dozens of care packages our squadron received just before Christmas.
The contents were quickly distributed to all of our troops, with any leftovers being consolidated to pass on our replacement unit as its soldiers begin to arrive over the coming weeks. In short, several hundred soldiers here at a remote forward operating base north of Baghdad will have benefited from your incredible generosity.
City needs to step up traffic safety
To the Editor:
Thank you for writing an article about what is going on with Richard Boodman (“City to resident: take your signs down,” Dec. 10-16).
This has been a long-ignored issue in Long Beach, where a lot of people feel they have to ride their bike at their own risk. I live near the park on Trenton Avenue and I can’t even tell you how many motorists zip past the stop sign because they are on their cell phones or are in a hurry. There are a lot of kids in the area, and when one of them gets hit by a car, only then will something be done to protect their safety.
The City of Long Beach needs to stop being reactive to this issue and be more proactive, and allow Mr. Boodman to bring light to this issue because it is about the well being of people who live in a beach community known for people who cruise around due to a lack of parking in the area.
If City Hall doesn't step up their efforts and work to resolve the real issue of safety more people are going to be hurt and it will only end in tears.
Brendan Rodgers
East Atlantic Beach
Motorists hedge their bets
To the Editor: As a Long Beach resident, I have the following suggestions about traffic safety. Many people with homes on street corner have hedges obstructing the street and making it difficult for motorists to see on-coming traffic. I find myself inching up before I proceed. I also stop at every corner, whether there is a stop sign or not, since it is confusing not to have them all-way. These tall hedges and shrubbery should be kept at a length, enabling a clear unobstructed view. I live on East Broadway and many people speed down the street as if it’s a highway. Additionally, my son takes a bus to school and if he doesn’t get on fast enough these speeders honk the horn at the bus and even sometimes pass it illegally. Issuing tickets for speeding and illegally passing school buses would make East Broadway much safer. Joy Barmack
Long Beach