New York officials bizarre reactions to ICE shooting: Letters to the Editor Oct. 13, 2026

Congressional Candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier wants Oscar Belgal — an illegal alien with prior arrests for drugs and armed robbery — to roam the streets of New York City (“Oh, for pity’s sake!,” Oct.12).When Belgal was not terrorizing the community, he was, according to Chevalier, “Just being a good dad.” Perhaps he should go be a “good dad” in his country of origin.Have you had enough of the DSA? If so, vote accordingly.Michelle GrahamIsland ParkThe recent Bronx shooting involving an ICE agent underscores the dangers of policies that allow repeat offenders to remain on our streets.This is eerily reminiscent of the case of NYPD Sgt.

Erik Duran, who faces more than seven years in prison after intervening to stop a fleeing criminal.Law enforcement officers are tasked with protecting the public, yet political agendas and sanctuary-city policies can make that job far more dangerous.Police, ICE and federal narcotics agents deserve the support and tools necessary to enforce the law.Vincent VallelongBrooklynThe violent record of an illegal alien doesn’t matter to Chevalier.She clearly doesn’t care about the legal residents of New York.Manual Williams, her GOP opponent, is a better choice.Sharon WylieWestport, Conn.This ICE shooting has brought out the worst in Mayor Mamdani.

Not only has he demanded that ICE be prevented from protecting New Yorkers, he now wants to restrict the NYPD from enforcing the law.Vote him out.Nicholas MaffeiYonkersIt’s hardly surprising that our politicians have referred to this illegal immigrant and alleged gangbanger, Oscar Belgal, as “our neighbor” and fellow “New Yorker.”Our leaders in New York could care less about public safety.

They yearn for a Biden-like replay of migrant caravans invading our southern border to entrench their own political power.James HylandBeechhurstHad New York City not been a sanctuary city, this illegal alien might have been deported before the shooting occurred.Whether the offic...