Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
To the Editor: Unfortunately, the parks in the city of Bayonne are being used by dog walkers as dumping grounds for their dog’s feces. Instead of being good citizens, these irresponsible, self-centered citizens fail to pick up after their animals. I am appalled by the amount of feces found in the County Park between 40th …
To the Editor: On Feb. 27, students from Bayonne High School’s Honors Program were treated to a visit from Mr. Joseph McNeil, one of the Greensboro 4 and a civil rights icon. This event, sponsored by Cablevision’s education department, Power to Learn, and the Smithsonian Museum gave, our students a unique opportunity to study the …
To the Editor: On behalf of the Giordano Food Pantry volunteers located at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to the participants and organizers of the recently held C.R.O.P. Walk in Bayonne. Thanks to their wonderful efforts, over $1,400 was donated to the Giordano Food Pantry. Thanks …
To the Editor: We commend the following individuals and businesses for supporting the humble, little outdoor “Eat Your Heart Out” Bakesale Fundraiser my husband, Gordon, and I hosted last weekend, Feb. 25 and 26, outside Dunkin Donuts on 25th Street: Javier DelRio, Chrissa Devries, Frances Gustaferro, Rob Harsh, Jane Jackson, Dolores Kane, William Lucy, Martinez …
To The Editor: Among cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer in the U.S. We need to pay attention to it and help spread awareness of the value of an early screening (colonoscopies). If everyone aged 50 years or older had regular screening tests, at least 60 …
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To the Editor: Our Lady of Assumption Catholic War Veterans Post 1612, Bayonne Community Bank, and the American Red Cross are announcing our first blood drive for 2012. The blood drive will take place on Saturday, March 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Post Headquarters, 18 West 23rd Street, Bayonne. Hot breakfast …
To the Editor: On Sunday, Feb. 19, the Ray Greaves Civic Association hosted a benefit for one of Bayonne’s youngest citizens, Cavan Perera, who is battling an aggressive form of Leukemia. Cavan is the son of Vasantha Perera, owner of Andrew’s Cafe. The benefit held at the Mediterraneo Restaurant was a show of support for …
To the Editor: The Obama Administration’s decision to further delay the Keystone Pipeline that will provide Canadian oil to the United States is against the interest of middle and working class people in communities like Bayonne. We are facing record gasoline prices for February, which is a hardship for motorists and a weight on our …
To the Editor: It seems as if Whitney Houston sang about all of the different stages and times in her life. Aside from the fact that she had one of the most powerful, beautiful, and expressive voices in the world, she never lost sight of her wanting to communicate with her audience and have them …
To the Editor: For the past four weeks, I have been fortunate enough to be part of a group class hosted by the Don Nagle Isshinryu Karate AOKA Studio. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Sensei Ralph Passero, his staff, as well as his students for giving up their own time by …