Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
To the Editor: The Bayonne Knights of Columbus Council No. 371 would like to express their sincerest thanks to everyone who supported the organization and its many charitable endeavors during 2011 by making a donation, attending an event, or volunteering their time. It is your support and the support of the members who have kept …
To the Editor: I’m writing this letter to show my strong support for the bills being proposed by senators Sandra Cunningham and Raymond Lesniak to reform our criminal justice system. I also applaud Governor Christie for his recent statements about the “War on Drugs,” its deep costs, and how we must begin to look at …
To the Editor: When he first came into the Governor’s Office, he came as a reformer. He ran on the platform of less government, less patronage, and more accountability for elected officials. His reputation was as a crime fighter investigating political corruption. As the federal prosecutor, he demanded changes at the University of Medicine and …
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To the Editor: I am very sorry to hear that the A&P down on North Street will be closed due to bankruptcy problems. I think that this was the cleanest supermarket that we had in Bayonne. It also had the nicest personnel. The store was also very handy. I can remember when we had three …
To the Editor: The Nicholas Oresko School PTA would like to take this opportunity to thank several local businesses who were extremely generous with us: La Guardiola, Linwood Wine & Liquor Company, Kupcake Kouture, and DGP Events. When we approached these businesses and asked if they would donate their goods and services to our Vendor …
To the Editor: Jan. 22 kicked off National School Choice Week. Many events around the country are taking place to promote school choice, as well as school reform. I fully support efforts to reform a public school system that has failed to educate our children. This is not an indictment on our teachers, because I …
To the Editor: I recently read a letter published by James Fico lamenting the lack of nice shops in Bayonne and wanted to tell him that all is not lost. A really lovely new art gallery just opened on Broadway near Ninth Street. It is named Ferdez and it is a real gem. It features …
To the Editor: As indicated in Mayor Mark Smith’s recent letter to me, I will no longer be serving as a commissioner on the Bayonne Planning Board. Also, in the interest of rotating commissioners, my service will not be renewed and therefore is no longer required by the mayor, effective immediately. As such, in the …
(The following letter was published in the BCN in 1996, and still holds true today.) To the Editor: Too many times I have listened to Bayonne residents complain of contractors. Bayonne offers many top quality, independents if you take the time to look and follow some simple guidelines. First, before meeting with your contractor, ask …
To the Editor: A Union City apartment fire forced more than 40 people out of their homes and into the cold late last Wednesday night, injuring 13 people – including several firefighters. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. However, this terrible tragedy could have been prevented. New Jersey has seen an increase …