Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
To the Editor: I have to give a huge shout out to Pete Amadeo and his crew at the Bayonne Department of Recreation. My 10-year old grandson, Paulie Kuzminski, III, has been going to the Ultimate Sports Camp, one of many summer camps in Bayonne run under Amadeo. He loves this camp. They do so …
To the Editor: Both presidential candidates will take the stage in the next two weeks to try to sell us on the idea they can lead our nation. One way to demonstrate they have what it takes to be president is to tell voters how they’ll keep Social Security strong for our kids and grandkids. …
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To the Editor: The Catch You Later Foundation, LLC would like to thank everyone who came out on an incredibly hot day to participate in the first scholarship softball game fundraiser held in memory of Tim and Bridget O’Donnell, who were tragically killed earlier this year. While the temperature was high, it did not stop …
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Dear NJ Assembly and Senate: I recently received a property tax hike for my home in NJ. Taking the economy we live in today, plus the fact that my wife and I live on a fixed income, I was immediately concerned over the fact that with our even higher taxes now, road repair in NJ …
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To the Editor: When the Five Brave Police Officers, that were killed in Dallas, and now the Three Police Officers that were killed in Baton Rouge, and so many others before them went up to Heaven, God greeted them with Opened Arms, He said, “My Dear Sons, you are all Heroes and you did a …
To the Editor: This May, Bayonne Bites took on the challenge of providing meals and volunteer staff for the Bayonne Soup Kitchen for three weeks of the month. With the tremendous support of Bayonne Bites members, the community and local businesses, we were able to serve the guests every Saturday. I would like to personally …
To the Editor: On Tuesday, July 19 at 4:30 p.m., I was walking on Kennedy Boulevard getting ready to cross 31st Street at the light. There was a car on the side of Robinson school with its left blinker on. I waited for him to turn, and seeing that the car wasn’t turning, I decided …
To the Editor: New Jersey’s state pension fund is going broke. Apparently, in 10 years the fund will be empty and those belonging to the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and the Teachers’ Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF) will be out of luck. And when you ask why this is happening, we get a lie …
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To the Editor: Much lately is talked about in the news and maybe even around the water cooler about the 2nd Amendment. The 2nd Amendment is part of the Bill of Rights, written inalienable rights of every citizen. We hear arguments stating that the 2nd Amendment is outdated. As a citizen I question how an …
To the Editor: For the second time in one week I dined at Mediterraneo Restaurant in Bayonne. As most folks in town know, this restaurant recently changed owners. Even if BCN readers loved the restaurant as it was before (I liked it and ate there from time to time), I hope that they will give …