Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
To the Editor: “In everything, give thanks.” That’s a pretty tall order, almost an impossible thing to do; be thankful for everything! Not just the good, fun things but the bad, terrible things! Especially in the times we are living in. But those are the instructions in the manual that people who call themselves Christians …
To the Editor: Recently the volunteers at the Giordano Food Pantry, located at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, held our annual Fall Fling Fundraiser to benefit the pantry. Due to the wonderful efforts of the volunteers, patrons, and attendees, we were able to raise over $6,000. This money will help us supply bags of …
To the Editor: Imagine you are a husband with a pretty wife and two small, school-age children. Only one thing has changed from life as we know it today. But here are the results. You never go outside your home without your bullet-proof vest and you always carry a gun with you. Your wife and …
To the Editor: Recently, the St. Ann’s Society of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish held is 77th annual fundraiser at The Chandelier. On behalf of the society, I would like to thank The Chandelier’s managers, Victor and Carlos, and their staff for the excellent food and hospitality. It was a wonderful brunch. We also …
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To the Editor: Recently our church basement became flooded with so much water as a result of heavy rains and underground springs. We approached Engine Company No. 3 located on 27th Street and Avenue C and asked for their help in pumping out the water. Within a few minutes Engine Company No. 3 appeared at …
To the Editor: The second Saturday of October (Oct. 15), the Jersey City Medical Center hosted a colostomy conference. Among the speakers were Carol Trojan from the Madeline Fiadini LoRe Foundation for Cancer Prevention (MLF); Dr. Richard A. Williams, noted surgeon at Bayonne Medical Center (BMC) and two time past president of the Hudson County …
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To the Editor: There comes a time while traveling through life that you meet someone special along the way. He is just an everyday unassuming, gentle person who is always there to lend a helping hand. It could be by writing a thoughtful letter to a family whose grandpa passed away or helping a little …
To the Editor: The recent snow storm caused several large branches to break on a large maple tree in front of our home. Two broken branches were lying on a power line some 25 feet in the air. We starting calling PSE&G on Saturday, but it was not until Tuesday evening that their representative looked …
To the Editor: As everyone knows, these are tough times we live in. So many Americans are out of work, with police, firemen and teachers being laid off. Our children’s classroom’s population is bigger, with many courses and programs are being cancelled. Every week we hear of reports of many innocent people being killed by …
To the Editor: We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the tremendous support the Actors Shakespeare Company at NJCU received from the businesses and citizens of Bayonne for our first “Bard in the Park” event on Sept. 18 at 16th Street Park. Thanks to Mayor Mark Smith, Joseph Waks, Gary Chmielewski, and Pete Amadeo, whose help …