Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
To the Editor: I didn’t know that when a resident wants to speak at the council meetings, it means they may come under fire if Charles D’Amico doesn’t like the person or the question the person asks. When Mr. La Pelusa got up to ask his question at a recent council meeting, he addressed the …
To the Editor: It seems the behavior of City Attorney Charles D’Amico at the September City Council meeting was quite unprofessional. It looks like Mr. D’Amico was trying to change the subject and divert attention from Gary La Pelusa’s question regarding the city awarding a contract to Millennium Strategies and if there was a conflict …
To the Editor: On Tuesday, Nov. 8, vote 2B. If the Republican Party can take 13 seats away from the Democratic Party, the governor can finally get things done. This historic election could be the one where the Republicans can take back New Jersey. Things are heating up in New Jersey this year, especially in …
To the Editor: I am writing in support of the AT&T merger with T-Mobile. AT&T is likely to add to its already robust capacity and infrastructure as it extends its 4G LTE network to cover rural counties across the country. In the past month, it was announced that AT&T has expanded its broadband wireless capacities …
To the Editor: I became thoroughly disgusted with what I saw at the July council meeting. A $500,000 contract was given to In-Line Air Conditioning Co., even though they were not the lowest bidder. The lowest bid was thrown out because of a technicality, costing the taxpayers money. All the council members voted yes with …
To the Editor: With all the tributes on the 10th anniversary of 9/11, everyone seems to forget that there was a first 9/11, on Feb. 26, 1993. On that day at 12:18 p.m., 1,500 pounds of explosives were detonated in an underground parking garage below 1 WTC. Six people were killed in the attack, and …
To the Editor: Recently my wife, my daughter and myself decided to go to San Vito’s Restaurant & Pizzeria for dinner. We love the food there. We asked our seven year old niece, who is battling cancer, to come with us. While at the restaurant, we were having a great time enjoying our company, the …
To the Editor: Wallace Temple AME Zion Church says thank you to everyone who attended our recent spiritual concert. It was heartwarming seeing so many new faces. We hope you will celebrate future events with us. Out featured soloist, Troy Smith, was outstanding in voice, had a great stage presence, and a sense of humor, …
To the Editor: I wish to thank the Bayonne Fire Department for their prompt and courteous help during this past storm. We very much thank Captain Derogatis and his men for pumping out the water in our church on Sunday. We certainly appreciate all the help that we get from our Fire Department, not only …
To the Editor: Hurricane Irene ravaged New Jersey and other states along the eastern seaboard, leaving floods, downed trees, and fallen electrical wires in her wake. With miles of damage – both severe and minor – city workers and police and fire officials not only had their hands full, but carried out their duties with …