Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
To the Editor: The recent Independence Day holiday was an appropriate occasion to honor our brave men and women in the U.S. armed forces. They protect our freedom in places like Afghanistan and Iraq, and they are true American heroes. Right here in Bayonne, there are people in uniform who perform heroism every day just …
To the Editor: Bayonne, you gave the people of Bayonne a great fireworks show, the best ever. The fireworks were colorful and gigantic. Every year, the show is better than the last year. The music was great also. We want to thank Pete Amadeo and Gary Chmielewski, who always do a great job for Parks …
To the Editor: Two weeks ago, my beloved dog, Plato, passed away after ingesting rat poison during one of our daily walks in our Bayonne neighborhood. Since then, I have heard from others in the community that several other dogs and cats in town have also succumbed to rat poisoning, and that some cruel homeowners …
To the Editor: The Community Cancer Support Group would like to thank the Bayonne Bombers Rugby Team, who recently held their annual Zena Gallagher Memorial Cup Breast Cancer Charity game in Bayonne on Saturday, May 14. The money raised at this game went to the support group in honor of two of their member’s mothers …
To the Editor: Each year during the Memorial Day Parade in Bayonne, the only group allowed to collect funds is The Vietnam Veterans Chapter 151 Hospital Committee. I am the treasurer of this organization. I, along with our membership, would like to thank the very generous people of Bayonne who found it in their hearts …
To the Editor: On June 1, 2011, Bayonne Fire Captain Michael T. Whitney retired after 25 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Bayonne. Capt. Whitney was a U.S. Marine for four years, prior to serving the City of Bayonne. He was one of the first brave firefighters to respond to the 1986 IMTT …
To the Editor: I want to thank all the men and women who went to war and are still overseas, those who have died, and those who have survived the war. I’m just a regular person with a job, husband, and family. Without them, I might not be here. I also want to thank a …
To the Editor: Two times this past year, our 11-year-old Boston Terrier was lost to us. Disaster was averted through the kind actions of several people. Unfortunately, we do not know their names. Dear friends, please believe me, we are very grateful for your help. You are in my prayers. Although I do not know …
To the Editor: I was present at last month’s City Council meeting. The main topic of the evening was the approval for the housing complex on the empty lot next to the corner of 45th Street and Avenue E. In my opinion, the City Council showed contempt and arrogance toward the people who showed up …
To the Editor: Wednesday’s council meeting on June 15 is televised on BAY-TV Channel 78. Beginning Monday, June 20, there will be a listing on the screen as to when it will be shown. For those who are interested, Leonard Kantor, who speaks as a taxpayer, was at his best. Kantor seldom gets any press …