Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
To the Editor: The closing of Henry Harris Gate has caused such an inconvenience for me and my mom, who is 86 years old. She is in a wheelchair and cannot go to church. It is the only access to Bergen Point Community Church on 5th St. where my mom was a member for many …
To the Editor: All Bayonne Veterans are invited to participate in the dedication of a new monument at Don Ahern Veterans Memorial Stadium. Bayonne has many veteran monuments throughout town that honor various groups and conflicts. All these are for veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice and gave up their lives for their country. The …
To the Editor: On behalf of the Bayonne Elite Diamond cheerleaders, coaching staff, and parents, we would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the people, organizations, and businesses who donated to help the girls reach their goal of attending the U.S. Finals Cheerleading competition in Providence, RI on May 7. Whether large or small, …
To the Editor: The Bayonne Community Mental Health Center recently held its 9th Annual Dine Out for Mental Health Month. This annual event serves to raise some funds for the center while reminding the community of our presence here, ready to serve those dealing with a variety of mental health issues. We would like to …
To the Editor: The members of the Friends of Saint Francis Organization of Bayonne extend sincere appreciation to the many friends, colleagues, and businesses for their participation in our “Springtime on the Boardwalk” Dinner Party hosted on April 9 and for assisting our volunteer efforts to uphold the Franciscan values of rendering service and support …
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To the Editor: Will it take another tragedy such as that of Chris Kyle and Eddie Ray Routh for the U.S. government to pass legislation that will provide an initial mental health screening for a new recruit aspiring to enlist in the armed forces? Currently, an individual enlisting in the armed forces undergoes a physical …
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To the Editor: It appears that the “brain-trust” within City Hall should re-examine their actions. By this I mean, the words spoken in no way match reality. Here are only two examples: First, whenever a sports facility is renovated, the words heard are—“Not a bad seat in the house.” Then one looks at the baseball …
To the Editor: Bayonne could be the ideal place for millennials in their 20s who work in New York City. Public transportation makes the commute easily accessible, and there are a number of fantastic restaurants in our town that would make even New Yorkers jealous. I, myself, work in the city on a daily basis, …
To the Editor: In her book, “Facing History and Ourselves: The Holocaust and Human Behavior Resource Book,” Margot Stern Strom writes, “In May 1983, Richard Cohen wrote an article in the Washington Post entitled “Killing Truth.” How do you kill truth? Denial. If a person or a group is allowed to promote the denial of …
To the Editor: I am appalled by the lack of consideration on the part of dog owners who do not pick up after their pets. As I walk my dog in County Park I notice dog feces on the grassy areas along the paths and around the tennis courts. Most of the offenders are owners …