Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
To the Editor: The Nicholas Oresko School PTO would like to extend our gratitude to all those who have made our annual fundraiser a great success! A big shoutout goes to our dedicated Fundraising Committee who had spent countless days and hours volunteering in every way possible. What spirit and commitment!Couldn’t have done it without …
To the Editor: The last edition of the Community News had an article about the missing West Sixth Street. What brought memories to me was the picture of the old CNJ railroad bridge remains. While it was still running, I would use it from Bayonne to Elizabethport for work. I still remember the pictures from …
To the Editor: On May 14, lots of area residents will board buses in Teaneck and Wayne, NJ to attend a historic global climate action – BreakFree Albany, 2016! In the Northeast, we’ll descend on Albany, New York, the biggest fossil fuel hub in the region. Bakken crude oil, fracked in North Dakota, is transferred …
To the Editor: I wish to thank all the vendors and shoppers who helped make the 56th Street Senior Center’s Spring Craft Fair such a huge success. I especially wish to thank Pete Amadeo, Ralph Savo, and the City of Bayonne for without their help the fair could not have been held. Hopefully those who …
To the Editor: Due to public outcry over animal welfare concerns, companies such as Ringling Brothers and Sea World have agreed to gradually phase out the use of elephants and orcas, respectively, in their shows. They seem to recognize the public’s changing attitude toward animals featured as entertainment. Whether their willingness to change comes from …
To the Editor: It was the windiest day I have seen in many years. The wind was howling at 30 to 40 miles per hour with gusts up to 50. Why is it that I mention this? It was April 3, 1972 when Douglas L. O’Neill and three other crewmen were shot down in Vietnam, …
To the Editor: We the parents of the Bayonne High School Cheerleaders would like to take this opportunity to thank our local businesses. The generosity that was shown led to the success of our largest fundraiser, Cup of Cheers, which is when the Bayonne grammar schools compete against each other. We know that living in …
To the Editor: This letter should have been written a long time ago, but it’s never too late to show one’s appreciation for a well-written newspaper column. The Bayonne Community News is to be congratulated for including “In Tune with June!” once a month. June Sturz is an excellent writer who covers the cultural arts …
To the Editor: Needless to say, the teachers will be whistling in the dark for another five years (like the last time) unless there is support. Where would this support come from to settle a contract? Here are some sources: Parents: Whether the child is an over-achiever, under-achiever, special needs, Honors, or Advanced Placement student, …
To the Editor: In response to last week’s edition of “Message from the Mayor,” spring is here. I wish our mayor would remind residents that it is the law to pick up after their dogs on all walks, and every dog should be on a leash! Now that the warm weather should be rolling in, …