Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
To the Editor: Why would our business administrator, Joe DeMarco want to get rid of these employees who provide a vital service to our city? I grew suspicious when I learned the zone management program would be restructured. When the employees were identified, it was my opinion that there was no clear justification for them …
To the Editor: We would like to take this time to thank all the churches that participated in the third annual Christian youth rally at 16th Street Park. It was a blessing to encourage and uplift the youth of Bayonne. We would also like to thank the following businesses for their contributions. We truly felt …
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To the Editor: Over the course of the last couple weeks, I have attended three different meetings regarding the downtown bridge construction. Two of these meetings were held in at the Bayonne Initiative and one at St. Andrew’s, hosted by the city. I did also attend the initial meeting held at 174 Broadway in Sept., …
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To the Editor: The people of Bayonne deserve to know that they are not alone in their opposition to Common Core. Educational experts and renowned academics from coast to coast join them in rejecting the use of these so-called standards in our schools. Common Core is an abbreviation referring to the common core state standards …
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To the Editor: Friday, May 29, was a day of fun in the sun for the students of All Saints Catholic Academy. Our annual field day was a great success thanks to a multitude of people. To Pete Amadeo and the Bayonne Parks and Recreation Staff, thank you for your assistance throughout the day. As …
With their sights set on a perfect season, the (8-0) Blackhawks faced one more foe as they took on the (5-4) Red Wings in the JCC of Bayonne Jr. Division Floor Hockey “Gold Medal” round. The high powered Blackhawks dominated right from the opening whistle as Edward Denne assisted Sebastian Valles on four straight net …
To the Editor: My name is Adriane Sclafane, and I am a lifelong Bayonne resident, who has been diagnosed with Stage 4 Chronic Kidney Disease. I was a public school teacher in Bayonne for 44 years, retiring in 2013. I hope to make my community aware of my need for a living donor. Stage 4 …
To the Editor: I am at work on a book about Bayonne’s own, actress Sandra Dee, who was born Alexandra Zuck to John and Mary (Cymboliak) in 1942. When Sandra’s parents divorced, Mary married businessman Eugene Douvan and changed Sandra’s last name from Zuck to Douvan. Sandra and Mary later moved to New York City …
To the Editor: Friday morning, June 5, I had gotten out of work early, and decided to drive my son to Bayonne High School. He has the first period class, and so up Avenue A we went. I dropped him off on Avenue A and 29th Street, as I usually do when I am able …