Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
To the Editor: On behalf of myself and the forthcoming Bayonne Theater Company, I would like to thank all those who took the time to attend our second public conversation on May 1. I would also like to thank Mary Dunlap-Beales for the use of her office, Lorenzo’s Pizza for extending a discount for us, …
To the Editor: The Bayonne Memorial Day Parade, which has been a tradition in Bayonne for nearly 100 years, will be held on Monday, May 25.The parade is being led this year by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 226 with Glen Flora as its Commander. The theme for the parade is in “Memory of Spc. …
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Meeting for the first time this season, the (1-0) Devils took on the (1-0) Penguins in an early season JCC of Bayonne Senior Division Floor Hockey showdown. Brawling for every inch of space both squads played at midseason form with John Bautista, Chloe Gregory, Allen “Lefty” McComb and Mackenzie Woods setting the tone for the …
To the Editor: May 14, 2015 will mark 17 years since the death of singer/actor Frank Sinatra. He left an indelible legacy of classy showmanship in his illustrious career, particularly in pop music. The recent HBO documentary special, “Sinatra: All or Nothing At All,” was a no-punches-pulled, gutsy, warts-and-all revelation of an extraordinary man determined …
To the Editor: The Concerned Citizens of Bayonne celebrated 45 years of service to the Bayonne community at a dinner dance held on Saturday, April 18 at The Chandelier Restaurant. The organization was the recipient of proclamations from the Hudson County Board of Chosen Freeholders; James M. Davis, Mayor of Bayonne, and the Bayonne Municipal …
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To the Editor: The entrance way to the New Jersey Turnpike Westbound at 53rd Street and Avenue E during heavy traffic times is so much of a nightmare that it makes me want to relocate. When they will finally finish this construction is beyond me. Why is there a cement structure that causes every motorist …
To the Editor: Local Veteran Michael Wilson, who is State Commander of the American Legion, was honored at the Commanders Testimonial held at The Chandelier in Bayonne on April 25. The American Legion has a membership of more than 45,000 statewide and 1.2 million nationally. Mike, a Vietnam-era Navy veteran, was honored for his year …
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To the Editor: On April 18, the Bayonne Elks Lodge 434, through its Motorcycle Committee, held its Tenth Annual Blessing of the Bikes. The annual event’s goal is to raise awareness about road safety and good will and raise funds for the lodge’s charitable projects that benefit military, veterans, special needs residents, and youth in …
To the Editor: Earth Day is a wonderful time to celebrate the partnerships that improve the natural environment, enhance habitats, and help raise a new generation of environmental stewards. On Earth Day 2015, I participated in an event at Bayonne High School (BHS) that hit all three marks – and provided students with practical conservation …
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To the Editor: This letter is written in response to the front-page article about local Assembly Candidate Washington Flores. As most people know already, I enjoy writing weekly letters, enjoy speaking my mind about life, politics and was very vocal during the last mayoral election. I spoke about change and how bad Bayonne needed a …
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