Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
To the Editor: I am writing this letter to express my and my other residents’ surprise that Council Member Juan M. Perez, the first Hispanic council member in the history of the City of Bayonne, was not elected by his fellow council members as council president. It is well noted by the people that the …
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To the Editor: Two years ago, I began the Bayonne School Board Choice Movement to bring an elected School Board to Bayonne. Now, after more than 24 months of diligently piecing together a grassroots effort that collected more than 3,000 signatures of registered voters on behalf of this cause, we are fast approaching the tipping …
To the Editor: The massive movement of unaccompanied children from Central America across our southern border has the potential for massive exploitation and trafficking of those children. All these unaccompanied children are extremely vulnerable to being exploited and trafficked both in the U.S. and on their way to our border for sex trafficking and sex …
To the Editor: What an amazing day and night we all experienced on Inauguration Day Bayonne 2014. Did we feel like we had some unity in the community yesterday? I believe so. I would like to personally thank each and every vendor who made the time not only to talk with me and work with …
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To the Editor: Congressman Donald Payne, Jr. has co-sponsored legislation in support of Alzheimer’s disease research funding to benefit over 5 million Americans. More recently, he has joined many of his fellow House Representatives to co-sponsor H.R. 4351—Alzheimer’s Accountability Act that would ensure that Congress will know what the scientists need to find an effective …
To the Editor: More than one million New Jersey residents are caring for an aging parent or loved one, helping them to live independently in their own homes. Family caregivers have a huge responsibility and their roles are challenging. Tasks include performing medical or nursing tasks for their loved ones with multiple, chronic physical and …
To the Editor: How few does a group of people have to be not to matter? How many do they have to number in order to be recognized and respected by state officials? A substantial minority of people in New Jersey still depend exclusively on landline phone service. Most have depended on their landline phones …
To the Editor: My name is Jennie. I consider myself a community activist for the betterment of my town, Bayonne. More than 10 years ago, I attended College and was selected to the Government Committee of Bayonne in 2000. When we had the first large meeting, I was amazed to hear something I penned, completed …
To the Editor: I would like to wish everyone a happy and safe 4th of July. During this time of year, I am reminded of all of my great friends and family members who would send me care packages when I was overseas serving in the military. Please do not forget to send some love …
To the Editor: Recently, Bee’s Art Studio opened its studio to showcase local artists and their work. The opening night was June 20 and the display will continue through July 11. The studio, located at 914 Broadway in Bayonne, is featuring works from Elliot Appel, Bryan Cicalese, Christine Crowley, Bar Napkin Art’s Kevin Delaney who …