Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
To the Editor: Hurricane Sandy certainly had a devastating impact on Bayonne residents financially, but the emotional impact was something that no words can truly describe. There is something to be said about feeling helpless and hopeless and how the two go hand in hand. My mother lives in the Country Village area of Bayonne. …
To the Editor: From his days as a lifesaving Bayonne fireman to his days as a councilman procuring gasoline for our community during Hurricane Sandy, Joe Hurley has exemplified straightforward commitment to public service to our community of Bayonne. I fervently urge the electorate of the Second Ward to honor and respect that commitment to …
To the Editor: Friends in Bayonne, please get out and vote! I kindly ask that you vote for a man who has made his position as City Council President his full time and true passion. A man who is truly known for working too hard and caring too much. A man I have watched over …
To the Editor: I am writing this letter to sincerely and from the bottom of my heart thank the voters of the City of Bayonne who voted on May 13 for me and the rest of my team headed by Jimmy Davis. It was gratifying to witness the outpouring of support for our team in …
To the Editor: Gary La Pelusa is an honest, caring family man. He does what is right for the City of Bayonne. He cares about his town. Gary is the only person who has stood up against the machine and voted with a clear conscience. After four years of higher taxes, and one of the …
To the Editor: To all of you who have come to know Terry Ruane over the years as a letter carrier, postmaster, council president, family man, and friend , this letter is not meant for you. You already know of Terry’s tireless efforts on our behalf for the city of Bayonne. This letter is meant …
To the Editor: Make no mistake, I’m looking for a teaching job with the Bayonne Board of Education. If Mayor Mark Smith is reelected, I might get an 8 percent raise over current rates, whereas if Jimmy Davis heads to City Hall I’m looking at a bump up of 17.9 percent. As a man of …
To the Editor: My husband is Gary La Pelusa, Sr. We have been married for almost 23 years, and we have four children. We were born and raised in Bayonne, and we have decided to raise our family here. We run a local family-owned business, celebrating our 25th year. Gary is very proud of where …
To the Editor: Is the entire city the mayor’s fault? As a resident in the city of Bayonne from the first day born I saw the city change several times. In the 1960s before the houses from 16th street and Ave A to almost 19th Street and Country Village, this was a beautiful park and stadium. People …
To the Editor: On May 13, Bayonne residents had the opportunity to vote in the municipal election. Before the night was over, it was clear the race was close and there would be a runoff. After all the votes were tallied, Mayor Mark Smith had 49 percent while Jimmy Davis had 47 percent. In order …