Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
To the Editor: I am not a politician, nor do I care much for politicians, so I can say that America is deplorable. Today America has sunk to the ultimate possible low. We have long since lost our way and forgotten what to be America is. As we look around the world, the world is …
To the Editor: Diane Kellmyer is right on par with her complaints about drivers. This summer my car was totaled when it was parked on Kennedy by a drunken bum who they arrested. I have seen motorists on the Boulevard doing at least 45 mph in a 25 mph speed zone, especially at night, ignoring …
To the Editor: After living in Union City for the past 10 years and crossing the Heights through Union City and North Bergen twice a day to commute to my job in Bergen County, I have learned the rules of Hudson County driving. You do not need to come to a full stop at a …
To the Editor: The family of James N. Rentas would like to thank the citizens of Bayonne, its surrounding communities, and beyond for their presence and support of our Ninth Annual Walk for Cancer Research. The sponsorships and donations from family, friends, and businesses were overwhelming. The number of participants was heartwarming. There are no …
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To the Editor: Recently, the Bayonne Elks Lodge 434 was mentioned having donated well over $3,000 to the State Army of Hope, and affiliated veterans’ charities. The Army of Hope is an Elk Committee that directly benefits severely injured and fallen soldiers and their families. I would like to thank the following corporate sponsorships: Gridiron …
To the Editor: Here are three statements universally accepted: 1) Parents want the best for their children2) The key to success is a fine education3) The teacher is the most important integral aspect in the learning process. All this is mentioned against the background of Bayonne being a large, urban, and diverse community. Some would …
To the Editor: Since when is it legal to cross a double line on a street? Did I miss that in my drivers’ manual? On the Broadway and 32nd Walgreens, as well as 56th St. T.D. Bank location on Broadway, it happens daily. When they make this illegal turn, selfish drivers (who give you a …
To the Editor: I wish to express my sincere thanks to all members of the community for their generosity in supporting the HIGHWAYS annual backpack drive. Because of their support, we were able to provide more than 100 Bayonne students with backpacks filled with school supplies as they began the new school year. Our special …
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To the Editor: This is a thank you to the people who came to the carport sale on Saturday, September 24, for the benefit of St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. I want those who came to know that the proceeds for the sale came to $304.50. A check in that amount was sent to St. Jude’s …
To the Editor: When will the already long-delayed restoration of Brady’s Dock, which is located at the foot of Lexington Avenue and East 1st Street, be completed, including the following: restoration of numerous rotting timber posts, which are located along the East 1st Street Dock Frontage; restoration of storm-damaged, easternmost vertical timber fencing at dockside; …