In Tune with June

Recently I caught a 1949 movie on television — “On the Town.” It was filled with stars I recognized and you might, too, including Frank Sinatra (everyone knows him) and Gene Kelly. Yes, I enjoyed seeing the film but when I was invited to see the latest stage revival of “On the Town” I wasn’t …

A bridge too far?

What is wrong with the governors of New York and New Jersey? In a joint veto, they undid legislation that would have begun the long-overdue process of reforming the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The scandal-ridden agency has been a political patronage machine for decades, and a puppet for political manipulation even …

Lucked out in Hoboken

When Mayor Dawn Zimmer decided not to push ahead with her rolling revaluation program in Hoboken, she did her opposition on the City Council a big favor. Although the council is split five to four in favor of pro-Zimmer members, all nine of the council originally voted for the measure. Then, apparently hearing outrage from …