Category: Hoboken Letters

Dear Editor: The Hoboken Police Department’s second summer event was held during the week of Aug.16-20. That was the Junior Police Academy for ages 12 to 15 years old. Chief Anthony P. Falco wanted to bring back what was originally named ‘Youth Week’, with a few enhancements to the program creating a police academy-simulated environment. …

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Dear Editor: I would like to thank Director Leo Pellegrini and the City of Hoboken for extending the use of the community pool, located at the Boys and Girls Club, so that the children of Hoboken could continue to use the pool before starting the new school year. I will continue to advocate that the …

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Dear Editor: I want to thank the 4th Ward residents for their support and words of encouragement over the past few weeks. The highlight of collecting signatures to get on the ballot has been listening to my neighbors and getting to know them better. Throughout the summer, we paid attention to the campaigns of Mr. …

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Dear Editor: I urge Mayor Zimmer to reflect and reconsider the wisdom of police layoffs. The rationale behind this decision boggles the imagination. Hoboken, which during the 60s and 70s was barely livable because of high crime, is currently one of the safest, most beautiful urban areas in the country. All that might soon change, …

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Dear Editor: At this time, when simmering anger, disrespectful public behavior, and pointless political posturing are exhibited in the conduct of some members of the public and some members of the council at our city council meetings, I find it notable that the five reform members of the city council are the members who behave …

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Dear Editor: It should go without saying that times are tough. Everyone is forced to do more with much less, and that includes government. Two weeks ago, New Jersey Transit changed the route and timetable for the Hudson Bergen Light Rail. This is a decision that NJ Transit made in order to close a $300 …

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Dear Editor: A magnificent, educational, and uplifting event was held last week to celebrate the return to school for our children of the Hoboken Housing Authority. I wanted to take a moment to distinguish these incredible volunteers who helped make this vision a reality and a successful program. First and foremost, a special thank you …

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An error was made in typing up last week’s letter from Dr. Daniel Simone entitled “Stop the police layoffs and demotions.” The first paragraph should have read: Recently Mayor Zimmer introduced her budget to the City Council and called upon efficiency in local government. It included a small tax decrease. She also included in her …

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Dear Editor: Wow, I love The Hoboken Reporter. Each week, I wait to see what goodies there are in this paper. It is better than the funny papers used to be. First, I have a firm belief that one of the things that makes Hoboken desirable are the police. We can have the Cake Boss …

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Dear Editor: On behalf of the children of the Hoboken Housing Authority, I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank everyone who helped to make our Rye Playland Field Trip such a success. Without your support and generosity, this trip would not have been possible. The children had a great time at the …

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