Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Dear Editor: I am writing to urge PBA and PSOA heads Mr. Lombardi and Mr. Drishti to stop the police layoffs. While there are millions in reserves that Hoboken shouldn’t touch, there will be a large sum specifically reserved for officers – two years of retroactive raises – pending contract arbitration. The best use of …
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Dear Editor: I wanted to give you some prospective of how my wife and I feel. I am a 10-year Hoboken resident and my wife is a four-year Hoboken resident, transplanted from NYC, so we are considered “New Hoboken” residents and I believe I can speak for some of us. Rest assured if this city …
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Dear Editor: My name is Justin DePascale. I am a 32-year-old resident and police officer, not in jeopardy by the layoff plan. I have lived in Hoboken all of my life. I recently moved out for less than a year and collectively decided, with my wife Cara, to move back because Hoboken is the place …
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Dear Editor: “…The most wonderful time of the year.” Many parents smile at this annual “Staples” TV commercial. I always loved the beginning of a school year – catching up with old friends, meeting new friends, the anticipation of new challenges. I cannot believe my son begins eighth grade, and I am elated he is …
Dear Editor: Mayor Zimmer’s municipal government austerity budget and Governor’s Christie’s two percent annual increase cap are effective first steps in property tax reform. But much more needs to be done! Remember, the municipal portion represents about one-third of property taxes. The BOE and County portions each represent about one-third, too. While the BOE tax …
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Dear Editor: We can all agree that parking in Hoboken is a pain, but much more important than the inconvenience of not finding parking is the safety of ourselves, our families, and our neighbors. When it comes to parking in or within 25 feet of crosswalks, not only is this a violation of State law, …
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Dear Editor: As a taxpayer for the past six years, I have seen my taxes whipsaw due to gross and corrupt mismanagement at city hall from prior administrations. In regard to the police and municipal layoffs, I stand behind Dawn’s decision to reduce costs to keep her pledge to reduce taxes. It is a tough …
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Dear Editor: The Hoboken Parking Utility again is playing games. They continue to make parking as difficult as possible with their NEW MUNI parking machines. ALSO, they change the parking rules at will. The white lines were placed at the areas where you could legally park! First, it was 25 feet, then 20 feet, then …
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Dear Editor: Hoboken Police Chief Anthony Falco and Lieutenant Ken Ferrante would like to thank the many who were responsible for making the 2010 Hoboken Police Department’s Community Policing’s National Night Out possible. On Monday, Aug. 3, our department held its annual National Night Out Against Crime and Drugs on 3rd and Harrison Street. Over …
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Dear Editor: On Sunday, Aug. 29, I was biking in the bike lane on Madison Street. I came upon a car that was parked in the bike lane. This is a usual occurrence. What made this occasion unusual was that there was a police car a few feet in front of me, and the police …
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