Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Dear Editor: Sadie Leinkauf School sold! (the Citadel) now condos! Daniel L. Kealy School sold! (Fifth and Adams) now condos! Eleventh and Bloomfield sold (school and daycare) Sold, now condos! Catholic Schools merging to save themselves. Churches have not been left out of the condo makers…. Hudson Street Synagogue sold and now condos! Hudson Street …
Dear Editor: Regarding John Bredin’s free ferry idea, to quote the Gipper, “There you go again.” I can’t understand his fascination with pretty little “green, free, or low cost ferries.” Oh well, it was Fleet Week last week wasn’t it? Instead of wasting millions to develop, build, and subsidize ferries so people can go to …
Dear Editor: As with most of the experiences I have had over the years in volunteering within Hoboken’s public school system, I have found that the misperceptions spoken about outside the schools quickly dissolve when spending time within the public schools. The juniors I met at Junior Prep Day at Hoboken High School last month …
Dear Editor: On behalf of The Hudson School in Hoboken, I want to express my appreciation to the following businesses for their generous support of our recent Art and Music Fundraiser. Their absolutely delicious culinary offerings – hors d’oeuvres and entrées – enhanced our event immensely. Businesses who donated food included Anthony David, Imposto Pizzeria, …
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Dear Editor: Thanks to everyone who helped make this year’s Sinatra Idol Contest so special. What a great night it was. Thirteen singers competed for the title of Best Sinatra Style Singer. David J. Arellano of Staten Island, who has competed for the last three years, brought home the trophy for 1st place. Greg Myers …
Dear Editor: I am writing in response to Jake Stuiver’s letter that was published in last week’s Hoboken Reporter. I am a mother who has been politically involved in Hoboken for many years. The participation of Beth Mason’s two daughters in her political campaign does not make them fair game for political opponents to use …
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Dear Editor: On Sunday, June 6, 2010, our family suffered a tragic loss. Our 29-year-old cousin Marc Castellano, a New Jersey State Trooper, was killed in the line of duty. Marc leaves behind a wife, 2 toddlers and an extended grieving family. We thank our Hoboken Community for their outpouring of sympathy and prayers. When …
Dear Editor: I am responding to my friend Jake Stuiver’s letter of the other day. He wrote in response to my wife Councilwoman Beth Mason’s complaint that Zoning Board Chairman Tony Soares has brought our children into political debate, and that it had to stop. The issue is quite simple: our children are the most …
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Dear Editor: On June 9 and 10, one of the six remaining Bradford pear trees lining the sidewalk between the basketball courts and the gazebo in Church Square Park was cut down and the other five were hacked by men with chain saws, carelessly chopping off the major artery branches and leaving skinny young limbs …
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Dear Editor: This is in response to the Hoboken Reporter article dated June 13, 2010, “Sires talks economic stimulus, Revived Hoboken Chamber of Commerce hosts event.” First, I would like to compliment the Hoboken Chamber of Commerce for taking an active role in the business community and I commend Mr. Sires for taking time from …
Continue reading “Rep. Sires’ policies are hampering, not helping, small business”