Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Dear Editor: In the 1880s, Joseph Pulitzer famously posted a sign in the lobby of his paper, the New York World, which read: “The World has no friends.” I’m fairly certain that I will never win one of his namesake awards, so without reservation I can safely say that Pulitzer got it dead wrong. Sometimes …
Dear Editor: The terror of the two wheelers continues. As previously reported, bikers coming up one way streets, up on the sidewalks, a danger to senior citizens, mothers and children. You’ve heard of the young lady on a bike, on a cell phone, on the Washington Street sidewalk – oops! I just bonked into some …
Dear Editor: In December, an article written in a throw away newsletter, wrapped deep within sales and advertising flyers that are delivered on Friday to doorsteps, came to my attention. The article involved a massive renovation plan for Church Square Park that has been evolving behind the scenes. Last summer, a couple of women took …
Continue reading “Preserve Church Square Park for citizens of all ages”
Dear Editor: On behalf of Mayor Dawn Zimmer, I want to thank everyone who participated in the City Hall Holiday Tree Lighting. What a great success! It was wonderful having so many children and teachers sharing their talents and making this such a special community event. I want to recognize the efforts of the Hoboken …
Continue reading “Thanks to all who made the tree lighting so special”
Dear Editor: Dear Mayor Zimmer: One of the objectives of Hoboken Revolt is to drive a significant reduction in property taxes without compromising the safety and soundness of our town. Obtaining forensic and efficiency audits of city agencies and departments is an essential first step toward identifying cost savings, while ensuring that we continue to …
Continue reading “City department audits should be publicly released”
Dear Editor: I would like to take a brief moment to reflect on last year and look towards the challenges we face in the year ahead in Hoboken. First, I am humbled and honored by the thousands of residents who placed their trust in me and bestowed upon me the honor of serving as one …
Continue reading “New Year’s message from Councilman Bhalla”
Dear Editor: To the members of the Hoboken Board of Education: This letter is to thank you for selecting Irene Sobolov as the newest member of the Hoboken Board of Education. Irene is a Hoboken parent who has worked tirelessly as a volunteer within the Hoboken school system. Irene attended Hoboken public schools and knows …
Dear Editor: I was recently informed by Mayor Zimmer that after 12 years of service I will not be reappointed to Hoboken’s Planning Board. (Did the Reporter jinx me weeks ago when I was mistakenly referred to as “FORMER Planning Board member”?) It has been my sincere pleasure to serve on this board and I …
Continue reading “Grateful for chance to serve; nor sure why not reappointed”
Dear Editor: We wish to express our sincere gratitude to our City Council colleagues in electing us to the positions of President and VP of the vital legislative body for the City of Hoboken. With humility, we ask all fellow council members and citizens of our community to work toward consensus and compromise as we …
Dear Editor: Whether you’re new to the city of Hoboken, or whether you’re born and raised here, if you pay taxes to our fair city, you’ve been had. Whether from corruption or incompetence, Hobokenites have long been victims of a political culture designed to divert public money from useful purposes and into the pockets of …