Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Dear Editor: I have been a resident of Hoboken for the past four years. My older son attends Brandt School in the Pre-K program and my younger son will follow in his footsteps. My husband and I have committed to raising our children in Hoboken, which includes sending them to Hoboken public schools. For this …
Dear Editor: Hoboken, our little town by the Hudson River actually makes significant contribution to the national image. Apart from the regular tune of baseball and pride birth place of Sinatra, we are known for the prettiest women in NJ and the most eligible bachelors. Hoboken has potentials that cannot be highlighted enough. Steven’s Institute …
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Dear Editor: I am writing as a 5th ward resident who is supporting Peter Cunningham for re-election this November 3rd. Take a walk between the viaduct and the Shoprite and you’re sure to notice that the 5th ward has some of the last undeveloped land in Hoboken, and we are at a critical juncture in …
Dear Editor: After reading the Reporter article, “Spooky Sights for Halloween” (Oct. 18) I took a walk to those “uptown blocks that decorate to the hilt”, and came across a pair of tourists taking pictures of the macabre scenes. Since I speak a few dozen Asian languages fluently (this one was Tung-Tai), I understood what …
Dear Editor: My name is Vera Sirota and I have a daughter in the Hoboken Public Schools Early Childhood Education Program. I am writing to share my thoughts about the upcoming Board of Education (BOE) election on November 3rd. With great delight and joy, I have seen my daughter blossom over the last year as …
Dear Editor: Carmelo Garcia is running for City Council in the 6th ward, my home. I have a unique perspective on his qualifications as a Commissioner for the Hoboken Housing Authority. Last year I, and my fellow Commissioners, removed Garcia as the HHA’s director. Firing Garcia was a clear choice. For 2014 HUD declared the …
Dear Editor: After 8 years of service, I remain as challenged, excited and motivated as ever to run for City Council. I love my City Council work and know I can still make a significant and positive difference. During my tenure, we’ve accomplished a lot, overcoming many challenges along the way. When I first set …
Dear Editor: Hoboken has now OK’d bikes on sidewalks (a real killer let loose) pray tell, will bike lanes on sidewalks will be painted along curbs, or will they be painted along outside of stores, so people can get hit coming out? Some senior citizens homes have talked about letting seniors walk in gutter along …
Dear Editor: Over the last year, Hoboken Reporter writer Al Sullivan has continued to promote the rumor that Anthony Romano is preparing to run for mayor of Hoboken in the next mayoral election. As a matter of background, Mr. Romano is currently Hoboken’s sole representative as Hudson County Freeholder. One of the many responsibilities of …
Dear Editor: For the past twelve years, I have dedicated a great deal of my time and energy to the people of the 3rd Ward. In the past, I have advocated for plans that benefit the community and I have fought against measures that would hurt it. Now, I am running for re-election so I …