Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Dear Editor: The ugly case involving Peter Camaranno makes ethics reform in Hoboken a priority. I urge the City Council and acting Mayor Zimmer to consider the following: 1) Impose a zero tolerance policy on all employees. If anyone is indicted on a felony charge relating to their city job, that person should be immediately …
Dear Editor: While watching the City Council meeting of August 5th 2009, I could not believe what I heard from two of the public speakers, Jim Vance and Lane Bajardi (active Mason campaign operatives ) who felt the need to address the microphone to complain about how they don’t like being criticized on the “blogs”. …
Continue reading “Soares tells Vance and Bajaradi to quit complaining”
Dear Editor: The political scandals rocking Hudson County ought to make us pause, on a deeper level, to reflect on the systemic corruption that plagues the entire American political system. To run for office at any level as a Democrat or Republican (the two de facto political parties) one must either be independently wealthy, or …
Continue reading “A teachable moment in ethics for Hudson County, and America”
Dear Editor, A few weeks ago I wrote about bikes being an excellent alternative means of transportation in many urban areas, but not in Hoboken. I alleged that many local riders don’t conform to New Jersey’s bike rules, and that local authorities don’t enforce bike regulations. Ironically, this evening (August 6) a cyclist riding on …
Continue reading “Bike-safety improvements would be a bonus”
Dear Editor: The website that your newspaper runs picked up a discussion that I started at the “Hoboken Revolt” forum in an effort to clarify my position on a proposed ordinance to change the method used to appoint members of Hoboken’s Zoning Board. My post triggered a spirited exchange on the value of the council …
Continue reading “Keim clarifies her position, answers critics”
Dear Editor: On behalf of my Chairwoman Jean Rodriguez and Board of Commissioners, as the Executive Director of the Hoboken Housing Authority, we commend and applaud the outstanding job performed on National Night Out by Police Chief Anthony Falco and the Hoboken Police Department. The planning, organization and implementation of this Event produced educational activities, …
Continue reading “Garcia thanks agencies for ‘best’ National Night Out”
Dear Editor: Regardless of whom one supported in the June mayoral runoff election, the recent events that led to the resignation of former mayor Peter Cammarano are ugly and sad. The original election, as well as the June run-off, was hard-fought, divisive, and extremely close. Whether or not you believe that Mr. Cammarano and his …
Dear Editor: I have been a Hoboken resident since 2001. I have maintained a residence in New Jersey since 1983. In all that time I have never entered a polling booth and pulled the lever for any candidate other than those running on the Democratic ticket. I have supported the party with both my vote …
Continue reading “N.J. Democrats have turned a blind eye to corruption”
Dear Editor: While I really appreciated your printing the heartfelt responses of Hobokenites about disgraced ex-mayor Peter Cammarano, I was astonished to read that several people mentioned they had “no idea who Dawn Zimmer was.” It’s not difficult to find information about any of the candidates online or in the paper or even going to …
Continue reading “No excuse for those who aren’t informed about local politics”