Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Dear Editor: I would like to acknowledge publicly the valorous men and women of Post 107 in Hoboken for the respectful tribute to our fallen and serving, including those we lost in 9-11 and our Police and Fire personnel. The memorial service was sparsely attended, but the prayers and the hearts were there, including Councilman …
Dear Editor: The results of Round 1 of the Mayoral Race have made one thing absolutely clear – Hobokenites want “Change” not rhetoric. And in Round 2 there is a very clear choice between candidates with different explanations of how Hoboken got into a financial calamity, and with different visions for the future. Electing Dawn …
Dear Editor, On Sunday, May 17, the Hoboken Harriers Running Club (HOHA) held their eleventh annual HOHA Classic 5-Mile Race. The event was extremely successful with more than 500 runners participating even though the weather was chilly and windy. The net proceeds of the event go to the Jubilee Center (www.jubileecenterhoboken.org), an after school and …
Dear Editor: I am happy and proud to support my friend, Dawn Zimmer, as Hoboken’s next Mayor. I have worked closely with Dawn, and know the commitment, intelligence, and integrity she brings to everything she does. She is exactly what Hoboken needs to lead us in the difficult challenges we now face. We also need …
Continue reading “Why you should vote for Zimmer team in June”
Dear Editor: I am writing to convey my heartfelt appreciation to all those who voted in the school board election on April 21. While the results were not what I had hoped, I am extremely proud of the six years that I have served on the Board of Education. During that time, I dedicated myself …
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Dear Editor: It’s that time again. May 14th, 2009 marked the eleventh year anniversary of the passing of Hoboken’s favorite son, Frank Sinatra. His music, movies and records are still strong sellers and the recently released CD ‘Sinatra at the Meadowlands’ is a welcome ‘new’ addition to the many recordings already in circulation. It’s a …
Continue reading “Remembering the ‘voice’ of many generations”
Dear Editor: Sunday I had the pleasure of attending the Hoboken Arts & Music Festival. Despite the rain, the event still went on. Most of the vendors set up their tents, the music was rocking and the public still attended, walking along Washington Street with their umbrellas so as not to miss out. Even in …
Continue reading “Success of the Hoboken Arts & Music Festival”
Dear Editor: I have lived in Hoboken for 19 years. I have never been politically involved, until now. Although I vote in every election and have even donated to a candidate here or there, I have never volunteered for a campaign before. This year changed all that. As a parent of four children (two in …
Dear Editor: On April 25th, the Hoboken Historical Museum held its annual fundraiser – “The Great Hoboken Auction.” Many people came to have a fun evening. They did. Many people came to shop for bargains. They got them. Many people came to get unusual items, antiques, art, and priceless events. They got them, too. Without …
Dear Editor: It gives me great pleasure in announcing that Sunday, April 19 through Saturday, April 25 was designed National Volunteer Week. Hoboken University Medical Center is grateful to those who gave their time and talents to our patients, their families and staff. There were 121 participants in our 2008 Volunteer Program who donated 13,025 …