Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Dear Editor: My name is Bonnie Murray. Hoboken is very special to me. I met my husband here, we are raising our two children here. Hoboken has given so much to our family, I want to give back to the city and create positive change in the 2nd Ward. I’ve been working as a concerned …
Continue reading “‘I believe we need to drive progress in Hoboken’”
Dear Editor: Hoboken is a great city to live in. As a fairly new resident, Hoboken’s wonderful parks, clean streets, fantastic views and friendly neighbors have impressed me. Hoboken offers many wonderful opportunities for dining, shopping, recreation, housing and education. However, I believe there are two things that Hoboken and New Jersey Transit can do …
Continue reading “Advocating for safety and disability access improvements in Hoboken and on PATH”
Dear Editor: On behalf of myself and the entire Elysian Board of Trustees we would like to thank all of our families, wonderful teachers, superb staff and the Hoboken community in general for all of their support in helping us obtain a brand new state of the art facility. Our new building at 1460 Garden …
Continue reading “Elysian Charter School is thankful for our new school”
Dear Editor: I am running for the City Council because of my deep commitment to the residents of the 3rd Ward. The upcoming November Election is crucial to Hoboken’s future, and will decide the direction that our City embarks upon for years to come. I cannot stand by on the sidelines and allow the town …
Dear Editor: My name is Eduardo Gonzalez and I am a council candidate for Hoboken’s 5th Ward. I am married to my beautiful wife, Francoise Vielot of 13 years and we have three young children, 9 years old, 6 years old, and 15 months old. We are committed to Hoboken and want to see her …
Dear Editor: Over the last five years I’ve worked vigorously to achieve many of my original campaign goals I made when I was first elected in November 2010 to represent Hoboken’s 4th Ward. That evening I stated the 4th Ward had been forgotten and it was now time to fight to make our ward a …
Continue reading “Re-elect Tim Occhipinti as your 4th Ward council representative”
Dear Editor: I had the honor in 2011 of attending the event at Pier A Park in Hoboken marking the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. At that time, the city proudly displayed plans for a 9/11 memorial. Yet in the 4 years since, nothing has been done. Every September, our government promises to build …
Dear Editor: In the 2nd Ward, a feeling of community thrives throughout our neighborhoods from Willow Ave. to the Waterfront. My name is Peter Biancamano and I am a fortunate son of the 2nd Ward, where I was born and raised. My interest in acting as a liaison between City Hall and my neighbors began …
Dear neighbors and friends: I am excited to officially launch my campaign for City Council to represent Hoboken’s 2nd Ward. Everyone has that one issue that compels them to take action – whether it is fighting for safety on your streets, more affordable housing, better education, a park in your neighborhood, or something else. In …
Dear Editor: Although I live in another NJ town, this is the second interaction I have had with the Hoboken Police Dept. and I would like to commend them for their outstanding work. In two instances, I contacted the police regarding a Hoboken-based friend who is disabled and lives independently. I asked them to conduct …
Continue reading “Hoboken police showed kindness in dealing with friend”