Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Dear Editor: When Hurricane Sandy roared ashore last October, it brought more than sustained, damaging winds. Because of its tremendous size, Sandy blew a storm surge into the New Jersey and New York coastlines that created devastation in the region to the tune of more than $60 billion. But that$60 billion “total” estimate speaks to …
Dear Editor: The PSE&G $3.9 billion utility rate hike proposal is based on the argument that they need to upgrade infrastructure to avoid the problems caused by the next big storm. AARP opposes the proposal not only because many people cannot afford to pay more, but because of the rather curious and precedent-setting process they …
Dear Editor: For over 100 years the United States Postal Service has been receiving letters addressed to Santa Claus. The holiday tradition became so popular that in 1912 Postmaster General Frank Hitchcock created what has come to be known as Operation Santa. That tradition lives on in Hoboken! As in years past, a mailbox reserved …
Dear Editor: We want to extend our deepest thanks once again to all of the first responders who came to the aid of our end of the block on Monday. The fire at 327 Adams Street was managed expertly by the crews of the Hoboken Fire Department – with assistance from the Jersey City and …
Dear Editor: The recent proposed letter which opposes the expansion of HOLA charter school to 7th and 8th grades by School Superintendent, Dr. Toback, at behest of the Board of Education majority, focused on the cost of charters to the public school system. In support of their position, the letter and subsequent statements have referred …
Dear Editor: Superintendent Toback has drafted an impact statement letter to the NJ State Commissioner assessing the impact to the Hoboken School District that would result from the proposed expansion of the Hola Hoboken Dual Language Charter School. The proposed impact statement generated considerable discussion at the Hoboken Board of Education meeting. Many parents of …
Dear Editor: The senior yoga program was one of the casualties of Hurricane Sandy. It is now back, better than ever, every Tuesday morning at 8:30 in the Multi-Service Center at 2nd and Grand Street. All seniors are welcome to this free program that offers the caring instruction of Rebekah Aramini Lupo, a certified senior …
Dear Editor: On behalf of the coaches, staff, and players, we would like to thank you for your generous donation. The Hoboken High School Redwings Football Team would like to thank the following: Russell at Basile’s Pizza Gaston at Trattoria Soporito Vito and Freddy at Vito’s Italian Deli Luis and Mark at Rosticeria Da Gigi …
Dear Editor: Growing up in the 1960s, some of my earliest memories are of the Civil Rights Movement and the Beatles. It was an era that ushered in a philosophical and generational change in our nation. Ordinary people performed extraordinary feats that changed the world. Today, we have the opportunity to change the world and …
Dear Editor: Frank Sinatra was born Dec. 12, 1915 in Hoboken, and subsequently became a giant in the entertainment industry, singing with the big bands, radio, movies, television, concerts…he did it all, his way. It is with some measure of joy that we celebrate Ole Blue Eyes’ 98th birthday. Stars of today and yesteryear, the …