Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Dear Editor: In response to a letter to the editor from Republican candidates Jude & James needs clarification. Residents of the 33rd legislative district have seen dramatic shifts in the investment of working class affordable housing. Whether in Hoboken, Jersey City’s Gold Coast or other cities throughout North Hudson, market forces are driving housing opportunities …
Dear Editor: Recently, the Board of Education school board members have commented in the Reporter. Mr. Biancamano referred to the Board’s efforts to reduce expenses for litigation. Mr. Kluepfel referred to the increased SAT scores, and other improved test scores in literacy and math. These are encouraging signs for a school district that has received …
Dear Editor: Rent control is Hoboken’s most persistent policy problem and its most divisive political issue. A yes vote On November 5th solves the major public affairs rent regulation issues in Hoboken and seeds solutions to the remaining technical problems with the administration of the ordinance. Hoboken’s residents and elected officials have had to confront …
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Dear Editor: My name is James Sanford and I am running with Governor Chris Christie for the privilege of representing you as State Senator for the 33rd Legislative District. Together with my running mates Jude Tiscornia and Armando Hernandez we are campaigning in Hoboken, Jersey City, Weehawken, and Union City for your vote. Recently, Jude …
Dear Editor: I write in response to Perry Belfiore’s vile letter aimed at destroying Councilman Ravi Bhalla’s good name. It is important for the public to know the facts about Ravi. After rehashing past allegations about Ravi that were discredited years ago, Mr. Belfiore levels a series of new claims about Ravi’s recently joining a …
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Dear Editor: I am writing to express my strong support for the Kids First team of Leon Gold, Irene Sobolov, and Jennifer Evans in the upcoming Board of Education election. As a Board member as well as a Wallace parent, I have seen the wonderful, positive changes occurring over the past few years and I …
Dear Editor: As a taxpayer coalition, Hoboken Revolt has taken the position that passage of the upcoming referendum on rent control is in the best interest of not only the taxpayers but the entire Hoboken community. This is why we are asking everyone to vote yes to change the rent control law. By voting yes …
Dear Editor: James Gilbarty is the kind of man who the Hoboken Board of Education needs. Raised in Hoboken, he loves this town and he is committed to giving back to the school system from which he gained so much. I had the privilege of being James’s first coach in his long athletic career, and …
Dear Editor: I would like to introduce myself as a candidate for the Hoboken Board of Education in the upcoming November election. I am proud to be running as part of the Kids First slate along with current Board members Leon Gold and Irene Sobolov. My husband and I have two daughters enrolled in the …
Dear Editor: My name is Laura Miani and I am a Candidate for Council at Large on the Vision for Hoboken Slate. I am a married mother of two. I have 25 years experience on Wall Street, mostly as an Institutional Equity salesperson at a boutique brokerage firm. I am currently a trustee at the …