Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Dear Editor: A charity in England is hoping to trace any descendants of a New Jersey man whose memory lives on by helping families in their time of need. The EC Roberts Centre in Portsmouth, Hampshire, is named after Ernest Cullen Roberts Jr. He was born in Hoboken on November 14 1896, the son of …
Dear Editor: Both presidential candidates will take the stage in the next two weeks to try to sell us on the idea they can lead our nation. One way to demonstrate they have what it takes to be president is to tell voters how they’ll keep Social Security strong for our kids and grandkids. Millions …
Continue reading “Candidates need to take a stand on Social Security”
Dear Editor:Just when we thought it was safe to relax, that a stake had been driven through the heart of the 9-11 Memorial boondoggle, we read, in the July 24 Reporter, that… Oh, no! Its ugly head (in the shape of a dollar sign) has reared up once again. 15 years has gone by since …
Dear Editor: Although there is much work to do in Trenton that I’m eager to get to, summer also provides elected officials the opportunities to see the good work being done in the communities they serve. On Tuesday, I was happy to join so many residents in Church Square Park in Hoboken for a night …
Dear NJ Assembly and Senate: I recently received a property tax hike for my home in NJ. Taking the economy we live in today, plus the fact that my wife and I live on a fixed income, I was immediately concerned over the fact that with our even higher taxes now, road repair in NJ …
Continue reading “Questions about road repair shutdown in NJ”
Dear Editor: For 25 years, The Harborage has been recognized for stellar ratings, dedicated service, and the highest quality comprehensive, compassionate patient care. It has consistently been placed in the top tier of nursing homes nationwide as acknowledged by U.S. News and World Report. Ed Davis, Harborage Administrator, has been instrumental in creating a culture …
Dear Editor: Every 4th of July one is sure to hear on the radio a song or two by Stephen Foster. Since he is one of America’s most enduring composers, and since he was born on the 4th of July (in 1826 in Pennsylvania), it is fitting that he is part of our national celebration. …
Continue reading “America’s most famous songwriter lived here”
Dear Editor: For 25 years, The Harborage has been recognized for stellar ratings, dedicated service, and the highest quality comprehensive, compassionate patient care. It has consistently been placed in the top tier of nursing homes nationwide as acknowledged by U.S. News and World Report. Ed Davis, Harborage Administrator, has been instrumental in creating a culture …
Dear Editor: Tonight I was at the memorial service, in front of city hall, for the victims of the Orlando massacre. There was a reading of the names and it was truly heartbreaking to hear the names and ages of the innocents who were slaughtered. Yet the name that came to me was Matthew Shepard, …
Dear Editor: On Thursday, June 23rd the Hoboken Fair Housing Association (HFHA) will be presenting a free workshop to interested members of the public. The workshop is titled: Know Your Rights (Everything You Wanted to Know about Rent Protections but Didn’t Know Who to Ask.) This event will be held at the Community Church, 606 …
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