Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Dear Editor: In New Jersey, we spend billions of dollars each year on public education. Yet we fail to do a simple and inexpensive thing that can help thousands of children succeed in school. Feed them breakfast. Despite the existence of a federal school breakfast program and the undisputed benefits of breakfast, New Jersey ranks …
Dear Editor: Hoboken’s March 20th City Council Meeting once again illustrated how Mayor Zimmer and her allies on the City Council are not serious about providing Hoboken with more parks. Time and time again the mayor and her allies have fallen short on their open space promises. Council President Cunningham has made it abundantly clear …
Dear Editor: Hoboken’s March 20th City Council Meeting once again illustrated how Mayor Zimmer and her allies on the City Council are not serious about providing Hoboken with more parks. Time and time again the mayor and her allies have fallen short on their open space promises. Council President Cunningham has made it abundantly clear …
Dear Editor: As of January 29th, 2010 children with diabetes have been allowed by NJ law to self-manage their diabetes in public schools. NJ law N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.11-21 allows a parent to provide written authorization to the school nurse requesting that their diabetic child be allowed to self-manage on school grounds. The law states “C.18A:40-12.13 Development …
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Dear Editor: As of January 29th, 2010 children with diabetes have been allowed by NJ law to self-manage their diabetes in public schools. NJ law N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.11-21 allows a parent to provide written authorization to the school nurse requesting that their diabetic child be allowed to self-manage on school grounds. The law states “C.18A:40-12.13 Development …
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Dear Editor: On behalf of Special Olympics New Jersey, I wish to express my sincere appreciation for the support of Governor Chris Christie and Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno with the signing of Bill S1855. This bill designates our organization as one of the NJ Charitable Funds residents may choose to endorse with a donation on …
Dear Editor: On behalf of Special Olympics New Jersey, I wish to express my sincere appreciation for the support of Governor Chris Christie and Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno with the signing of Bill S1855. This bill designates our organization as one of the NJ Charitable Funds residents may choose to endorse with a donation on …
Dear Editor: On Saturday, March 2, 2013, the City of Hoboken experienced its annual influx of participants who partake in the festivities related to Saint Patrick’s Day. In addition, it was also the 2nd annual event coordinated by Lepre-Con. This day, similar to recent years, attracted an abundance of visitors and residents alike. This event …
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Dear Editor: I am not sure everyone realizes that the state of New Jersey has a senior freeze program for property tax relief for owners who are 65 or over and live in their homes. To qualify, your income must be under a state determined maximum. The way the program works, once you establish a …
Dear Editor: Communication is important across the lines of family and friends; how we generate a feeling of togetherness with a smile and eye contact within each day, lifts our spirits, causing a special calm inside of us to confirm our bond and reach toward one another. In the hustle and bustle of our days, …