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Dear Editor: I grew up in North Bergen and attended Weehawken HS from 1957-59. I have been researching the Weehawken Public Library and trying to find out the name/s of the librarian during the 1950s. They were friends of my parents, and I know they retired to the shore in the 60’s. My curiosity is …
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Dear Editor: I grew up in North Bergen and attended Weehawken HS from 1957-59. I have been researching the Weehawken Public Library and trying to find out the name/s of the librarian during the 1950s. They were friends of my parents, and I know they retired to the shore in the 60’s. My curiosity is …
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Dear Editor: Celebrating Sinatra at 101 my annual salute celebrating Frank Sinatra’s birthday, December 12th, continues. His legions of fans include Peggy King and the All-Star Jazz Trio, big band singer Harry Prime talent promoter/musician Billy Jon Coogan, Chris Valenti program director of WYYR, music archivist Anthony DiFlorio III, actress Jane Powell, singer Tony Bennett, …
Dear Editor: Celebrating Sinatra at 101 my annual salute celebrating Frank Sinatra’s birthday, December 12th, continues. His legions of fans include Peggy King and the All-Star Jazz Trio, big band singer Harry Prime talent promoter/musician Billy Jon Coogan, Chris Valenti program director of WYYR, music archivist Anthony DiFlorio III, actress Jane Powell, singer Tony Bennett, …
Dear Editor: Cities throughout the country had declared themselves as “sanctuaries” for undocumented immigrants. While there is no exact description of a “Sanctuary City,” it generally means that the officials of that city will not be proactive in identifying illegal immigrants. Such a policy is within the law, since immigration enforcement is a federal responsibility …
Dear Editor: Celebrating Sinatra at 101 my annual salute celebrating Frank Sinatra’s birthday, December 12th, continues. His legions of fans include Peggy King and the All-Star Jazz Trio, big band singer Harry Prime talent promoter/musician Billy Jon Coogan, Chris Valenti program director of WYYR, music archivist Anthony DiFlorio III, actress Jane Powell, singer Tony Bennett, …
Dear Editor: Cities throughout the country had declared themselves as “sanctuaries” for undocumented immigrants. While there is no exact description of a “Sanctuary City,” it generally means that the officials of that city will not be proactive in identifying illegal immigrants. Such a policy is within the law, since immigration enforcement is a federal responsibility …
Dear Editor: Celebrating Sinatra at 101 my annual salute celebrating Frank Sinatra’s birthday, December 12th, continues. His legions of fans include Peggy King and the All-Star Jazz Trio, big band singer Harry Prime talent promoter/musician Billy Jon Coogan, Chris Valenti program director of WYYR, music archivist Anthony DiFlorio III, actress Jane Powell, singer Tony Bennett, …
Dear Editor: For the last twenty-five years, I have witnessed many African-Americans come to City Hall and complain they are not receiving the jobs at various work sites in Jersey City. In reality, many people at these work sites are immigrants who work below the prevailing wage. Developers who receive generous tax abatements promise to …
Dear Editor: For the last twenty-five years, I have witnessed many African-Americans come to City Hall and complain they are not receiving the jobs at various work sites in Jersey City. In reality, many people at these work sites are immigrants who work below the prevailing wage. Developers who receive generous tax abatements promise to …