Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Dear Editor: This letter is in reference to the editorial letter written by Paul Marlu Maiellaro “April is right around the corner” On Saturday December 5 I had the privilege and opportunity to participate in the “Aids Walk” event at Ferris High School, where my son is currently a student. During the walk about 150 …
Dear Editor: Bribery, graft, and other forms of dishonest political ventures corrupt the naïve. Such is the case with Guy Catrillo. Don’t get us wrong! Guy Catrillo betrayed the public’s trust. Many of us remain shocked, outraged, and embarrassed by Guy Catrillo’s actions. Guy Catrillo’s alleged dealings with the FBI informant [Solomon Dwek] were imprudent …
Dear Editor: Recently the State Senate passed a law to allow cities such as Jersey City to move nonpartisan elections from May to November. What a wonderful idea. I would encourage our elected officials to immediately embrace this law. Right now it seems that in Jersey City we are constantly having elections, the Board of …
Dear Editor: The recent tax bills going out to homeowners reflect a very old problem in Jersey City that goes back over 20 years. Jersey City is like a business that is ill managed, and when times are good those bad management decisions are not really noticed till the good times end. Well those good …
Continue reading “Much more expensive decisions in year to come”
Dear Editor: I’m writing regarding Team Walker’s “Childhood Development Center” proposed at 183 Pine Street, a project embroiled in much misinformation, some of which are stated in Mr. Steven Pinkney Sr.’s letter of January 17, 2010. The center Mr. Pinkney and other supporters allude to and expect is NOT exactly what Jerry Walker proposes at …
Dear Editor: Eventually all roads lead to Rome, and so does all corruption. As the suspended Deputy Mayor Leona Beldini corruption trial continues, it raises additional ugly information, with continued accusations centering on Jersey City’s Mayor Jeremiah Healy and his Administration. When anyone breaks the law, especially with government officials, in full view after years …
Dear Editor: Congratulations to the 54 percent of the 40 percent of eligible registered voters who voted for Healy. You made the right choice. He is the most honest person you will ever meet and the motto “Don’t lie, cheat or steal” he has lived for the past 58 ¾ years. Despite what you read …
Dear Editor: Again we’re facing another Healy tax increase. Since Mayor Healy took office in July 2005 through the end of this fiscal year in June 2010, we’ll have seen our city taxes raised by 36.4 percent! That’s just the city portion of taxes, which is approximately 56 percent of our tax bills. When I …
Continue reading “Another massive tax increase under the Healy Administration”
Dear Editor: Jersey City (alias “Gunsmoke”) is a disgrace beyond human comprehension. The mayor and the City Council have been sitting on their hands for years with absolutely no rhyme or reasonable conclusions. This has been in existence starting at the beginning of his first term and has been constantly escalating and developing into an …
Dear Editor: Recently the NJ State Assembly passed legislation which for the first time would empower the Jersey City Council to change municipal elections to be in November when the general elections occur. I understand that Ward E Councilman Steven Fulop is planning to introduce an ordinance to enact this change in Jersey City. I …