Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Dear Editor: I was very disappointed to hear about Senator Robert Menendez’ vote against an amendment to federal health reform legislation supported by AARP. The amendment would have righted a big wrong in the prescription drug coverage gap for people in Medicare. Too many seniors need financial relief on their prescription drug costs. Falling into …
Dear Editor: It is extremely disturbing that statistics indicate that those who are subject to acts of domestic violence are seriously injured or killed by those individuals who have violated the court ordered restraining orders. As law enforcement officers and those involved with court actions concerning domestic abuse and violence we need to be concerned …
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Dear Editor: Governor Jon Corzine inherited a Bad Bush problem. This is common knowledge. Any headline that reads “Corzine must think we’re fools “must’ve been written by a foolish Republican, a self proclaimed polling junky. Truth is, however, polls don’t vote! The same common knowledge tells us that things get worse before they get better. …
Dear Senator Menendez: The message is loud and clear; everyone I know supports the following concerns in a health care bill. This is what New Jersey wants: NO – Public Option NO – Single Payer NO – Tax Payer Dollars for Abortion NO – Cuts in Medicare, Medicaid NO – Government Involvement Plan NO – …
Dear Editor: Regarding Bridge Restrictions written by Anonymous Newport Resident, in last weeks Editorials, I too am unhappy that LeFrak Corporation has set hours for bridge use from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm, given that $6.4 M taxpayer dollars contributed to the project. The hours appear to be a safety issue. Upon checking with the …
Dear Editor: The situation we find ourselves in Jersey City is quite distributing and embarrassing. The present residency law which is in effect, without going into any elaborate legal briefs or penalties is so plain and simple, that it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out the successful results to this uncomplicated formula. How …
Dear Editor: As a resident of Jersey City, I am very grateful that, at the behest of our locally elected officials, NJ Transit built the long slip pedestrian bridge connecting Jersey City with the Hoboken Train Station. Unfortunately, the LeFrak Corporation has decided to restrict access to the bridge, allowing for its use only between …
Dear Editor: As your Sheriff of Hudson County I am submitting the following information to all residents of the county to assist in ensuring the safety of all children as they return to school. BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY- September is back to school time for students throughout Hudson County. It is an exciting time of …
Dear Editor: From what I understand, some scientists say that the DEP’s allowable limit for chromium-6 on residential properties is 240 times too high and for homes, schools and businesses 20 times too high. I always thought residential properties and homes are the same but GRACO, the National Resources Defense Council and the Interfaith Community …
Dear Editor: In contrast to the negative stories coming from City Hall in Jersey City these days, I wanted to offer the text of a letter that I recently sent to the Mayor’s Action Bureau: August 21, 2009 Judi Reilly Office of the Mayor 280 Grove Street, Room 105 Jersey City, NJ 07304 Dear Ms. …