Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Dear Editor: As a lifelong Jersey City resident, proud JCEA member and a retired public school teacher, my concern for our city and its schools is steadfast. I believe a strong educational system is the key to improving our city. Therefore, I am supporting school board candidate Gina Verdibello, who has already established a reputation …
Dear Editor: It is very important that we, the Jersey City registered voters come out and vote for the Jersey City teachers’ union endorsed “Education Matters” team John Reichart (1D), Vidya Gangdin (3D) and Marilyn Roman (4D) on Tuesday, November 3rd. The JCEA teachers union has been consistent in evaluating and endorsing candidates for previous …
Continue reading “For the sake of our children, on November 3rd make it a high turn- out election!”
Dear Editor: As a mother of a sixth-grade student in Jersey City Public Schools, I am putting my support behind John Reichart (1D), Vidya Gangadin (3D), and Marilyn Roman (4D) for the Jersey City Board of Education. This team truly believes in our public schools, have or have had students in the system, and understand …
Dear Editor: This letter does not reflect the opinion of the Jersey City School Board or any Board Member. These are my personal statements. Gina Verdibello has earned an opportunity to serve on the Jersey City School Board. It is not often that someone comes along and is a blessing to so many. Gina Verdibello …
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Dear Editor: As Jersey City continues to grow the future of our children is of utmost importance. The student population in Jersey City is growing in leaps and bounds. This November we will have the opportunity to elect new members to the Board of Education. One candidate in particular, Gina Verdibello, stands out as one …
Dear Editor: In your local Hudson Reporter you listed October as “Latin Heritage Month”, but you did not mention a single word about October being “Italian Heritage Month.” I’d like to remind you of history: 1) We celebrate Columbus’ voyages across the Atlantic Ocean that initiated the European exploration and colonization of the Americas. Again, …
Dear Editor: This year’s race for the Jersey City Board of Education has a fairly typical cast of characters – with one exception. Gina Verdibello stands out from the other candidates for several reasons. First of all, she is not a political player. She has no political affiliations. She is not a “Fulop candidate”, nor …
Continue reading “Vote for Gina Verdibello (2D) and make November 3rd count”
Dear Editor: The ballot question on moving municipal elections ahead to November is good for this city and it should pass. It is better for the democratic process, too. In this city we have classically had “low turnout” municipal elections in the spring. This intentionally favored the powers that be. On a random Tuesday in …
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Dear Editor: First off, I would like to thank Dr. Marcia Lyles, Superintendent of Jersey City Public Schools for her leadership in moving our school district forward. Over the past few years, our school district faced some serious challenges and she has proved to be a leader to get things done for the betterment of …
Dear Editor: Millions of Americans save for retirement using a 401(k), but how do they know if they are making the best investment decisions. We may not all be Warren Buffet, but we all want someone like him advising us on how to best invest our retirement savings. However, the law does not hold all …
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