Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Dear Editor: The American Lung Association of the Mid-Atlantic wishes everyone a Happy New Year. As we ring in 2013, many of us will make New Year’s resolutions to improve our health and well-being. People who resolve to quit smoking this New Year have the chance to increase the length and quality of their lives. …
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Dear Editor: With the mayoral race being less than six months away; it is sure getting hot in Jersey City. In the past couple of weeks, numerous organizations and people have announced their endorsements for their mayoral pick. I was happy to see Councilman Steven Fulop receive the endorsements from African American and Latino leaders …
Dear Editor: I strongly urge Gov. Christie to expand Medicaid. Expanding Medicaid, under the Affordable Care Act, will give access to health coverage for thousands of uninsured NJ residents and turn our state’s economy in the right direction. New Jersey taxpayers pay much more to the federal government than they are reimbursed back in benefits. …
Dear Editor: With Thanksgiving over and Black Friday behind us, it’s time to look into the tradition of the holiday season. With that comes the annual American Lung Association Christmas Seals Campaign; a holiday tradition that has been around for over 100 years. One small stamp can leave the imprint of a lifetime. The stamps …
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Dear Editor: Last week, the Municipal Council of the City of Jersey City issued a proclamation commending Jersey City Sandy Recovery for “meritorious services and benevolent community support” in ongoing efforts by our over 750 volunteers helping their neighbors recover from the horrific storm. As the council noted, in just about five weeks Jersey City …
Continue reading “The remarkable and resilient people of Jersey City.”
Dear Editor: The joyous seasons of Christmas and Hanukkah are once again upon us. They bring all the warmth, happiness, prayers, hope and generosity that we share with one another and our families. It’s a time to believe in miracles while realizing that all things may not be perfect, but we can comfort one another …
Dear Editor: The joyous seasons of Christmas and Hanukkah are once again upon us. They bring all the warmth, happiness, prayers, hope and generosity that we share with one another and our families. It’s a time to believe in miracles while realizing that all things may not be perfect, but we can comfort one another …
Dear Editor: This is an open Letter to the Jersey City Municipal Council Dear Councilmembers: I am writing you as a longtime advocate for good-government practices and pay-to-play reform. Civic JC, a group that I founded and led as president, worked with The Citizens Campaign and Diana Jeffrey, then of NJ Appleseed, to create and …
Dear Editor: The Affordable Care Act offers unique benefits for the uninsured and helps New Jersey take strides in mending our troubled economy. Expanding Medicaid will give over 300,000 uninsured New Jerseyans access to health coverage. Currently, one in four New Jersey adults without dependents does not have health coverage. Additionally, small businesses in New …
Dear Editor: On the occasion of Frank Sinatra’s 97th birthday on December 12th, I along with such music luminaries as Harry Prime, Tony Bennett, Vic Damone, Peggy King, Jane Powell, Billy Jon Coogan, etc., say Happy Birthday Francis Albert! You and your music are forever in our hearts and minds. A fan forever,Herb Stark