Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Dear Editor: As a committeeman in Ward A Dis. 2 and a Jersey City school worker for over 30 years I am happy to give my support for the ticket for the School Board Election on April 17 for Gerald Lyons -1A Amanda Khan -6A and for Frank Lorenzo – 8A . Why, cause they …
Dear Editor: My name is Vidya Gangadin, and I have been resident of Jersey City for 20 years. I am running for a seat on the Jersey City Board of Education and I’m excited to have been selected by a committee of parents and community members from across Jersey City as one of three candidates …
Dear Editor: The Board of Education election is less than three weeks away. Last year, I had the opportunity to help Marvin Adames, Carol Harrison Arnold, and Suzanne Mack get elected and it was a success. They stood for change and are doing an amazing job on the board today. This year, I am backing …
Dear Editor: Most of us realize, if we’re reasonably awake, that our democracy is in deep trouble. Since I hear very few actual ideas (from either politicians or the media) for how to fix the problems that plague us, let me offer up a few suggestions here. 1. Get big money out of politics. Politicians …
Dear Editor: The Engine Repower Council strongly supports the Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act (HR 1449) to foster a competitive automotive repair industry where car owners, not car companies, decide who repowers or repairs their vehicles. The Right to Repair Act simply ensures that vehicle owners and their trusted independent repair shops have …
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Dear Editor: The Union of Concerned Scientists have a plan to help us save on oil and our dependence on this nonrenewable resource. We consume over 20 percent of the world’s petroleum, yet we hold about 2 percent of the proven oil reserves. The Obama administration has taken action to cut U.S. oil consumerism by …
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Dear Editor: David DePierro, the developer of a 21 unit complex located on Palisade Avenue near Ferry Street made a $2,000 contribution on March 2, 2009 to Team Jersey City the fundraising committee for the Healy council candidates. De Pierro never made a political contribution of more than $300 before and hasn’t since then. The …
Dear Editor: Are we doing a disservice to the African American Community, and to the rest of America, by excluding those who put their life on the line in their opposition to slavery? We also have many heroes that should be part of Black History for how will those of color ever know them, if …
Dear Editor: We are hearing about the school budget again. We don’t mind a few dollars for the schools, but when we know these teachers have a very good salary, we don’t find it a little off. Also there have been teachers committing offences and being put in the rubber room and being paid, that’s …
Dear Editor: Another year has gone by and summer is close at hand. Summer’s wonderful, warm sun and long lazy days also go hand-in-hand with schoolchildren off for the summer. Many of these children have nothing to do but watch television, play DS and Wii games, or hang out with friends. Well… The Jersey City …