Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Dear Editor: Once again, the recent Nov. 8 election results illustrate the ineffective leadership of the Hudson County Republican Organization. As a Republican and former congressional candidate, I am extremely disappointed. As usual our leadership was a no-show. For fifteen years we have experienced the decimation of our party in Hudson County. It is painfully …
Dear Editor: A few days before election day, the public received a flyer from candidates Ray Velazquez and Kalimah Ahmad. Among many claims on the flyer, as well as the television ad, the candidates stated they will make “millionaires pay their fair share (of taxes.)” Both candidates had a chance to prove this statement when …
Continue reading “Both failed in delivering their promise to voters”
Dear Editor: Regarding the passing of your columnist, I first met Matty in 1972 while I was working as a reporter for the Jersey Journal. Matty would visit us often and talk politics with the staff. He and I remained friends through my turn as the mayor of Guttenberg. Then, a couple of years ago, …
Dear Editor: My name is Demetrius Terry and I’m a proud leader within my community. I currently serve as Chairman of the New Jersey Hudson County Teenage Republicans and I’m an advocate for the Greenville Ward within Jersey City. What separates me from the rest is my age and my desire to lead. I’m 18 …
Dear Editor: The second Saturday of October (October 15) the Jersey City Medical Center hosted a colostomy conference. Among the speakers were Carol Trojan from the Madeline Fiadini LoRe Foundation for Cancer Prevention (MLF), Dr. Richard A. Williams noted surgeon at Bayonne Medical Center (BMC) and two time past president of the Hudson County Medical …
Continue reading “Thank you for giving your time expertise and abilities”
Dear Editor: Last year I wrote a letter directed to our politicians regarding the safety issue of helicopters. Nothing has changed. As a witness to the daily swarm of buzzing copters crisscrossing north, south, east, and west on the Hudson River, I don’t see any change or any regulation. In my role of a resident …
The council needs to pass a strong resolution requesting the US Postal Services to keep both the post offices open. I attended the hearing for west side post office closure, it was nothing but an eye-wash. Looks like some one in Washington D.C at their central office, without doing a proper feasibility study decided to …
Continue reading “Open letter to Council people Lopez and Donnelly:”
Dear Editor: The Liberty Humane Society has for many years fulfilled our mission to the Jersey City and Hoboken communities in that we foster a community of compassion and respect and provide animals in need with a chance at a lifelong loving home. As an animal shelter, we provide a safe haven for animals and …
Dear Editor: On Sunday, September 25, a wonderful celebration was held at the Hudson County Culinary Arts Center to commemorate 40 years of exceptional work by The Attic Ensemble, Jersey City’s Theatre Company. The event was a chance for the Attic to look back at all that they have done to become Jersey City’s longest …
Continue reading “Truly unexpected and extremely appreciated”
Dear Editor: In our opinion, Daniel Levin is the best choice to fill an at-large position on the municipal council. We hope that people all over Jersey City vote to bring his fresh voice, sensible ideas, strong skills, excellent values, and impeccable integrity to the council. He has demonstrated his commitment to making Jersey City …