Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Dear Editor: First, I want to thank E. Assata Wright and the Jersey City Reporter for publishing “Affordable and senior abatements on its way.” The article quoted both Councilpersons Donnelley and Ahmed both proponents of affordable housing. Ironically, Donnelley and Ahmed voted yes to an ordinance to spend $3.1 million on a revaluation this year. …
Dear Editor: Don’t think this can happen to you? Still don’t believe the city could force you to sell your property and then hand it over to a developer for its own private gain? Approximately 50 percent of Jersey City’s livable space is under a redevelopment plan. Check out the blue areas on the city’s …
Dear Editor: A strong community requires that quality civic institutions function. That is why it is so troubling to learn that the United States Postal Service is considering closing as many as nine Post Office branches in communities throughout Hudson County. This decision, if carried out, would be a great blow to these communities. Consider …
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Dear Editor: The Hudson County Teenage Republicans is proud to once again endorse another candidate for the upcoming November election. Last week, we endorsed Micheal Alonso for Assembly and now we are endorsing Stephen DeLuca for Hudson County Executive. We can see he is focused on moving Hudson County in the right direction. The current …
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Dear Editor: The Port Authority has out lived its usefulness. This agency has the sovereign right to raise fares beyond what many commuters can pay. This is especially true for Northern NJ Path riders who take the light rail, or bus then the Path, and finally the New York City subway to commute to work. …
Continue reading “It’s outright extortion by a public entity”
Dear Editor: I request you to consider converting the three council-at-large seats to full-time based on a base salary and bonus model. This change shall bring more balance and accountability to the legislative branch, particularly when the executive branch is operating full-time. The base salary for these positions could be increased by $10,000 per year …
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Dear Editor: Residents of Jersey City are well aware of individuals holding two or three lucrative government positions, which not only excels their paychecks but also liberally offers them the opportunity to collect multiple pensions. This also includes full pay on all their unused sick and vacation days, plus whatever additional perks granted upon them …
Continue reading “For their own greedy self serving interests”
Dear Editor: I write to voice my strong opposition to the recently proposed fare hikes by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. While I commend the Port Authority on their efficiency and mission, at the current time, fare increases should not be considered. Commuting is an essential component of employment for many …
Dear Editor: The meaning of “Eminent Domain” in simple layman’s terms is the government’s right and ability to seize and confiscate any “privately owned property” at a fair market price, for public use. We were recently informed, as public information that the City of Jersey City plans to use its powers of “Eminent Domain” to …
Dear Editor: It was nice to read about the “Stop the Violence Basketball Tournament” on Aug. 6. With a little encouragement, good things can happen. However, it sadly made me think about a violent and tragic event that occurred on West Side Avenue at Cosmo “Gussy” Disanto Memorial Playground and Basketball Courts. I had a …