Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Dear Editor: On Monday, May 10th, Governor Christie put forth a series of proposals to finally, yes finally, put a limit to property tax increases that localities can impose. The centerpiece of these proposals are state constitutional amendments to limit property tax increases in any year to 2.5%, and a 2.5% cap on spending for …
Continue reading “Governor Christie’s proposals may help JC”
Dear Editor: On Saturday, May 22, the Everything Jersey City Festival had its most successful showing thus far. The Festival Food Bank, sponsored by Councilman Steven Fulop also experienced its best day to date. Steven Fulop was the only city official with a booth and the presence of Team Fulop’s energy was evident. Festival Food …
Continue reading “Fulop and the Food Bank are both good for Jersey City”
Dear Editor: I’ve lived and worked in Jersey City all my life. I can always say my council people have been there for any neighborhood problems or concerns. Though I do not live in Councilman Michael Sollantano’s ward, everyday I drive through the neighborhood to work. Myself and my co-workers have been complaining to each …
Dear Editor: On April 15, 2010 CREATE’s Board of Trustees received a letter from Bret Schundler, Commissioner of Education, confirming his decision of March 1, 2010 not to renew CREATE’s charter, and on May 10, 2010 the Commissioner denied CREATE’s motion to stay his decision until the matter could be heard before an appellate court; …
Continue reading “CREATE charter school does not deserve to be shut down”
Dear Editor: There is everything partisan about fiscal responsibility. After 8 years of Big Brother, Big Government Republican misrule, the United States economy was weakened to the point of collapse. While the poor were sacrificing their lives in two wars and the middle class was footing the bill, those patriotic Republicans were raking in the …
Continue reading “Dawn Zimmer’s apparently a Republican now”
Dear Editor: Recently New Jersey Transit announced that it would cease operation of Routes 305 and 981 in Jersey City by the end of this month. Route 305 is a shuttle serving Liberty State Park visitors from the Light Rail Station just outside the park’s confines. This bus service is the only mass transit option …
Dear Editor: I read the article by Al Sullivan on May 23, 2010 concerning Christian Araujo who is running for Sheriff on the Republican Line and need to make some comments about the contents. It is unbelievable that Mr. Araujo is running as an alleged “independent voice” as in March, 2010 Mr. Araujo took a …
Continue reading “New sheriff candidate is a political plant”
Dear Editor: Wow, now I have multiple critics to respond to at the same time. Both Jim Murphy, and….the entire “Republicans of Hoboken!” (they called in the cavalry!) ganged up to attack me on this page last week for my recent letter: “In Defense of the Nanny State, and Free Ferries for Hoboken.” Apparently, I …
Dear Editor: I read the article by Al Sullivan on May 23, 2010 concerning Christian Araujo who is running for Sheriff on the Republican Line and need to make some comments about the contents. It is unbelievable that Mr. Araujo is running as an alleged “independent voice” as in March, 2010 Mr. Araujo took a …
Continue reading “New sheriff candidate is a political plant”
Dear Editor: We are pleased to announce that recently an 83 year old Jersey City senior resident was located within an hour after his family reported him missing at 3 a.m. in the morning. The Sheriff’s Office was notified that this senior resident left his home and notified the Sheriff’s Communication Desk. Immediately the GPS …
Continue reading “Keeping our senior residents safe and secure”