Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Dear Editor: In 1865, William Booth founded The Salvation Army in London, addressing both the physical and spiritual needs of desperate individuals roaming the streets. Fifteen years later in 1880, The Salvation Army began its work in New Jersey. Since then, The Salvation Army New Jersey Division has provided humanitarian relief and spiritual guidance to …
Dear Editor: North Bergen Democrats will have a very important decision to make on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 (Primary Election Day). Our current Hudson County Freeholder Thomas Liggio has chosen to retire after many years of valuable service. We must now choose who we want to nominate in order to represent our party on Tuesday, …
Dear Editor: It is encouraging and gratifying news to have the first Hispanic to represent the 8th district in a race for freeholder, Mr. Henry Marrero. This is by far a welcoming change from the usual Mayor Sacco “appointed” or “hand-picked” candidate or bureaucrat. Henry Marrero can not only bring fortifying positive change to our …
Dear Editor: Congratulations on winning eight statewide awards on reporting and being recognized by your peers…it doesn’t get any better than that. My best to you, David, Lucha, and the entire staff at the Hudson Reporter, for a job well done day-after-day, week-after-week, year-after-year! Peter La Villa Former Mayor of Guttenberg
Dear Editor: Jewish War Veterans Post 76 in North Bergen echo their support for the renaming of the Wittpenn Bridge in honor of the four US Army Chaplains who went down when the USS Dorchester was torpedoed in WWII. According to Post 76 Commander, David Kronick, there are a number of reasons for their support, …
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Dear Editor: Whenever I write an article about a potential candidate who is running for higher office, I use the brain that God has given me. This time, the words I share come from the heart. William O’Dea is old school. While it might seem like he’s been around forever, it’s because he started out …
Continue reading “Nobody gets it done better than Bill O’Dea – Nobody!”
Dear Editor: For over 130 years, The Salvation Army in New Jersey has been fighting the battle to meet the spiritual, emotional and physical needs of many local residents. Our 28 Corps Community Centers, 137 Service Units, Adult Rehabilitation Centers, Shelters and Residential Camp all provide a wide array of programs and services to New …
Continue reading “The Salvation Army celebrates volunteers for National Volunteer Week”
Dear Editor: The recently released Alzheimer’s Association 2014 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures reveals that almost two thirds of American’s living with Alzheimer’s disease are women and that more than 60 percent of Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers are women. A woman’s estimated lifetime risk of developing Alzheimer’s at age 65 is 1 in 6, compared …
Continue reading “Women are at the epicenter of the Alzheimer’s disease epidemic.”
Dear Editor: Caregivers save lives, reduce suffering, and help people maintain their independence & dignity remain in their homes and communities. Caregivers keep their loved ones out of hospitals and nursing facilities—saving tax dollars. In addition to companionship, caregivers perform medication management, injections, and wound care. Unfortunately, most caregivers receive little or no training to …
Dear Editor: It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out how to alleviate the problem of the Pulaski Skyway closure. The two lanes available should alternate in the North or South direction according to the busiest times of the day or night. This includes Sunday nights when beach goers are coming back from you …