Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Dear Editor: Finding and keeping a job is hard enough, but for those with disabilities, it can be a huge challenge. In fact, the unemployment rate for Americans with disabilities is twice that of the general population. Each year, The U.S. Department of Labor recognizes National Disability Employment Awareness Month to raise awareness, and to …
Dear Editor: When Hurricane Sandy roared ashore last October, it brought more than sustained, damaging winds. Because of its tremendous size, Sandy blew a storm surge into the New Jersey and New York coastlines that created devastation in the region to the tune of more than $60 billion. But that$60 billion “total” estimate speaks to …
Dear Editor: I am writing this letter to the editor in response to the letter “Helping Us Help Others” about International Stuttering Awareness Day, which was on October 22. The letter mentions the website of The Stuttering Foundation (www.stutteringhelp.org) and its features such as a directory of speech therapists and the video 7 Tips for …
Dear Editor: I asked this question of the Hoboken Board of Education a few years ago, but didn’t receive an answer. So I’ll ask again. We go into the polling place, we give our name and address to someone at a table with a big book in front of them. The person finds our name, …
Dear Editor: Recently, we’ve met with at least half of NJ’s Congressional delegation and/or their staff to discuss the “chained CPI” proposal that would cut current Social Security beneficiaries’ annual cost of living adjustments (COLA). Many Democrats and Republicans are saying things like, “It wouldn’t be my first choice, but if it is part of …
Continue reading “Millions of lives are now on Washington’s negotiating table”
Dear Editor: Oct 2, 2013 it was reported that West New York Mayor Felix Roque was acquitted of federal hacking charges. Many people were glad to see the mayor acquitted, and on the other hand many people were hoping he would be ruined. I think it is pitiful and shameful when public figures in general …
Continue reading “Voting is best defense against local corruption”
Dear Editor: Thanks for a really great article, Creepy History of Snake Hill. However I think the title could have been a less tabloid-ish Fascinating History… as it was a fascinating history. It reminded me of my father having told me how a family member spent time convalescing in the Tuberculosis Hospital. The only mistake …
Dear Editor: My detractors are continuing to make every effort to discredit me by claiming that I have and continue to wear a wire for the FBI. It is time that I respond to what they already know as the truth. I have never worn a wire until the time it was asked of me …
Dear Editor: On the November 5 Ballot the residents of West New York will have the opportunity to decide for an elected school board. I encourage all residents of West New York to join me in voting “yes” for an elected school board. According to an investigative report issued by the Department of Education Office …
Dear Editor: Looking through my calendar of national observances, it appears that October is turning into “food month,” beginning with World Vegetarian Day and World Day for Farm Animals on October 1st and 2nd, continuing with National School Lunch Week on October 14th-18th and World Food Day on October 16th, and culminating with Food Day …