Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Dear Editor: I just saw the most astonishing story on the news that I’d like to share with everyone. But first, in case you don’t know what cognitive dissonance is I’ll explain. It’s when you see something that contradicts what you thought was reality. You have to sit yourself down and convince your mind that …
Continue reading “Determining the possible from the impossible”
Dear Editor: The State of New Jersey’s decision, which was announced late last week, to close the inbound Pulaski Skyway for two years will represent vast economic disruption to the workforce, residents and suppliers to numerous Hudson County based businesses. Without providing adequate replacement routes, an economic impact study and traffic studies, the State of …
Dear Editor: Hooray for the John Birch Society and the National Rifle Association (NRA) for demanding that our school teachers be armed to protect our children by using their U.S. Constitutional gun rights and armed guards. If the teachers had been routinely armed in the past decades, it’s obvious that the killings and the casualties …
Continue reading “Arm our teachers and protect our children”
Dear Editor: The American Lung Association of the Mid-Atlantic wishes everyone a Happy New Year. As we ring in 2013, many of us will make New Year’s resolutions to improve our health and well-being. People who resolve to quit smoking this New Year have the chance to increase the length and quality of their lives. …
Continue reading “Smokers can help their health and wallets by quitting this year”
Dear Editor: A frequent bugaboo of the “fiscal cliff” debacle was the “milk cliff” – the threat of milk price doubling, if Congress failed to extend dairy subsidies. Parents were forgoing other necessities, because their children “had to have milk.” Most industries would gladly give up their tax loopholes for that kind of product loyalty. …
Dear Editor: Attempting to catch up on my 2012 to do list, before 2013 arrives next week…I am responding to your 10.7.12 River Road/Bike Lanes article – IF they Build It, They will Ride. Perhaps the letter will make a 2012 year in review article or a 2013 Resolutions article. I wish to 1. Thank …
Dear Editor: I strongly urge Gov. Christie to expand Medicaid. Expanding Medicaid, under the Affordable Care Act, will give access to health coverage for thousands of uninsured NJ residents and turn our state’s economy in the right direction. New Jersey taxpayers pay much more to the federal government than they are reimbursed back in benefits. …
Dear Editor: Playing second fiddle in the fiscal cliff debate is the discussion about the ways that Medicare, Medicaid, and other parts of the social safety net contribute to America’s economy and protect middle-class and working families. The safety net is as American as apple pie—the idea that we look out for our neighbors and …
Dear Editor: The Affordable Care Act offers unique benefits for the uninsured and helps New Jersey take strides in mending our troubled economy. Expanding Medicaid will give over 300,000 uninsured New Jerseyans access to health coverage. Currently, one in four New Jersey adults without dependents does not have health coverage. Additionally, small businesses in New …
Dear Editor: On the occasion of Frank Sinatra’s 97th birthday on December 12th, I along with such music luminaries as Harry Prime, Tony Bennett, Vic Damone, Peggy King, Jane Powell, Billy Jon Coogan, etc., say Happy Birthday Francis Albert! You and your music are forever in our hearts and minds. A fan forever,Herb Stark