Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Dear Editor: At times there have been funeral processions which are accompanied by an especially large contingent of friends of the deceased. It might have been a dignitary, perhaps a community leader. It is not uncommon for a police agency to provide a motorcade escort for such an event. This is done not only out …
Dear Editor: I can not agree with the court system denying North Hudson Regional Fire & Rescue’s appeal of residency for applicants. North Hudson residents’ taxes pay for the fire coverage they receive. Why are we relegated to hiring from residents outside our community? Growing up, many of us dreamt of becoming local public servants …
Dear Editor: The northern end of North Bergen used to be in the 9th congressional district. But now it’s been gerrymandered into the 8th district with a running incumbent candidate from the 13th district. Can this be any more confusing? And shouldn’t our representatives have some common sense and some decency and respect for their …
Dear Editor: The recent incident of a Cherry Hill student in special education being bullied by teachers has created a firestorm of discussion and activity. The good that can come from this is that it draws attention to the issue and will hopefully result in measures being swiftly put in place to stop this kind …
Dear Editor: When my two year old son Gabriel was diagnosed with asthma, I found myself considering what so many American parents are often forced to face: the possibility that I would not be able to provide comprehensive healthcare for my child. As a woman, a business owner, a mom and an advocate for single-payer …
Dear Editor: NJ Sharing Network’s dedicated team of staff and volunteers works year-round to raise awareness of the “gift of life” that comes from organ and tissue donation. We also encourage New Jersey residents to register as an organ donor to save more lives. Unfortunately, we are faced with a critical shortage of registered organ …
Dear Editor: I write concerning the incredible availability of hand guns to our society. It’s great that both New Jersey and New York have strong gun laws, but the strength of these laws is diluted when a criminal can travel to a state with more relaxed laws to buy a gun for resale in our …
Continue reading “End partisan politics and pass a national gun bill”
Dear Editor: I would like to give my sincere thanks to Adelaide Laurie and Phyllis Melito, the former president and vice president of the Hudson County Animal League. These two ladies donated countless number of hours, food and put in numerous animals in “furever” homes. I have enjoyed working with the both of them, having …
Dear Editor: The number of Americans considered obese is expected to rise from the current 34 percent to 42 percent by the year 2030, according to a study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine and discussed at Monday’s “Weight of the Nation” conference in Washington. Diabetes, kidney failure, heart disease, and other obesity-related …
Dear Editor: I’m writing this letter to let the public know why I’m the best candidate for U.S. Congress in New Jersey’s new 8th Congressional district. ¬The new 8th CD, one of the most egregiously gerrymandered districts in America, covers parts of four counties, and divides three cities along mostly racial lines. A political party …
Continue reading “Shurin challenging Sires for congressional nod”