Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Dear Editor: I have in my possession a response from the Department of Community Affairs, State of New Jersey in answer to my letter addressed to Governor Corzine, which apparently never reached his office. The letter from the DCA implied the “Regional Efficiency Assistance Program,” known as REAP which afforded tax relief to the property …
Dear Editor: New Jersey’s food banks need our help! Higher food costs, rising unemployment and other financial hardships caused by the current economic climate are leading a greater number of people than usual to seek assistance from food distribution programs. Although the holiday season has ended, when more people are compelled to make charitable contributions, …
Dear Editor: With the economy about ready to lose its bearing, those of us at the bottom of the socio-economic barrel are going to need help in areas that need some tweaking. For example, I noticed when making an attempt to apply for unemployment, that the time now takes more frustration and longer wait times. …
Dear Editor: On March 8, 2008, I had a heart attack while picking up my youngest daughter from Girl Scouts. While I was unconscious and not breathing on the side of the road, calls were placed to 911 but no one initially attempted CPR. I was lucky, however. A good Samaritan, a teenager certified in …
Continue reading “How good is the Good Samaritan Law after all?”
Dear Gov. Corzine: Please stop this campaigning at my tax dollar expense immediately. Talking about a war in Iraq while cutting funding to watchdog organizations in New Jersey is tantamount to trying to put up a smokescreen to ignore your own war at home – the war on corruption. The war you promised to wage, …
Continue reading “Re: Governor Corzine’s recent visit to Iraq”
Dear Editor: This letter is in regards to the unsafe walking conditions of North Bergen’s sidewalks. We had a minor snowstorm in our area last week that blanketed our streets and sidewalks with a minimal amount of snow that could have easily and quickly been dealt with by all concerned but wasn’t. My gripe here …
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Dear Editor: On behalf of the members of the North Hudson Firefighters and Fire Officers Association, I’d like to sincerely thank all the government agencies and individuals who made our 10th annual Christmas Parade a huge success. With the support of the management of the North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue and the tremendous cooperation …
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Dear Editor: As a reader of the Hudson Reporter, I want to emphasize the excellent reporting of Matty Amato. In his column, “On The Streets Where We Live,” I find the articles are not only interesting but the articles are thorough and honest. He is a very conscientious reporter who gives you all the facts, …
Dear Editor: The recent conviction of O.J. Simpson represents one of the most intriguing instances of legal and psychological puzzlements in history. On the surface, it would appear that Simpson was justifiably sentenced to prison on the basis of his act of forcefully taking memorabilia in a criminal manner, and most observers would conclude that …