Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Dear Editor: Growing up in the 1960s, some of my earliest memories are of the Civil Rights Movement and the Beatles. It was an era that ushered in a philosophical and generational change in our nation. Ordinary people performed extraordinary feats that changed the world. Today, we have the opportunity to change the world and …
Dear Editor: During WWII, President Harry Truman made his name by fighting companies that were ripping off the American people and hurting the war effort with profiteering. Today, AARP wants to avoid companies “profiteering” off of Superstorm Sandy. Whether they are sketchy, unlicensed contractors or insurance companies hassling customers to avoid paying claims, or even …
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: 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: 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: International Stuttering Awareness Day was Oct. 22, and it’s a great time to remind your readers that there are speech-language pathologists in your area who specialize in helping people who stutter. The nonprofit Stuttering Foundation provides a free list of local specialists for your readers. Visit us at www.StutteringHelp.org or call 800-992-9392. Click …
Dear Editor: I am writing to endorse Mayor Mike Gonnelli for re-election on November 5. As your representative in the State Assembly I am always working to improve the quality of life for residents in Secaucus and throughout our state and Mayor Gonnelli is an excellent partner on the local level. We share the same …
Continue reading “Assemblyman Prieto endorses Mayor Gonnelli for re-election”
Dear Editor: On behalf of the Secaucus Emergency Fund (SEF), and its partnership with the Town of Secaucus, the Secaucus Board of Education, Secaucus Volunteer Fire Department and Hartz Mountain Industries, it is with great pleasure to announce, “After the Blaze,” was a great success. This benefit was a joint collaboration to help the victims …