Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Dear Editor: Across the United States, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. There are many opportunities to bring awareness about breast cancer to women and their families. One of the most important messages is that when caught and treated in its early stages, the five-year survival rate is …
Dear Editor: Across the United States, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. There are many opportunities to bring awareness about breast cancer to women and their families. One of the most important messages is that when caught and treated in its early stages, the five-year survival rate is …
Dear Editor: Under the leadership of Mayor Stack and ordinance was passed recently that will not allow residents and visitors to ride bicycles on the sidewalk. This ordinance will prevent unnecessary accidents from happening to residents, especially to senior citizens. I have lived in the community since 1968 and the makeup of this city remained …
Dear Editor: I am proud to live in my diverse city and even prouder of those from other countries who want to become lawful U.S.A. citizens, who have endured the lengthy vetting process. I am proud that our nation is a nation of immigrants. I strongly oppose and reject the fear-mongering and scapegoating spewed out …
Continue reading “Reject Trump’s fear-mongering and scapegoating”
Dear Editor: Union City has a large number of renters and many cannot afford to buy a house or condo on their income even with two people working. Living and staying in their apartment without paying exorbitant rent is crucial for these low-income or fixed-income families. Tenants do not usually know their rights and some …
Dear Editor: After living in Union City for the past 10 years and crossing the Heights through Union City and North Bergen twice a day to commute to my job in Bergen County, I have learned the rules of Hudson County driving. You do not need to come to a full stop at a stop …
Dear Editor: On behalf of our 1.3 million members in New Jersey, AARP supports proposals to increase the personal income tax pension and retirement income exclusion fivefold over three years. An income tax cut for retirees will help those who have lived and raised their families in New Jersey stay in New Jersey in their …
Continue reading “Tax relief must include help for NJ retirees”
Dear Editor: Both presidential candidates will take the stage in the next two weeks to try to sell us on the idea they can lead our nation. One way to demonstrate they have what it takes to be president is to tell voters how they’ll keep Social Security strong for our kids and grandkids. Millions …
Continue reading “Candidates need to take a stand on Social Security”
Dear Editor: I thank Mayor Stack and Union City’s Board of Commissioners for using our local park, Ellsworth on New York Avenue and Palisade, to show free entertaining outdoor films for our residents and families on summer evenings. I would especially like to commend highly the Commissioner of Public Affairs, Lucio Fernandez, for arranging an …
Dear NJ Assembly and Senate: I recently received a property tax hike for my home in NJ. Taking the economy we live in today, plus the fact that my wife and I live on a fixed income, I was immediately concerned over the fact that with our even higher taxes now, road repair in NJ …
Continue reading “Questions about road repair shutdown in NJ”