Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Dear Editor I find myself writing this letter in support of Union City Mayor Brian Stack in reference to Arnold Diaz shame shame shame report. I wonder how many people did Mr. Diaz have to interview before he found one with the answer he was looking for. Anyone who lives in Union City know that …
Dear Editor: On January 20, 2013, the Reporter printed a letter titled, “Cow’s milk – unfit for human consumption”. I question whether the writer has any nutrition credentials. As pediatricians practicing for over 27 years, we make recommendations for patients according to sound science-based nutrition information that is supported by American Academy of Pediatrics’ 2006 …
Dear Editor: I am a 62 year old life long resident of Hudson County and I am a proud gun owner. Ever since I can remember I have been a proud gun owner. When I was a child I owned a child’s toy guns, proudly. Throughout my life I have owned all types of firearms; …
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: 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: 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: In the aftermath of the 26 people killed in a elementary school in Connecticut, many communities nation wide called for putting police officers in our schools. Recently, Hoboken Councilman Russo, advocated this sentiment at a council meeting. Fortunately, here in Union City under the leadership of Mayor & Public Safety Commissioner Brian P. …
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: Once again, the residents of Union City have a lot to be grateful for this past year. Thanks to the leadership of Mayor Stack and the Board of Commissioners; noticeable progress continues to happen in Union City. The community feels that they have a dedicated, effective Mayor and a Board of Commissioners who …