Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Dear Editor: I wish to respond to a letter that appeared in the September 18 edition of the Union City Reporter, entitled “Stack is a fight waiting to happen”, authored by Pat Brennen, Former Hudson County Resident. I thank Mr. Brennen for his continued interest in the politics of Hudson County. As a former resident, …
Dear Editor: Thank you for continuing to update our community about the situation within the UC Police Department. When I first saw the interview 12NJ did with the UC Chief Everett I was quite taken aback by his curt and arrogant responses to the reporter, very unprofessional. Mayor Stack handled the matter in a proper …
Dear Editor: As we are observing the 10th anniversary of 9-11 I’d like to see it be a day of peace and a day of love. Considering this was the worst tragedy our country has endured as well as the rageful society we’ve become surely we can muster up just one day of pure peace …
Dear Editor: After the Second World War a small complex of affordable apartment were built in Union City, N.J. for our returning hero’s. They are called Veterans Housing. How many of our soldiers, who have given up so much for us are returning from Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan etc without a place they can call home, …
Dear Editor: Jersey City and Union City residents, recently Mayor Stack mailed a letter about a park project for Washington Park (on the Jersey City-Union City border) in which he states “hundreds of new trees will be planted in the area.” I wonder exactly what he means by ‘area’ as the drawing on the letter, …
Dear Editor: A strong community requires that quality civic institutions function. That is why it is so troubling to learn that the United States Postal Service is considering closing as many as nine Post Office branches in communities throughout Hudson County. This decision, if carried out, would be a great blow to these communities. Consider …
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Dear Editor: The recent asthma attack of Gov. Chris Christie has left many individuals wondering about the very common, yet very serious lung disease. What exactly is asthma? What is an asthma attack? And who is affected? Over 23 million Americans have asthma, a chronic obstruction of the airways. A variety of factors including allergies, …
Dear Editor: I write to express my strong opposition to recent news that post offices in our region may be closing after a review period that will study the usage of local post offices. This consideration of closure is extremely troubling as a result of the large local population that is an immigrant culture. Consequently, …
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Dear Editor: Earlier this year during state wide legislative redistricting the HCDO political bosses plotted and succeeded in changing the boundaries of 33rd legislative district by removing West New York, NJ and Guttenberg, NJ from the 33rd district and putting both communities in the new 32nd legislative district. Furthermore, they added half of Jersey City …
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Dear Editor: I write to voice my strong opposition to the recently proposed fare hikes by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. While I commend the Port Authority on their efficiency and mission, at the current time, fare increases should not be considered. Commuting is an essential component of employment for many …