Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Dear Editor: The shooting in Arizona is a tragic event. It left six people dead and many gravely injured, including Rep. Gabriella Giffords. Angry people, whether sane or not, kill or injure people every day all over the world, and each time it is devastating. We want to find something logical we can point to …
Continue reading “Engaged, informed citizens can end political violence”
Dear Editor: The recent “gotcha” by an overzealous TV reporter against State Senator and Union City Mayor Brian Stack are an over-the-top reach to create controversy where none exists. I have known Senator Stack professionally for over 15 years. I have seen and heard him speak and know plenty of his political associates. Never once …
Dear Editor, To help keep your family and home safe from fire, here are some tips to follow, provided by the New Jersey Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board. Take time to check smoke detectors to ensure they are working properly and have full battery power. You should have at least one smoke alarm for each floor …
Continue reading “The New Jersey Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board Residential Fire Safety Tips”
Dear Editor: There’s a plethora of planned open spaces for Hoboken including the 14th Street Viaduct multi-space project. Mayor Zimmer of Hoboken deserves praise for involving a significant element of the community in the “stakeholder process” through community input in the design details of several projects including Sinatra Park and Hoboken Cove and 1400 Park …
Continue reading “UC should follow Hoboken’s lead on Viaduct”
Dear Editor: I am a taxpayer, and I am appalled that the governor is going to allow a billion dollars in tax breaks to corporations (for vouchers etc..) while our public schools are in dire need of funding. Public money should go to public schools! This governor is bent on destroying the public schools! John …
Dear Editor: The directors and members of the West New York Chamber of Commerce wish to thank Mayor Vega, the West New York Commissioners and the West New York DPW for doing an outstanding job of snow removal on Bergenline Avenue and the surrounding streets during the recent snow storms. Having clean roads and parking …
Continue reading “WNY businesses appreciate the snow-free streets”
Dear Editor: On Monday, Jan. 10, the New Jersey Senate and Assembly both decisively passed SB 690. This legislation reinstates and enhances New Jersey’s Film and Digital Media Rewards Program, which had been suspended last year by Governor Christie for fiscal year 2011 as part of a larger suspension and elimination of statewide tax credits. …
Continue reading “Tax credits for film and TV production are vital to N.J.’s economy”
I want to give my appreciation to former Hudson County Sheriff Juan Perez who will go down in the history of the county as the best sheriff ever to have served us the people. I observe the appearance and demeanor of the sheriff’s officers in the courthouse, parks and the county buildings and can say …
Dear Editor: Recently, Union City Mayor and State Senator Brian Stack urged support for Governor Christie’s “toolkit,” a series of initiatives proposed to reform certain areas of government. I too support reforming government and believe the system needs several corrections. However, I am completely opposed to the elimination of civil service and I am completely …
Continue reading “Stack has too much power already and wants more”
Dear Editor: Recently, my office learned that Union City would be awarded $500,000 in funding from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. This funding will be used to improve both 30th and 31st Streets from New York Avenue to Kennedy Boulevard. On listed streets, residents will be able to enjoy newly-paved roads, …
Continue reading “Stack thanks Christie and PA for streets grant”