Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Dear Editor: On September 15th 1943 an American B-17 bomber with ten airmen on board failed to return home from a mission. One of them was a 2LT Frank A. Roth, from Union City, NJ. He was serving overseas with the 95th Bomb Group based in Horham, England. Around 1998, when I was 14 years …
Dear Editor: We are pleased to see Governor Christie expand on the growing problem of opiate addiction in his recent State of the State Address. The attention the governor is focusing on this issue and his proposals for improving treatment and making it more accessible are important steps forward. We also applaud the governor’s efforts …
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Dear Editor: The U.S. Advisory Panel on Dietary Guidelines has finally mustered the courage to recommend that Americans eat less meat and dairy products. And not just to lower our risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, and obesity, but also because it slows the rate of climate changes, with its own devastating consequences. The …
Dear Editor: Thank you so much for writing that wonderful piece on the Hudson River and sharing the story of Catherine Portman-Laux and Burton Laux’s experiences on the river. I picked up The North Bergen Reporter at a local car wash and expected to have a quick glance at something while my car was being …
Dear Editor: In the last 20 years, the number of children with autism and related conditions in New Jersey has skyrocketed. While schools are working to meet the needs of these children, little attention is paid to the needs of adults. After the age of 21, those with autism are no longer entitled to free, …
Dear Editor: It’s so sad, no statement or even one word from our New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie was mentioned about the murders of 21 Egyptian Coptic Christian by ISIS in Libya. New Jersey is the home of the largest Egyptian population in USA. Very strong statements were issued by the UN, The white house, …
Dear Editor: Thanks to Al Sullivan for his excellent stories on the ongoing privatization threat to Liberty State Park from wrong-headed legislation. Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto should be ashamed of himself for breaking his Liberty State Park promise in his 2/5 press release at the time of the governor signing a bill, with last minute …
Dear Editor: This Wednesday marked the beginning of Lent, the 40-day period before Easter, when many Christians abstain from animal foods in remembrance of Jesus’ 40 days of fasting in the desert before launching his ministry. But meat-free Lent is much more than a symbol of religious devotion to Christ. It helps reduce the risk …
Dear Editor: My name is Beatrice Oliveti. I was born and raised in West New York. My father was the late Commissioner Joseph P. Oliveti, who was elected with the Focus 71 team of commissioners years ago. West New York is fortunate beyond words and measure to have a mayor like the Honorable Dr. Mayor …
Dear Editor: I write this letter to clarify and put to rest any rumors or gossip concerning my relationship with North Bergen Mayor/State Senator Nick Sacco. I can tell you, both Mayor Sacco and I have found common ground and the benefits of working together, as opposed to constant battles that distracts us from our …