Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Dear Editor: As we continue to read about senseless acts of violence that take the lives of our young people, it is imperative to address the problem of gangs, drugs and gun trafficking, as incidents are often directly related to these three culprits. In combating these issues, federal, state, county and local levels of law …
Dear Editor: I am writing to share exciting news with residents. As the school year approaches, Union City students and the local academic community can look forward to the opening of the newly-constructed Union City High School. In terms of facilities, this majestic building is unprecedented. In addition to a premier education, students will have …
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Dear Editor: The scaremongers have begun to dominate the debate over health care reform. They warn that President Obama’s plan would lead to “death panels.” That’s utter nonsense promulgated by those who don’t want any change. What’s really scary is that we won’t get any reform this year. That would result in even higher costs …
Dear Editor: During the past few months, I have been excited to witness the progress of Firefighters Memorial Park, which will be comprised of an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a children’s pool and water sprayers for kids. During the course of the past few years, local children have been fortunate to have many recreational play spaces …
Dear Editor: I am writing to notify the public that anyone who has an interest in serving on a Union City board should submit to my office a letter of interest and accompanying resume. The City of Union City offers boards that appeal to a diverse set of interests and allow for residents to become …
Dear Editor: I saw an article about Peggy Wong dated 7/5/09. She addressed the fact that her life was inspired by a Memorial High School teacher Fabian Zaccone. He was my art teacher for my years there and I was always in awe when he painted or airbrushed a book jacket cover, I never saw …
Dear Editor: The model and shining star of the entire state of New Jersey Mayor and State Senator Brian P. Stack continues to prove that the trust that thousands for residents have upon him stays flawless. This present July (2009), the nation and especially the state of New Jersey was stunned by important elected officials …
Dear Editor: I am writing to advocate drug court programs which have become increasingly popular in New Jersey in recent times. Drug courts serve as a probationary sentencing alternative to prison for nonviolent offenders. Currently, there are more that 3,500 participants in New Jersey. The focus of the program is rehabilitation which is implemented by …
Dear editor, Every 70 seconds, someone develops Alzheimer’s disease. As many as 5.3 million people have the disease, and it’s the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive and fatal brain disease that destroys brain cells, causing problems with memory, thinking and behavior severe enough to affect work, …
Dear Editor: I am writing to invite local residents to celebrate National Night Out in Union City, which will be hosted on Tuesday, August 4, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM on New York Avenue, between 22nd and 29th Streets. In past years, National Night Out festivities have been tremendously enjoyable for families. This year, …