Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Dear Editor: After another winter of severe snowstorms and floods, I looked forward to balmy weather and blooming flowers. Hundreds of communities welcome spring with an observance of Great American Meatout, asking neighbors to explore a healthy, compassionate diet of vegetables, fruits, legumes, and grains. Indeed, 56 percent of respondents to a GlobalMeatNews poll said …
The Marauders of St. Peter’s Prep had a baseball season to remember in 2015, tying the school record for victories in a year (26) and returning to the local top of the heap by winning the Ed “Faa” Ford Memorial Hudson County Tournament. But according to Marauders head coach Pat Laguerre, that’s all in the …
Continue reading “TASTY TIDBITSPrep looks to defend county title after dream season
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Dear Editor: One ignored source of revenue for the Port Authority is to sell naming rights for airports, train stations, bridges, tunnels, etc. sports teams see the great opportunity for the naming rights of their arenas and a recent example was the most recent super bowl location Levi’s Stadium, for which the naming rights were …
5th Annual Irish Cultural Festival will be May 21 The city has scheduled its fifth annual Hoboken Irish Cultural Festival for Saturday, May 21. The festival, in collaboration between the city and Irish Network New Jersey, will be held from noon to 6 p.m. at Sinatra Park (on the waterfront near Fourth Street). In …
Jersey City arrests 12 alleged ‘violent offenders’ in response to ongoing gang retaliation The Jersey City Police Department’s Gang Task Force conducted an early morning operation on April 5 executing arrest warrants on a dozen of what the city calls its most violent offenders, according to a release from city spokesperson Jennifer Morrill. Several …
President/Principal, Richard Garibell, is proud to announce Hudson Catholic High School’s Honor Roll for the third quarter of the 2015-2016 academic year. First Honors: Seniors (Class of 2016): Richmond Alvaro Tiana Anton Isabella Bozkent Nalani DeJesus Amber Ferrera Valentin Gomez-Noriega Rebekkah Joyce Valeria Montero Satchel Moore Akshar Patel Elena Rodriguez Jessica Tyll Saharath Vichkulwrapan Janoa …
DEAR EDITOR: One ignored source of revenue for the Port Authority is to sell naming rights for airports, train stations, bridges, tunnels, etc. sports teams see the great opportunity for the naming rights of their arenas and a recent example was the most recent super bowl location Levi’s Stadium, for which the naming rights were …
Autism event is this week in North Bergen North Bergen preschool students will be walking around ab outdoor track for Autism Speaks on April 15 in order to raise more awareness and funding for more autism activities in North Bergen. The fundraising walk will kick off at 9:30 a.m. and is open to the public …
St. Peter’s screens free documentary on economic inequality on April 10 St. Peter’s University Social Justice Program is sponsoring a free showing of the film “Inequality for All.” Robert Reich’s award-winning documentary is a passionate argument on behalf of the middle class, and explains the current state of growing income inequality in our nation in …
The legendary rock and roll band The Rolling Stones have a song called “Tumbling Dice,” which should have been the theme song of the Hudson County Democratic Organization (HDCO). In a presidential election as unpredictable as the one currently taking place, endorsing any candidate is a roll of the dice. For Democrats, Hudson County has …
Continue reading “The gears of the political machine engage”