Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Oscar time is again upon us. And for those of us who, despite its superficial glitz and sometimes stomach-churning glamour, remain captivated by the entertainment industry, the Academy Awards is our March Madness. And, like basketball fans, we make a major event of it. Friends gather over chips and dip, six packs of beer and …
Dear Editor: This letter is in response to Mayor Schundler’s letter dated February 6, 2000. First, it must be noted that Mayor Schundler has a reading comprehension problem. He said, “Yvonne Balcer recently wrote that there is a box on her tax bill which says that state funding for Jersey City is up.” I quoted …
Continue reading “Mayor’s political games are to blame for city’s mess!”
Dear Editor: I am a resident of Jersey City writing to request assistance in remedying a most unpleasant situation. The blinding klieg-style lighting at the Essex Street Hudson-Bergen Light Rail station is disrupting our sleep and our health, and we are deeply disturbed that the design of the project has given little consideration to those …
Dear Editor: On Friday, December 31, 1999, our brother Fr. Hugh Fitzgerald, former pastor of St. Michael Catholic Church, Jersey City, passed away. During the following week, many people expressed their sympathy by assisting with all the tasks at hand. We, the family, would like to take this opportunity to thank the following: The Most …
Continue reading “Our heartfelt appreciation and thanks to all”
Dear Editor: There’s no celebrating Lincoln this Presidents’ Day for me. Day! Remember when workers used to get two days, one for Lincoln, one for Washington? Not to mention the good old days not long ago when only one person with a job could support a family? Talk about noses to the grindstone! And Uncle …
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Dear Editor: The Great Train Race (1/30/2000) is 20 years too late. Myself and others have tried to bring a train museum to Liberty State Park for years. The biggest blunder Jersey City made was when Steamtown in Vermont closed and the politicians in Jersey had the opportunity to move the historic train collection to …
Dear Editor: In response to Mary Mills letter of January 9, I want to make clear that the city’s plans for Palisade Avenue have always focused on helping owners fix up their buildings. The city never had any interest in demolishing existing neighborhoods. Those who made her believe that the city might knock down her …
Dear Editor: All of the people of downtown Jersey City lost a great friend on the passing of the Rev. High Fitzgerald of Saint Michael’s Church. This quiet, unassuming priest was a giant in his time. Only God knows how many people were helped/assisted by this wonderful human being. In my many conversations with him, …
Dear Editor: The 2000 Census which will be the largest peace-time mobilization in U.S. history, is about to begin. Over 1,500 workers will be needed to reach the 560,000 residents throughout Hudson County. And, you are needed to make it a success. The Census Bureau needs your help to recruit candidates for census taker positions …
Continue reading “Census 2000 temporary job openings, testing and recruitment begins”
Dear Editor: We, the undersigned members of the Hudson County Board of Chosen Freeholders make this a timely comment opposing Hudson United Bancorp’s application to merge with Dime Bancorp, Inc., New York and Dime Bancorp, Inc.’s application to become a bank holding company in connection with the proposed merger of Hudson United Bancorp with and …
Continue reading “Opposition to merger application of Hudson United Bank/Dime Savings Bank of NY”