Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
His press releases have targeted unusual topics ranging from the use of Legos in a college admissions test to U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Donna Shalala’s status as an “ignorant socialist.” His controversial letters-to-the-editor over the past decade have graced The New York Times, the Post, the Daily News, The Star-Ledger, the Bergen …
Continue reading “Township resident Hal Turner takes on popular congressman”
The recently-formed Superior Officers Association of the North Bergen Police Department had not yet received its charter last fall, but the group was already at work, trying to help one of their own. The first annual SOA Golf Outing was held at the Gambler’s Ridge Golf Course in Cream Ridge, and the members quickly decided …
Continue reading “Union comes to aid of cancer-stricken officer”
The Hudson Reporter newspapers won nine awards in a statewide competition for weekly newspapers, the New Jersey Press Association announced last weekend. The contest drew entries from scores of weekly newspapers from around the state. The NJPA’s annual “Better Newspaper” competition includes categories for news writing, feature writing, column writing, and layout. The Reporter newspapers …
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What has been rumored for months is now official: Webvan, one of the largest on-line sellers of consumer goods in the nation, has announced plans to move its East Coast shipping headquarters to North Bergen. A multi-million dollar deal with a developer will enable the company, which says it delivers goods within 30 minutes, to …
Continue reading “Rumored move of electronic commerce giant Webvan now official”
Seeking to protect private garages from financial fallout of the emission system meltdown, Assembly Democratic Leader Anthony Impreveduto (D-32nd Dist.) and Assembly Deputy Minority Leader Neil Cohen (D-20th Dist.) have introduced legislation that would reimburse private garages for the costs of purchasing and installing auto inspections equipment mandated under the state’s enhanced emission testing program. …
Continue reading “Democratic Leader Anthony Impreveduto proposes aid for private inspection vendors”
Chevannes resigns, Embattled Marist basketball coach defends himself in heat of controversy There’s no way that Chris Chevannes could have ever pictured the 1999-2000 high school basketball season ending with him submitting a letter of resignation at Marist High School. The 33-year-old coach thought he had assembled a team worthy of competing for the …
Chevannes resigns, Embattled Marist basketball coach defends himself in heat of controversy There’s no way that Chris Chevannes could have ever pictured the 1999-2000 high school basketball season ending with him submitting a letter of resignation at Marist High School. The 33-year-old coach thought he had assembled a team worthy of competing for the …
Most wrestling coaches would be depressed and disconsolate after receiving a 49-14 drubbing, but there wasn’t a result in the world that was going to change St. Peter’s Prep head coach Keith Kelly’s disposition last Saturday. Most wrestling coaches would be depressed and disconsolate after receiving a 49-14 drubbing, but there wasn’t a result in …
Dear Dr. Norquist: My boyfriend went away for a week on a mission trip. Ever since he has gotten back, I haven’t felt as close to him as I did before he left. Dear Dr. Norquist: My boyfriend went away for a week on a mission trip. Ever since he has gotten back, I haven’t …
Dear Editor: For all your readers who are confused, bored or could care less about the municipal budget, please take five minutes to read this letter. Question 1: Why is the parking authority building a monstrous $10 million automatic parking garage in the heart of a residential neighborhood? Answer: Because in 1994 City Hall needed …
Continue reading “Questions/answers regarding our municipal budget”