Opinion

Our beautiful city is in a very bad shape. Streets are barely cleaned. In horror, I read about stories where people are not able to reach the police in emergency or in dangerous situations. The Jersey City Response Center used to pick up the phone and help residents. Now when I call at business hours, […]

New Jersey’s 31st Legislative District is one of 40 districts that make up the map for the New Jersey Legislature. It covers the Hudson County municipalities of Bayonne and most of Jersey City and Kearny. Minority families are a colorful theme in this part of Hudson County where Black/African Americans and Hispanics represent 22.4% and […]

Starting tomorrow and running through Tuesday, voters will have an opportunity to elect state and local officials who will make policy for the next four years affecting everyone who lives in Jersey City. At the state level, voters will nominate Democratic and Republican candidates for the State Senate and Assembly. At the local level, voters […]

Dear Editor, I am writing to express my enthusiastic support for Mamta Singh as a candidate for Hudson County Commissioner District 4. As a longtime resident of Jersey City and a dedicated community leader, Mamta has consistently demonstrated her commitment to making our county a better place for all its residents. Mamta’s journey as an […]

Dear Editor, This past Mother’s Day residents informed me Mamta Singh was going through our building knocking on doors campaigning even though this is not permitted. Our security only permits guests to enter when they are announced to and received by a resident. A couple of days later I received a mailer from her that reads “Mamta Singh Hudson […]

When I moved to Jersey City 4 ½ years ago I was amazed at how much my new neighbors cared. Jersey City folk take being a good neighbor and a good citizen to a whole new level. They are ready to roll up their sleeves and pitch in at a moment’s notice. Giving back is […]

I am writing to you regarding the payroll problems within the Public Safety departmentregarding civilians. I am one of those employees and choose to remain anonymous as Ifear that the department will retaliate against me for bringing these problems to light.  We are in our ninth payroll cycle, and they still cannot pay us right. […]