Letters to the Editor
By GUS PENARANDA
March 19, 2026
Dear Editor:This June, as the world turns its attention to New Jersey for one of the most globally celebrated sporting events, Jersey City is preparing to welcome fans, cultures, and corporations alike. Among those welcomed into the spotlight is Goya Foods, a brand that has secured visibility ...
Dear Editor:As we celebrated the excitement of the Winter Olympics, we now turn our attention to the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Milano Cortina. Team USA’s Paralympians will compete on the world stage and showcase extraordinary talent, determination, and resilience in Para alpine skiing, Para ...
Dear Editor:What I find truly Dangerous is Jake Ephros, a candidate for Jersey City Council who publicly proclaims “solidarity forever” with Hasan Piker, an online political commentator who infamously stated that “America deserved 9/11.”That comment was not a slip of the tongue, nor was it taken ...
Dear Editor:As the Hudson County commissioner for District 4, representing large portions of Wards C, D, and E in Jersey City, and I might add the only female and sole Hispanic commissioner representing only Jersey City, I am endorsing Councilman James Solomon for Mayor and his entire team for ...
Dear Editor: North Bergen wants to build a 2-story preschool in Hudson County's Braddock Park, a Green Acres funded park that is supposed to be protected for recreational use only, by NJ DEP. If DEP allows school and other uses of protected park lands, it would set a bad precedent throughout the ...
To the Editor,I am writing to express my strong endorsement of Steven Fulop as New Jersey’s next Governor. Fulop is a forward-thinking leader with bold ideas and a clear vision for our state’s future. His proven executive experience equips him to turn that vision into reality.As Mayor of Jersey ...
To The Editor,Mikie Sherrill is beginning to frighten me. Earlier this month, Sherrill failed to cast a vote against renaming the Gulf of Mexico into the Gulf of America. A bill with no useful value, it may seem like it was just the conservatives in the US House of Representatives stroking Donald ...
Dear Editor:On May 5th, Josh Gottheimer staged another press conference claiming to be the champion of New Jersey's Latino community. His words ring hollow when compared to his consistent record of actions that have harmed these very communities.On May 1st, Gottheimer was conspicuously missing from ...
Dear Editor,I’m a college freshman, and in my dorm room I have a stuffed animal cat that I’ve had since I was a newborn. Her name is Lili, and she’s a tattered old girl now. Her tail had to be sewn back on and there’s a hole in one of her ears, but she’s held up really well. In just the eighteen ...
Dear Editor:As a Navy veteran and former State Commander of a prominent veterans service organization in New Jersey, I know the value of leaders who serve with integrity and deliver real results. That’s why I am proud to endorse Mikie Sherrill for Governor. Her record of service and commitment to ...
Dear Editor, The recent national election has highlighted a significant shift in the political landscape, with an increasing number of voters registering as unaffiliated. This trend underscores a growing frustration with the relentless partisan attacks between the major political parties. In the ...
Dear Editor, As a woman who has navigated the complexities of politics and community leadership, I can deeply relate to the frustrations of being overlooked despite my qualifications and experience. Throughout history, women have often faced the daunting challenge of breaking through the glass ...
Dear Editor:Recently, Councilman James Solomon announced his candidacy for Mayor of Jersey City, adopting the slogan “The People, Not the Powerful.” This slogan raises an important question: who exactly are "the powerful" he refers to? Is it the public servants who have dedicated their lives to ...
Dear Editor:As a strong supporter of the proposed Pompidou Jersey City project, I hope that a new approach can solve financial problems that have threatened this initiative. Will relocation of the proposed center to a new residential tower reduce the prospective operating deficit? Can the City ...
Dear Editor,I am writing on behalf of the Jersey City Police Superior Officers Association to address a critical concern regarding Councilman James Solomon’s candidacy for mayor. As a progressive Democrat, Solomon’s policies, while perhaps well-intentioned, pose serious risks to the safety and ...