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Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, a time to recognize the millions of individuals and families living with this devastating disease and to renew our commitment to finding better treatments and, ultimately, a cure.Parkinson’s disease is progressive and relentless. It robs people of ...

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I just read that the state wants to add another tax to phone bills to support the mental health hotline. The pharmaceutical manufacturers in New Jersey make billions by selling mental health-related drugs. Why don't they pay for the hotline? 

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Does the 2025 Audit mean no school tax increase…while other tax entities seem to be holding the line school tax increases never seem to take a breather!Let's hope this Audit supports no tax increase this year!

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Dear editor,New Jersey families know how quickly life can get off track when someone gets sick, and that’s why preventive care, especially vaccines, can be so important for our communities. These forms of care can keep kids in school, keep adults working, and help seniors avoid the complications ...

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November is “Movember,” a month dedicated to raising awareness for prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men’s mental health. While the mustaches associated with the event may be fun, the issue is serious: prostate cancer will impact one in eight American men, and far too many New Jersey families ...

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Our current Assembly representatives in New Jersey’s 23rd Legislative District are career politicians who have been in office for 16 years and have consistently failed to represent our community’s needs. This year, we have the chance to change that by electing Guy Citron and Tyler Powell.The stakes ...

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I want to make sure there is some clarity regarding undocumented individuals ( or as President Trump refers to them as "illegal aliens") and Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act (ACA - aka Obama care).Per Federal law, undocumented individuals are not currently, and will not be in the ...

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Toys for Throttle Rocks Tiptons Tavern with Inaugural Battle of the BandsToys for Throttle celebrated a true rock-and-roll style this past weekend, launching its first-ever Battle of the Bands at Tiptons Tavern in Phillipsburg. The event brought together community spirit, high-energy performances, ...

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Dear Editor: June marks Alzheimer’s Awareness Month—a time to honor the millions of Americans affected by this devastating disease and to recommit ourselves to finding a cure. With over 180,000 New Jerseyans currently living with Alzheimer’s, the need for continued medical research has never been ...

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I remember sitting in my college dorm room, eyes glued to the television, watching the events of the 2024 U.S. presidential election unfold. While very few expected Trump to sweep all seven swing states, what surprised me most was how dramatically New Jersey's electorate moved toward the GOP. In ...

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