In the April 25 issue of The Observer, in the story, “Meadows parcel is taxing issue”…
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It’s sad to live life on the sidelines
Risk is a scary word. Maybe that’s why many of us choose to do so little…
Hatred– alive and flourishing, alas
I recently wrote an opinion piece that examined the Trayvon Martin shooting (Let justice rule the…
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I want to first state I served in the United States Air Force and have nothing…
Rituals of spring season are back
As my younger cousin ripped a liner through the infield at his T-ball practice on April…
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To the Publisher: This past winter brought us crippling droughts and tornadoes, continuing unemployment, and…
Let justice rule the day for Trayvon Martin
The cause of the Trayvon Martin shooting appears fairly obvious. That is if one and ignores…
What happened to variety in rock music
While listening to the faint, static-filled transmission of 105.5 WDHA, a rock music station out of…
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Dear Publisher, I took the trip to New Hope on Wednesday and followed the guidelines set…
For America’s sake, let’s stop the Lin-sanity
No, this isn’t about sports – at least not in the way that you might think.…
Respect for family’s grief outweighs ‘getting the story’
On March 2, Jeff Bahr and I conducted easily one of the hardest interviews we’ve ever…
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To the Publisher: I was christened by Father John Washington at St. Stephen’s Church in May…
No definitive answers for school shootings
On the heels of the tragic school shooting in Ohio that left three students dead and…
Should Kearny be considered gritty?
Yes – but not the way you might think Growing up in Kearny, I can honestly…
OOPS…
The Observer would like to apoligize to Larry Maleszewski. In last week’s story, “St. Patrick’s Day…
The Electric Car Revolution – D.O.A. (Discharged on Arrival)
I just read an interesting report. It seems the newest wave of electric cars are moving…
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To the editor: Once again, the residents of Belleville have received requests from the police and…
A new holiday would be ‘Super’
Around this time every year, I always end up asking myself the same question, why can’t…
A man’s view: We do it ‘cause we love you!
Most of us know Valentine’s Day as the annual February 14 celebration of romantic love. That…
Added dimension not needed
While writing “Out and About” pieces during the summer, I stopped in to see the 3-D…
U.S. Marine “pee party” is hardly surprising
It spread across the news outlets like free beers at a “kegger.” Four American Marines had…
Demise of the ‘9-to-5’ worker
No, I’m not talking about me. I’ve become accustomed to the rigors of the journalism world.…
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To the Publisher: Just read Senator Lesniak’s letter in The Record calling their opinion opposing Internet…
Don’t give in to holiday pressures
With all of the struggles of the holiday season, it’s no surprise that a holiday that…
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The year 2011 has not been a good year for the meat industry. There were more…
A New Year’s resolution worth keeping
This year, people will make and swiftly break their New Year’s resolutions. It’s hardly surprising given…
Best gift any writer can get
I know that, in general, Thanksgiving is the holiday where everyone is thankful for something. However,…
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Holiday Safety Tips Retired New Jersey State Trooper Captain and former Sheriff of Hudson County Juan…
In search of Christmas spirit
The term “Christmas spirit” is tossed around so frequently during the Yuletide season that it’s hard…
Plenty of parks … where are the kids?
When I was a kid growing up in Kearny, I remember that getting friends together for…