In light of the report of two “bump and run” carjackings in Kearny within 24 hours…
Category: Opinion
Sitting in judgment
Some years ago, I was a juror on a criminal case in New York City. There…
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To the Publisher: I am writing this letter in total disgust. Like many of you, I…
The voice of the turtle is heard in the land
By now, you likely have heard about the great turtle invasion at JFK Airport, but if…
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To the Publisher: Who would have thunk? Meat and potatoes — basic staple of the American…
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a jellyfish!
According to at least one witness, an Unidentified Flying Object was reported over South Kearny the…
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To the Publisher: Dusty, the California “cat burglar” that has become famous for stealing more than…
Must everything have a price tag?
This Sept. 11, one decade since the Twin Towers terror attack that killed 2,752 people, the…
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To the Publisher: USDA’s new MyPlate dietary logo illustrates graphically the shrinking role of meat and…
You mean there’s a treatment for stupid?
At press time (the story changes hourly), latest news in the Anthony Weiner saga was that…
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To the Publisher: I’m writing in to try and understand the use of the “yield to…
News reports from around the globe
While local news stations were busy reporting on Anthony Weiner’s weiner (how can you NOT know…
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To the Publisher: We just wanted to thank “Darryl” (who informed us that he is a…
A few professional gripes
Today’s column is about journalists. Writing about your peers is always a risky business, because they…
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To the Publisher: I write regarding your May 25 article concerning the charges against Rev. James…