To the Publisher: Just read Senator Lesniak’s letter in The Record calling their opinion opposing Internet gambling “dumb.” What is really dumb is his position to allow Internet gaming that will reap billions of dollars for its casino businesses. These billions of dollars will come from desperate residents who are struggling to pay their bills [...]

With all of the struggles of the holiday season, it’s no surprise that a holiday that is meant to have positive emotions tied to it can easily spin people into fits of rage. After experiencing a bit of anger and a lot of frustration attempting to get a gift for my brother (it needed to [...]

The year 2011 has not been a good year for the meat industry. There were more reports of devastating health impacts. In May, the World Cancer Research Fund advised limiting meat consumption to reduce the risk of bowel cancer. The August issue of The Lancet projects that – based on the current meat-based diet – [...]

This year, people will make and swiftly break their New Year’s resolutions. It’s hardly surprising given that most of these pledges usually feature dieting. Last year, when I too swore that I would commit to the battle of the bulge, I made a critical error and failed before I started. Hey, it’s not my fault [...]

I know that, in general, Thanksgiving is the holiday where everyone is thankful for something. However, let me take a moment this holiday season to thank all of you, the readers. I didn’t get into journalism for the money. I did it because I love writing, and I love how a newspaper can keep everyone [...]

Holiday Safety Tips Retired New Jersey State Trooper Captain and former Sheriff of Hudson County Juan M. Perez offers tips to ensure all a happy, healthy and most of all safe holiday season: Always be aware of your surroundings and other persons when you park your vehicle in a shopping area. If possible, shop with [...]

The term “Christmas spirit” is tossed around so frequently during the Yuletide season that it’s hard to gauge its true meaning. From a commercial standpoint it exists mostly as a syrupy lure. Here’s an example: “When the ‘Christmas spirit’ tugs at your heartstrings, our super-deluxe (fill-in-the-blank) makes the perfect gift for that special someone,” reads [...]

When I was a kid growing up in Kearny, I remember that getting friends together for a game of basketball or football was an easy thing. Whether it was sunny and 70 degrees or snow was on the ground, we were always ready to play, and most likely would join a game already in progress. [...]

To the Publisher: I feel the need to express my thankfulness to the North Arlington Police Department, especially to the following names which hopefully I spelled right due to the very hectic day on Nov. 16: Detective Horton, Det. Heddenberg, Capt. John Hearn, Officer Ballinger, Officer John Hoffman and also the dispatcher on duty for [...]

Images coming across TV screens of late go beyond troubling. If you think I’m referring to the senseless acts of terrorism and the myriad atrocities playing out across our world, I am not. Terrible as these are, they already receive ink from a wealth of news sources. I doubt that I could cast any more [...]