This one was for Sister Alan

When the St. Anthony High School Friars beat Science Park last night in the Tournament of Champions finals at the Izod Center, I could only think of one person — a woman who under all estimates shouldn’t have been around to enjoy the incredible victory.
Sister Mary Alan Barszczewski, CSSF, vice president of the school.
If you [...]

David Paterson is just what is needed in New York

There have been very few times in my life where I’ve sat down to watch a politician give a speech — and after it was over, just wanted to give the speaker a high-five. The last time it happened with shortly after Sept. 11, 2001, when President Bush delivered an inspiring message of hope before [...]

Finding God in simple things and while suffering

When I woke up this morning, for some reason — I have no idea why or how this happened — my television was tuned to a channel showing a live broadcast of Pope Benedict XVI celebrating Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square. I missed much of the liturgy, but was able to hear him [...]

County Register, Jersey City Councilwoman defends self against nepotism charges

Jersey City Councilwoman and Hudson County Register Willie Flood must think the average person in Jersey City and Hudson County has the IQ of a 9-year-old.
In a most bizarre interview with The Jersey City Reporter, the councilwoman and register offered lame excuse after lame excuse as to why she hired her son, Philip Flood Jr., [...]

One huge mistake by most on Kearny Council

There are times I just don’t understand what goes on in the minds of elected officials. Far too many times, I’ve had to take a step back, re-evaluate what I’ve seen and heard from them — and say to myself, “Wow!” Such was the case today when I learned the Kearny Mayor and Town Council [...]

Have a look at N.A. Today when you get a chance

Do me a favor, will you?

If you get a chance, log on to www.natoday.net. I’ll be writing a column in the coming days about the site — but I think it’s important for readers to know what I’m writing about by visiting the site first.
Click on the site image and this entry’s headline, and it’ll [...]

To John, Barack and Hillary: Please talk about gas prices

Dear Sens. John McCain, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama:
Greetings from New Jersey. I hope you’re all having a lot of fun as you travel the country campaigning for the highest office in the land. It’s been a lot of fun for me to sit back, watch you all debate, and proffer your thoughts and plans [...]

My tribute to Sister Lucille McKillop

When she walked into a room, whether it was crowded or empty, you always wanted to just stop what you were doing. When she approached you as you walked the choppy sidewalks of Ochre Point Avenue, you almost wanted to stop and bow. When she attended Mass at the chapel at Ochre Court on a [...]

Mushnick owes no one an apology: He was just telling the truth

Phil Mushnick, of the New York Post, said what many people have been thinking of late about the City of Jersey City, in a column Feb. 24. He said he couldn’t understand how it was that because of television, mainly ESPN, a high school basketball game between St. Anthony High School and Eastern Christian School, [...]

From Hillary to ‘ER’ to Nader

It’s been a rather slow week. So, I think I’ll break into one of my odds-and-ends columns right away. Hope you all had a good weekend. I know I did.
• Hillary Rodham Clinton called an impromptu press conference Saturday while she was in Cincinnati campaigning. As she waved campaign materials Barack Obama sent out weeks [...]