Boggiano remains silent on Loew parody

Our city councilor, Richard Boggiano, has done it again!

Over the years, Richard Boggiano has emerged as a champion of preserving Jersey City’s rich history. So… where was our “champion” when the Loew’s marquee was taken down? This marquee was the iconic symbol of the Loew’s Theater for 75 years, and it is now gone. Where was Boggiano’s opposition to this parody?

Richard Boggiano is good at complaining and making excuses. I heard him say that Journal Square was in ruins before he took office about 12 years ago. On top of that, he consistently and conveniently blames the Journal Square 2060 redevelopment plan for ruining “The Square.”

Certainly, the plan was adopted on August 25, 2010. However, over the years, the plan has been modified; and the last modification was made on June 18, 2019. Interestingly, every year the plan was modified, Richard Boggiano was the Ward C alderman.

Essentially, this tells me, and it should tell the voters of Ward C, that Richard Boggiano had ample opportunity to voice his objections to the 2060 plan and, subsequently, contribute to that plan. But instead of doing that, Richard Boggiano continued to make excuses and blame his failures on – you guessed it – the 2060 Plan.

Frankly, the residents of Ward C are tired of Richard Boggiano’s lame excuses. And we are tired of hearing him voice his complaints without proposing viable solutions.

It’s time for Ward C to look beyond Richard Boggiano. It is time for Ward C to elect a councilor who will represent the entire population, not just a privileged few.

It’s time for Ward C to elect a councilman with “fresh” ideas, not just the same old gibberish we heard from Rich Boggiano.

Frankly, Ward C has outgrown Richard Boggiano. It’s time for new leadership.

Ahmad Arshad, Jersey City

Voters deserve what they get

As MAGA’s victory in last week’s general election clearly illustrated, no politician ever fails by underestimating the intelligence of the American people. We are children – bitter, angry, selfish children – and we deserve to be spoken to as such.

No appeal to our better nature; we don’t have any. Make only vague promises about the future; like children, we only see the present. And when everything falls apart because of the choices we’ve made, we won’t accept any responsibility.

However, we will reap what we sow, because even if you think you can, you cannot ignore the reality.

John Woodmaska, Kearny

Neighborhood A needs access to fresh food

Greenville is a special place that is close to my heart. This is where I grew up and raised my own children. It is for this reason that I proudly say that I am deeply committed to the well-being and prosperity of our community and one question has always resurfaced for me: Why is access to fresh produce so difficult in my neighborhood?

We deserve access to fresh, locally grown produce and goods. A farmers market or public pantry with regularly stocked fresh produce would provide just that.

Farmers’ markets are not just places to buy fresh fruits and vegetables: they are also centers of community activity and economic opportunity. They support local farmers and small businesses, create jobs and promote healthy eating habits. Studies even show that farmers markets can increase property values ​​and attract new residents to neighborhoods.

Outdoor markets are not the only solution to our food insecurity problem. Many neighborhoods also offer public food pantries to create this type of space. Currently, we have something similar called Food FARMacy, which gives Jersey City Medical Center patients access to healthy foods to help them manage chronic conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure. While this is a great idea, it does not help the average Jersey City resident or people who have difficulty accessing health insurance; Participation in the JCMC Primary Care Program is a necessary condition for access to FARMacy.

In Ward A, we have a vibrant and diverse community that would greatly benefit from implementing a system to address food insecurity, whether through a food pantry model or a traditional farmers market. I am committed to working alongside community leaders, local food pantries, farmers and residents to make this work for us in Ward A.

Together, we can create a thriving, sustainable market that will improve the quality of life for all Greenville residents.

Let’s come together to make Neighborhood A a healthier place to live.

Pam Johnson, Jersey City Council candidate for Ward A (Greenville) in the November 2025 election

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