October 15, 2009 RSS feed / Letters

Do good deeds and make a difference this week

It is exciting to hear about AARP's "Create the Good," which has now expanded into a nationwide initiative to encourageAmericans to dedicate time to service. The point of "Create the Good," a phrase first coined by AARP's founder Dr. More...

Make all public places 100 percent smoke free

As a cardiologist and regional president of the American Heart Association in New Jersey, I remain gravely concerned about our state's safeguards against exposure to second-hand smoke, specifically as this unresolved public health issue lingers in More...

Tax deduction available for new vehicle purchases

The "Cash for Clunkers" program for new cars may have ended, but the Internal Revenue Service wants to remind taxpayers that many people might overlook another special break available. More...