Remember back in 2022 when there was a carjacking at the Kearny ShopRite and the…
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Kearny PD: Man shot on Quincy Avenue last night
From Det. Sgt. Michal Gontarczuk: The Kearny Police Department can confirm that an individual was shot…
Nutley experiencing another uptick in catalytic-converter thefts, PD says
Nutley Police Director Alphonse Petracco and Chief Thomas Strumolo are again advising residents of an uptick…
Belleville calls on state officials to allow police to pursue ATVs, motorbike riders
The Belleville Mayor and Council are calling on state officials to relax directives that prohibit members…
Santos may become judge today; Doyle would become acting mayor of Kearny
The state Senate’s Judiciary Committee interviewed Kearny Mayor Alberto G. Santos this morning — and it…
Car into the Passaic from Route 21
Kearny firefighters have joined the Newark Fire Department in the search for a vehicle that reportedly…
Santos expected to appear before Senate committee for judge interview Monday, June 26; his run as mayor could end next week
Depending on how quickly the state Senate in Trenton operates, next week could be Kearny Mayor…
LPD: 3 males who attempted North Arlington burglary apprehended with handgun in car in Lyndhurst
Tuesday, June 20, was a busy day for police in Lyndhurst and North Arlington. Police in…
Police: There was no stabbing in Lyndhurst & no danger to public
From the Lyndhurst Police Department: Reports of an assault by stabbing on the residential block of…
Wake information for Jim Hague announced
Wake and funeral arrangements for James F. “Jim” Hague have been announced. The wake will take…
Jim Hague, a legend who was Observer sports journalist for 20+ years, dies aged 62; Observer Athlete of the Year will be named in his honor
Editor’s note: This story is still evolving and will be updated over the next few days.…
Observer Sports Writer Jim Hague dies aged 62
James “Jim” Hague, who for 20+ years was the sports reporter at The Observer newspaper —…
DEVELOPING — Murphy nominates Santos to become state Superior Court Judge
Gov. Philip D. Murphy, as expected, has nominated Kearny Mayor Alberto G. Santos to become a…