GUEST COMMENTARY — Melham says Murphy, Legislature must restore energy tax receipts to lower local tax burden

To the Editor: As the state Legislature and governor move to adopt a new state budget…

Grilo cruises in East Newark; Cifelli fends off challenger for County Commissioner

Dina Grilo has likely won a second term as East Newark’s mayor. At the end of…

Det. Jean graduates from NJ State Police Crime Scene School

Kearny Police Det. Jordenson Jean, second from left, recently graduated from the NJ State Police Crime…

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…

Suarez: 15-year-old boy shot and killed in Jersey City

The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit and the Jersey City Police Department are investigating the…

AG’s office announces plans to allow for safe, unadulterated elections

Several key measures by the Department of Law and Public Safety will be in effect as…

Knights hosting BBQ for council’s birthday

To celebrate the 72nd birthday of serving God, country and church and the local community, the…

Kearny FD puts on extraction demonstration at KHS

The Kearny Fire Department performed an extrication demonstration earlier this week at Kearny High School following…

Women attempting to break into home also had 8 fake driver’s licenses on her, KPD says

On May 17 at 7:27 p.m., Officers Anthony Oliveira, Danny Maganinho, David Vazquez and Sgt. Dean…

Later this week, Belleville will be home to 2 new pickleball courts

One of the nation’s fastest-growing sports is coming to Belleville. The public is invited to attend…

Two neighboring towns cite Belleville Historical Society for its stone restoration work

The work of the Belleville Historical Society in restoring military monuments and the military gravestones of…

Kearny Police Department collaborates with Hyundai to combat nationwide increase in Hyundai and Kia thefts

The Kearny Police Department is partnering with Hyundai to address the nationwide surge in vehicle thefts,…

NYSP: Belleville man dies from injuries sustained in jet ski collision

A 48-year-old Belleville man died May 27 as the result of the crash of two jet…

KGC cheerleaders go to Vagas, come home champions — again!

For just about 17 years, the Kearny Generals Cheerleaders — from here on, KGC — have…

What if instead of kids being butchered in Uvalde, it was politicians? Would THAT even matter?

Close your eyes for me and do a little fantasy meditation for a moment. In the…