EDITORIAL — Bergen County must do better with COVID-19 vaccines

When Kearny Mayor Alberto G. Santos expressed his disappointment a few weeks ago that Kearny was…

EDITORIAL — In thanks to Santos and NJSEA for keeping Keegan closed

Last week, we brought you and update for the first time about the status of the…

EDITORIAL — Please curb your dogs!

Kearny resident Eileen Verdi generally has a good finger on the pulse of what’s happening in…

EDITORIAL — In Tony Mondaro we trust

Well, we all seem to have gotten through the recent snow storm. Of course, we certainly…

EDITORIAL — Somehow, people are still using the street to dispose of masks …

For those of us out there old enough, perhaps you might recall, oh, it’s probably 25…

EDITORIAL — Have a driveway? A garage? Please use it for the sake of others

On the surface, this editorial might seem like outright complaining. But the truth is, it’s not.…

EDITORIAL — In a very dark world, there’s still some brightness left

Turning on the television these days is a risky proposition, especially if you’re among those who…

EDITORIAL — Victims of domestic violence need better protections

It is rare the pages of this newspaper contain stories involving domestic violence. This is a…

2020: A horrible year, yet one that taught us so very much …

The easy thing to do is to say 2020 was a horrendous year. You probably wouldn’t…

Remembering those who’ve lost their lives to COVID-19

A year ago at this time, many of us were preparing for a much different Christmas season.…

Despite COVID-19, we mustn’t forget HIV & AIDS epidemic

Dec. 1 was world AIDS Day. Each year, it is a stark reminder of the epidemic…

A season for being Women & Men for Others

With Thanksgiving over, we now begin to turn our attention to the holiday season which is…

Giving thanks in the year 2020? Seriously?

Plain and simply put, the year 2020 really hasn’t offered us much to give thanks for,…

EDITORIAL — Please, when possible, consider donating to food pantries

With Thanksgiving just over a week away, we at The Observer take this time to encourage…

EDITORIAL — In thanks to every veteran who ever put on the uniform

It is absolutely mind boggling to think that every single member of the United States Military…