Ribbon cut following renovations to Nutley’s Glotzbach Park
Commissioner Mauro G. Tucci and the Nutley Parks and Recreation Department cut a ribbon for the…
Hall of Fame Coach Bob Hurley offers clinic at Kearny HS
For the second year in a row, legendary former St. Anthony High School basketball coach Bob…
Registration open for KUEZ annual yard sale
Registration is open for Kearny residents who wish to participate in the annual KUEZ Kearny…
Kearny PD: Hit & run caused by texter with suspended license
A Kearny woman has been arrested following a hit-and-run crash April 7 where police determined she…
Obituaries for April 8, 2026
Diane Cimirro Diane Cimirro (nee La Rosa) died April 5, 2026. She was 81. Visiting will…
GUNNING FOR A 4-PEAT
Harrison boys volleyball coach Anthony Sabia admitted that this preseason was one of the more difficult…
Kearny softball delivers statement with blowout wins
For more than a year, longtime Kearny softball coach Jim Pickel heard about the loaded freshman…
Athlete of the Week — Nutley’s Fealey throws no-hitter, strikes out 14
Nutley’s Sean Fealey remembers the last time he threw a no-hitter, and the frustration that came…
Seton Hall Prep baseball off to a good start
As spring sports get underway, Seton Hall Prep’s Pirates look poised to dominate Jersey baseball. They ride the tide of…
Belleville’s Silver Lake area getting police substation
It was two years ago when Belleville Mayor Michael Melham announced plans to open a permanent…
Carrino takes oath as Lyndhurst’s new police chief
Following the retirement of former Police Chief Richard L. Jarvis Jr., the Lyndhurst Police Department has…
Nutley author releases new book, a memoir
Nutley native and author Michelle Cray has released her memoir, “Stretched,” which she calls a “deeply personal…
Façade program could lead to $15K grants for Kearny UEZ members
Businesses in the Kearny Urban Enterprise Zone may soon be able to get major façade facelifts…
Nutley woman, a teacher in Bergen County, charged with child neglect, cruelty
A Nutley woman who is a teacher out of town has been charged with child neglect…
Garofalo: Easter Sunday: What if it’s true?
Have you watched the news or scrolled through your media feed and thought, “What if that’s true?” Bombastic…
News briefs
Easter Bunny visiting Kearny’s Fourth Ward The Easter Bunny will visit Kearny’s Fourth Ward Saturday, April…
3 incumbents, 1 newcomer, announce candidacies for Kearny Dem primary
Running on an independent “Team Kearny” slate, incumbent Councilmembers George Zapata (First Ward), Dennis Solano (Second…
Obituaries for March 25, 2026
Kevin P. Degnan Kevin P. Degnan, 71, died March 19, 2026, in Livingston. Born in Newark, Kevin lived…
Nutley’s DiPiano is named NJWCA State Coach of the Year
The plaque Nutley head wrestling coach Mike DiPiano received after being selected as the NJWCA Coach…
Belleville baseball looks to build off last year’s strong finish
Belleville provided a glimpse of what it’s capable of in last year’s state tournament when it…
A homecoming for new NA football coach Finley
Kevin “Kip” Finley might live in Sussex County, but North Arlington has always remained home. So…
Guy encourages residents to virtually attend ‘Know Your Rights’ webinar
Hudson County residents, business owners and community members are invited by County Executive Craig Guy to…
3 Kearny PD officers promoted to higher ranks
Three of Kearny’s Finest were promoted to new ranks at a ceremony March 24 at Town…
Nystrom sworn-in as ER of Kearny-Belleville Elks
Martin Nystom took his oath of office Sunday, March 22, as the new Exalted Ruler of…
50th Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival coming soon
Cherry Blossom season is here — and this year promises to be more exciting than ever…
Thinking of listing your Kearny home on Airbnb during World Cup? Better think that over
You may have recently seen either an ad or story in another publication about Air B&B…
Gavilanes takes third, Lozano sixth at the NJSIAA Girls Wrestling Championships
Michele Gavilanes and Aitana Lozano came to Atlantic City for the NJSIAA Girls Wrestling State Championships…
Lyndhurst’s dream season comes to an end
The reality of Lyndhurst’s boys basketball season being over didn’t really hit coaches Perrin Mosca and…
In Nutley, firefighters go way beyond extinguishing blazes
Nutley Commissioner Alphonse Petracco and the Nutley Fire Department want residents to know — there’s much…
Belleville HS senior awarded Coca Cola $20K scholarship
Whisper Tawdross, a senior at Belleville High School, has been recognized as one of the country’s outstanding high…