The North Arlington Board of Education will no longer seek to acquire Queen of Peace’s LaSalle…
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License plate reader leads Kearny PD to fugitive in stolen car wanted in 3 states
A license plate reader that led police to a stolen car yielded a much bigger catch…
Giangeruso, Melham and Pronti urge residents to apply for tax relief … before it’s too late
With the Oct. 31 deadline quickly approaching, the mayors of North Arlington, Belleville and Lyndhurst are…
BHS presents flag that flew over Fort McHenry to Belleville American Legion
The Belleville Historical Society recently presented Belleville American Legion Post 105 with an American flag which…
Lyndhurst OEM continues expansion
The Lyndhurst Office of Emergency Management continues to upgrade its emergency communication infrastructure and is urging…
News briefs
Woman’s Club’s EMD hosting ‘Winter Warmth’ project The Arligton Woman’s Club EMD sponsors a “Winter Warmth”…
Kearny sends two recruits to the police academy
Two new police recruits are heading to the police academy after the Kearny mayor and Town…
Obituaries for Oct. 22, 2025
Anthony Marino It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Anthony Marino, 71,…
Harrison boys soccer returns to the Hudson County final
In recent years, the Hudson County Tournament has proven to be successful in helping Harrison prepare…
KPD arrests man who was likely burgling copper from PSE&G plant
A Kearny patrolman’s instincts led to the arrest of a suspicious man in South Kearny near…
Hudson corrections officer arrested, is alleged to have provided inmates with drugs
The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Internal Affairs Unit has arrested four individuals — including a Hudson…
Expect road closures for paving beginning Oct. 20 in Kearny
Several streets in Kearny will be closed beginning Monday, Oct. 20, as they’re milled and paved.…
After 2 residential burglaries & multi-agency police chase, 2 suspects apprehended with loaded handgun: Kearny PD
An investigation into two forced-entry residential burglaries in Kearny and an attempted burglary in Union culminated…
Lyndhurst PD taking part in DEA Drug Takeback Day
Residents of Lyndhurst may safely and anonymously drop off their unused prescription drugs at police headquarters,…
Lincoln Middle School robotics instructor receives prestigious national recognition
Lincoln Middle School automation and robotics instructor Patricia Hester-Fearon has been selected as one of only…
Red Bulls award $5K for new gym equipment to Franklin School’s fifth-graders after winning challenge
Franklin School in Kearny celebrated a major achievement after being named the top-performing school in the…
2025 PAWrade coming soon
It’s nearly time for the Kearny Doggie Halloween PAWrade and Festival Saturday, Oct. 26, from 11…
Police find unkempt children, emaciated pets, drugs & more in Lyndhurst house of horrors: LPD
What police found after they were alerted to possible unsafe living conditions in a Lyndhurst home…
Aldean rocks Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison
The Full Throttle Tour came to Harrison and went “Burnin’ It Down!” Country music superstar and…
Obituaries for Oct. 15, 2025
John Gallagher Jr. John Gallagher Jr., 88, affectionately known as The Shark, died peacefully in his…
KPD: Woman stabbed at Kearny Marshalls over slow line at checkout
A woman was stabbed following a dispute at the Marshalls store on Passaic Avenue in Kearny…
Scarecrow Stroll delayed because of state of emergency, pending storm
With the impending storm forecasted for this weekend and the governor’s declaration of a state of…
LPD makes several arrests after busy weekend involving vehicle-related thefts
Lyndhurst police officers experienced 72 hours of consistent motor-vehicle related theft incidents recently and it all…
Lyndhurst PD: Woman from Kearny 1 of 2 nabbed riding in stolen car
Two women — including one from Kearny — decided to take a ride into Lyndhurst while…
Scots pull massive United Boeing 737-900 Max to raise money for Special Olympics
The Scots American Athletic Club of Kearny took part in a fundraiser for Special Olympics Saturday,…
HCPO Captain from Lyndhurst completes prestigious National FBI Academy
Capt. Javier Toro, a longtime resident of Lyndhurst, and commander of the Special Victims Unit of…
Kearny PD/DEA prescription drug take back day upcoming
The Kearny Police Department conducts its semi-annual DEA Drug Take Back Oct. 25, 2025, from 10…
Help the Kearny Police Department honor and remember its history
The Kearny Police Department is building a new museum display to honor the rich history of…
Reports: Lyndhurst man set his apartment on fire while streaming it live on Facebook
A 42-year-old Lyndhurst man, who has had almost three dozen encounters with the Lyndhurst Police Department…
Two local schools will benefit from enhanced Guy grant program
Hudson County Executive Craig Guy and the Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs |…