An investigation into two forced-entry residential burglaries in Kearny and an attempted burglary in Union culminated…
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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 |…
After years of planning & dreaming, NA’s Viking Academy is now a reality
For nearly a decade — since he took over as Superintendent of the North Arlington Public…
Several events planned for Kearny’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration
A few years ago, Kearny First Ward Councilman had a goal to make Hispanic Heritage Month,…
Obituaries for Oct. 1, 2025
Georginna ‘Georgia’ Edna Enright Georginna “Georgia” Edna Enright, of Toms River, formerly of East Newark, entered…
Two from Kearny, two others charged by AG in home invasion with injuries
Four men — including two from Kearny — have been charged for their roles in a…
KPD: Man who coughed on cops while claiming to have ‘Corona’ in April 2020 behind bars again
A Harrison man who, in 2020 at the infancy of the COVID-19 pandemic, coughed on Kearny…
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Get help paying for food from NA Health Department The North Arlington Health Department hosts presentations…
Obituaries for Sept. 24, 2025
Barbara E. Branwell Barbara E. Branwell (nee Todd) of Kearny died at home Sept. 20, 2025.…
Belleville UNICO hosting ALS walkathon
The Belleville UNICO chapter hosts its annual ALS walkathon to benefit those suffering from Lou Gehrig’s…
ALERT — Expect lane closure tonight on Rutgers Street bridge
Beginning at 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 19 until 5 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 20, the right lane…
Heliport has not followed its agreement with Guy and Doyle; Kearny issues zoning violation in response
The Town of Kearny has issued a zoning violation to RTC Properties, site of Helo Holdings…
Grilo & council honor junior police cadets, Nystrom
East Newark Mayor Dina Grilo, the East Newark Borough Council and police Sgt. Billy Erezuma were…
St. Cecilia Knights install officers
St. Cecilia Knights of Columbus Council 6928 conducted a ceremony for the installation of officers for…