It’s time again for a look ahead to 2026: predictions

Once again, the last year was an interesting one around the globe and that is certainly…

Obituaries for Jan. 7, 2026

Loretta S. Korzon Loretta S. Korzon (nee Sawyer) died Jan. 4, 2026. She was 95. She…

Evans: Beware of new post-mark regulations at USPS

The United States Postal Service has announced a major change to postmark guidelines for postage in…

LPD: Woman drove around town with stolen plates, suspended license and warrant

Those pesky license plate readers caught yet another suspended driver trying — to no avail —…

LPD: She delivered a package, then stole it right after

Sometimes, even Amazon delivery drivers just can’t help but steal what they deliver. This was the…

Lyndhurst PD nab California man said to be responsible for fatal hit & run; ALPRs again pay dividends

The Lyndhurst Police Department has arrested a man Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw says is…

Following Christmas fire in Lyndhurst, home declared uninhabitable

On Christmas Day, a 911 call reported an electrical fire in a residence on the 700…

County Exec says he’s running for 7th term

Joe D. is looking for his own personal Seventh Heaven. Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo…

NAPD: Two out of town men arrested on burglary charges had ghost gun with them

The North Arlington Police Department’s collaboration with the Lyndhurst Police Department has resulted in an illegal…

Arrangements for Pablo Criollo, who was killed in bow & arrow ambush

Pablo Vinicio Criollo of Harrison died unexpectedly on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. He was 45. A…

Obituaries for Dec. 31, 2025

Michael J. Conklin Michael J. Conklin died Dec. 27, 2025. He was 73. Born in Newark,…

Two Kearny detectives awarded their gold shields

Kearny Police Officers Christopher Montes and Estefania Castaneda successfully completed the department’s detective probationary program and…

Two cadets graduate academy, will soon patrol East Newark streets

Claudia Makarski and Kyle Labrincha, center, graduated the Hudson County Police Academy Tuesday, Dec. 23, and…

Obituaries for Dec. 24, 2025

Nicholas James Burke Nicholas James Burke, 89 of North Arlington, died peacefully with family by his…

Nutley native Hut selected by Red Bulls in MLS SuperDraft

Growing up, Nutley native Tomas Hut spent countless hours at the New York Red Bulls’ facilities…

HCPO names victim, suspect in Saturday homicide on Kearny Avenue

The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit and the Kearny Police Department have named the victim…

Suspect who reportedly killed man with bow & arrow arrested in Kearny after setting fire, long standoff

A suspect is in custody after allegedly shooting a bow & arrow into a man’s back…

6 charged, 5 arrested in connection to September Wawa stabbing: Kearny PD

The Kearny Police Department’s Detective Bureau has charged six individuals in connection with a stabbing that…

Cardinal Tobin’s statement on appointment of new New York archbishop

I am pleased to welcome Bishop Ronald Hicks as the new Archbishop of New York. Our…

Police in Belleville to announce apprehension of Grinch

Belleville Mayor Michael Melham and officials around Essex County are prepping for a unique news conference…

LPD: Man with drug residue, knife shouldn’t have fallen asleep outside his storage unit — it led to his arrest

A man who fell asleep outside the Lyndhurst storage unit he rents is likely having serious…

Obituaries for Dec. 17, 2025

Muriel Elsmore Muriel Elsmore (née Rainey), 87, a lifelong resident of Kearny who recently moved to…

North Arlington gets festive for Christmas tree season

North Arlington  volunteers ushered in the holiday season by decorating a community Christmas tree for Bergen…

Kearny PD: Woman stole ribeyes at ShopRite, cut her mouth, then spit blood at detective

A South Jersey woman finds herself behind bars after she is alleged to have attempted to…

Six HCPO investigators awarded for their investigative prowess

Six members of the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office have been recognized for exceptional performance in 2025…

Melham announces run for third term — in true Melham style

Michael Melham never does things basically. Such was the case when, as widely expected, the Belleville…

Schuyler School names November Students of the Month

Valerie Iacono, principal of Schuyler School in Kearny, announces the school’s November Students of the Month:…

Washington School in Kearny announces first-quarter honors

John Adamski, principal of Washington School in Kearny, announces that the following students have achieved Academic…

Two Newark men arrested following ShopRite shoplift: Lyndhurst PD

Two Newark men have been arrested following a shoplifting incident at the Lyndhurst ShopRite, Capt. Paul…

Expect Skyway stoppages Dec. 4 & 5

Beginning at 11:59 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 4 until 5 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5, the Pulaski Skyway…