Walker’s office hours at Kearny Town Hall set for this week

Assemblyman Jerry Walker will host mobile office hours on Wednesday, April 15, from 9 a.m. to…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

BCPO: Belleville man, 36, reportedly assaulted minor in North Arlington, is released from custody after arrest

A 36-year-old Belleville man has been arrested after it is alleged he engaged in explicit sexual…

Senior citizens revel at annual dinner, performance at KHS

Kearny High School continued its 20+-year tradition of community connection, hosting the annual Senior Citizen Appreciation…

Sights from the 2026 West Hudson St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Click on each image to see it enlarged. From Sunday, March 15, 2026. All images taken…

Lyndhurst PD: 2 Garfield men who stole $44K+ in copper nabbed thanks to quick detective work

Two Garfield men who were able to steal more than $40,000 in copper from a building…

NAPD arrests man whose headlights were off and who had gun in car

A man who drove into North Arlington this week with his headlights off and without a…

ALERT — Doyle Democrats announce candidacies

The field of candidates running for Kearny Town Council is beginning to take shape. Mayor Carol…

COMMENTARY — A hodgepodge of thoughts as March comes in

A few random, yet important, thoughts … • Saturday, Feb. 28, was a great day for…

On the same night, at the same venue, Kearny celebrates parade marshals & PBA’s finest

On the social calendar in Kearny, there are certain days that serve as a reminder of…