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…
Doyle, council rededicated Harvey Field
Mayor Carol Jean Doyle, joined by Council Members Marytrine De Castro, Gerald Ficeto, Dennis Solano, Stathis…
Obituaries for Sept. 17, 2025
James Jack Bukowski Jack was a dedicated husband to his wife Carol. They just celebrated their…
KPD: 19-year-old drunken NA man spit on police supervisor after crash & refusing many police orders
On Saturday, Sept. 6, at 6 a.m., Officers Andy Soto and Nick Funk were sent to…
Lyndhurst PD: Couple stole nearly $2K from deceased woman
A Lyndhurst couple who were supposed to be taking care of a disabled woman instead took…
ALERT — Traffic nightmare ongoing on Rt. 3 East in Clifton
All lanes on Route 3 eastbound are closed with traffic getting by on the left shoulder…
Governor attempts to do what Guy & Doyle already did with helicopters
Gov. Philip D. Murphy has asked the FAA’s new administrator to reduce and reroute “non-essential helicopter…
Lyndhurst PD: Passaic man wouldn’t slow down and now he’s behind bars
One Passaic man really should have just slowed down. Instead, he finds himself behind bars at…
ANCHOR rebates coming soon
Homeowners and renters in Belleville and surrounding communities should be on the lookout for a letter…
Davie named Hudson County Family Lawyer of the Year
Lifelong Kearny resident and Harrison attorney Ken Davie has been selected as the Family Lawyer…
Harrison-East Newark Elks distribute free backpacks
The Harrison-East Newark Elks recently hosted a backpack giveaway for youngsters. Seen here at the event…
2 new officers joining East Newark PD
Two East Newark cadets recently graduated the police academy and are now patrolling the streets of…
Son of East Newark police sergeant heading to police academy in September, will join ENPD after its completion
East Newark Mayor Dina M. Grilo recently swore-in the borough’s newest police recruit, 23-year-old Jaydon Fiori.…
ECPO: 3 Essex Sheriff’s Officers, including 1 from Kearny & 1 from Belleville, suspended & charged with theft from arrest scene
Three Essex County Sheriff’s Officers — including one from Kearny and one from Belleville — have…
William D. Von Busch at 60
William D. Von Busch William D. Von Busch, affectionately known as Billy, died unexpectedly at his…
Lyndhurst PD: Juvenile who walked around store with ‘toy’ gun visible in waistband taken into custody
While toy guns are made with orange tips to differentiate them from real ones, they’re sometimes…
Kearny PD: 39 citations issued in single-day pedestrian safety enforcement operation
As part of its ongoing efforts to improve pedestrian safety, the Kearny Police Department conducted a…
Loads of backpacks & supplies given to kids — at no cost — thanks to KPSUE
Scores of families were on hand Friday, Aug. 22, as Jenny Paz (holding up four fingers…
Caroselli: We could use more community policing in this country
To the Editor: It has become obvious to me that community policing is really more important…
Lyndhurst police arrest Queens man who scammed resident of $75K+
Most of the time, when residents are scammed out of a lot of money, there’s very…
Kearny UEZ hosting Scarecrow Stroll
Be sure to take part in the of the first-ever Kearny UEZ Scarecrow Stroll & Contest.…
Bipartisan bill championed by state PBA will strengthen mental-health protections for first responders
Gov. Philip D. Murphy signed legislation Aug. 21 proposed by the State PBA to enhance the…
Kearny PD: Cops arrest man who burgled Kearny Exxon 6 times
For a couple of weeks, on numerous occasions, when Ozzie Shahzad would come to work in…