Hudson Prosecutor hosting candlelight vigil at West Hudson Park

A year ago, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez hosted a special candlelight vigil at North Hudson…

PBA, FMBA and CS-11 team up to support ‘Super Justin’s Journey

VIDEO — Kearny Police Officer Ryan Brady demonstrates great bravery in incident with large group of juveniles …



KPD: Man who appeared to pee himself arrested on slew of charges, including drunken driving

When police pulled over a vehicle they believed was suspicious, they got way more than they…

19-year-old shot gel bullets at passer-by: Lyndhurst PD

A 19-year-old Newark man was taken into custody after allegedly shooting gel bullets at a passerby…

Two from NYC ‘Getten’ into some trouble: Lyndhurst PD

Two New York City men have been arrested and charged with shoplifting after they were nabbed…

Doyle brings 54 years of experience to race for Kearny’s mayor

If you think about what 54 years represents, it really could seem like a lifetime. For…

Obituary — Carlos Saraiva Birrento

Carlos Saraiva Birrento Carlos Saraiva Birrento, “Tinoco,” 86, died Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at Hackensack University…

Solano appointed to Kearny Town Council

Dennis Solano was unanimously appointed Second Ward councilman in Kearny tonight, filling the unexpired term of…

Man who sped through Lyndhurst on motorcycle arrested on numerous charges: LPD

A 19-year-old Lodi man is in some serious hot water following a bizarre police chase in…

Nutley boy, 11, honored by commissioners after journey to D.C. as ambassador

Russell Ballou, of Nutley, is only 11. And yet, he’s already accomplished more than some people…

KPD: 3 shot in the leg in Vermella East apartment; victims likely knew each other

Three men were shot in the leg and injured in an incident at the Vermella East…

DEVELOPING — Early-morning shooting reported in Kearny, full details forthcoming

UPDATE: Click here to read the full story. We’re gathering the details of a shooting early…

VIDEO — Lyndhurst police seek suspect wanted in 2 burglaries



Nutley PD: 3 arrested on DWI charges, others

The Nutley Police Department made a slew arrests to end July and in the process, took…

Wittpenn Bridge closed this weekend

The Wittpenn Bridge will be closed from Saturday at 5 a.m. until 9 p.m. Sunday —…

PBA & FMBA donate 30+ Lincoln School pool passes to Kearny residents

Lyndhurst PD needs help IDing suspect wanted in 2 burglaries

The Lyndhurst Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual in the above…

PBA 21 hosts successful annual golf outing

The Kearny PBA’s annual golf outing took place recently and the union says it thanks all…

Kearny PBA & FMBA donate 25 bags to pantry via Goya

Kearny PBA President Mina Ekladious and Kearny FMBA President Juan Barroso were invited last month to…

Ciccolini Brothers redevelopment plan on track: Scarpelli

The Nutley Board of Commissioners say they continue to make progress on the property formerly occupied…

Carjacking suspect nabbed by Kearny PD: King

  Remember back in 2022 when there was a carjacking at the Kearny ShopRite and the…

Meet Kearny’s new Mayor … Peter Santana

For new interim Kearny Mayor Peter P. Santana, it’s all about building on the success of…

Former Newark cop from Bloomfield sentenced to five years in prison: ECPO

A former Newark cop from Bloomfield who police say struck and killed a pedestrian in 2021…

Kearny, NA, Lyndhurst and Nutley apply for — and get — grants to fight spotted lanternflies

Four of the seven towns in The Observer’s coverage area have applied for — and have…

NA Knights hosting blood drive

The Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus sponsor a blood drive Thursday, Aug. 10, from 3 to…

WHATCO’s ‘Puffs’ cast announced

The West Hudson Arts & Theater Co has announced the cast for “The Puffs, or Seven…

KPD: Man who fell asleep at the wheel tells officers ‘I’m drunk’

On July 31, Sgt. Ben Wuelfing, patrolling after midnight, noticed a vehicle parked in a prohibited…

LaClair: Let’s give our new mayor a chance to show he can lead

To the Editor: Many people do not agree with the Town Council’s selection of our new…

Obituaries for Aug. 2, 2023

Brian T. Toal Brian T. Toal, 49, a lifelong resident of Kearny died Monday, July 24,…