Bx Man who allegedly strangled Kearny resident charged with slew of crimes: KPD

A Bronx man is behind finally behind after he reportedly attempted to strangle someone he knew…

Lyndhurst police charge Kearny man with shoplifting: Auteri

A Kearny man who Lyndhurst police say shoplifted from one Valley Brook Avenue store was in…

Lyndhurst has National Night Out covered

Lyndhurst’s National Night Out celebration Aug. 1 will include interactive displays. demonstrations, giveaways, food and dessert…

Crane that toppled over in Manhattan owned by company with close South Kearny ties

The crane that collapsed and toppled to the ground at a construction site on 10th Avenue…

4 kids who stole 2 cars, attempted home break-ins and several other crimes in 2 towns sprung in Belleville before KPD could charge them: Police

Four teenagers who reportedly stole two cars, tried to break into a few Kearny homes, then…

Drone video footage of St. Stephen’s Corpus Christi procession

This footage was filmed by David Louis, a local videographer. Check out his video via St.…

Nutley hosting blood drive in August

The Nutley Department of Public Affairs and Health has partnered with Vitalant Blood Services of New…

Belleville looking toward ‘biggest’ National Night Out ever

The Belleville Police Department, Mayor Michael Melham and the Township Council are planning a night of…

NA celebrates Independence Day with reading of ‘Declaration of Independence’

  The Borough of North Arlington continued a cherished tradition July 4 as residents gathered on…

Obituaries for July 26, 2023

Cecilia Agnes Holle Cecilia Agnes Jordan Holle was born to James and Rose Ann Hamill Jordan,…

Red Cross in dire need of blood donations

After a summer of declining donations, the American Red Cross needs the public’s help to prevent…

There’s lots left to do this summer at the Lyndhurst Library

If you’re looking for summer fun activities for the young ones, you only need to look…

Nearly 20 youngsters take part in Essex Junior Police Academy

Twelve-year-old Tyler Roman says his dream is to one day become a surveillance expert for a…

18-year-old Kearny man charged with arson at large Devon Street building: Police

An 18-year-old Kearny man finds himself in some serious trouble after he allegedly tried to start…

UPDATE — 1 in custody following Quincy Avenue shooting in Kearny: Police

A Freehold man is behind bars after he reportedly shot someone in Kearny on Tuesday, July…

2 men on 2 occasions seeking Grindr dates instead get beaten up: Kearny PD

  Two men who thought they were going to meet another man for a date on…

Kearny PD: Man shot on Quincy Avenue last night

From Det. Sgt. Michal Gontarczuk: The Kearny Police Department can confirm that an individual was shot…

National Night Out festivities set for Aug. 1 in Kearny

It’s almost time for National Night Out and the Kearny Police Department’s Community Policing Unit has…

Obituaries for July 19, 2023

Josephine G. Heaney (nee Adamczyk) “Sissy” Josephine G. Heaney (nee Adamczyk) “Sissy” died July 13, 2023.…

Handlin: HCDO must investigate manner Kearny County Committee conducted meeting

To the Editor:                          …

Sharpton & Cobb will speak at HCCC summer DEI retreat

The Rev. Al Sharpton will deliver the keynote address at Hudson County Community College’s (HCCC) 2023…

View Kearny’s 2023 fireworks from a most unique vantage point



Scout Court of Honor recognizes two new Eagles

Unit 305 convened the Eagle Court of Honor at St. Stephen’s Church in Kearny last month…

Nutley experiencing another uptick in catalytic-converter thefts, PD says

Nutley Police Director Alphonse Petracco and Chief Thomas Strumolo are again advising residents of an uptick…

Elks taking part in Rita’s fundraiser later this month

The North-Central District of the Elks host a fundraiser July 25 and 26 at Rita’s Italian…

Sorry, folks, the Wittpenn Bridge will be closed again this weekend

The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) announced a full closure of the Route 7/Wittpenn Bridge…

Almost 80 years after he was killed in action, Nutley serviceman’s remains finally come home

Nearly 80 years after he was thought to be forever lost, a fallen World War II…

KPD: Woman who made 40 calls to a crime witness, threatening to kill her, nabbed by detectives

A woman who called in death threats to a witness to a serious juvenile crime is…

Santana appointed interim Mayor of Kearny

Kearny has a new mayor — for at least the next 117 days. Then, all bets…

Attorney General alarmed by ‘White Supremacy’ report’s findings

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced July 10 the…