Dr. Robert Elkas Dr. Robert Elkas, 84, of Cedar Grove, died peacefully at home Thursday, March…
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Suarez: Kearny man arrested in Puerto Rico, charged with sex crimes against girl, 14
A Kearny fugitive from justice accused of sexually assaulting a then 14-year-old girl more than a…
VIDEO — Woman, 89, bilked of $3K cash in phone scam — please be aware
She got into an 'Uber,' drove to her bank and withdrew the money, then handed it…
BUNCH COMES HOME
Lonnie G. Bunch III, the first Black secretary of the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C., certainly…
Kearny Police Officer of the Year award named after retired Chief John P. Dowie
For nearly 20 years, John P. Dowie served as Kearny’s police chief with great distinction. And…
Obituary — Fay O Baggett
Fay O Baggett Graveside services for Fay O Baggett took place at Baggett Chapel Cemetery…
Purple Heart and 6 other medals returned to niece of NA vet who died on D-Day
In World War II, North Arlington soldier Private First Class (PFC) George F. Eckardt tragically gave…
Project Graduation volleyball fundraiser set for next month
Kearny High School Project Graduation’s annual volleyball tournament fundraiser returns this year after a hiatus Friday,…
Kearny PD will enforce UDrive UText Upay initiative in April
Law enforcement officers from the Kearny Police Department and elsewhere will be cracking down on distracted…
Auditions upcoming for WHATCo’s ‘Great Gatsby’ radio program
The West Hudson Arts & Theater Co. hosts open auditions for “The Great Gatsby: A…
Harrison HS putting on performances of ‘Schoolhouse Rock Live!’ later this month
The Harrison High School Drama Club returns to the stage as it presents the musical “Schoolhouse…
ALERT — DeCamp Bus Lines ceasing operations to and from Manhattan April 7
Commuters who travel between the local area and Midtown Manhattan are going to find a new…
Reports: Man arrested by feds in Queens Uber incident had loaded gun in his Kearny home when apprehended
A Kearny man is one of two from a Queens-based “crew” who stand accused of kidnapping,…
Report: Kearny man 1 of 2 accused of kidnapping, beating and stealing $20K from Queens Uber driver
A Kearny man is one of two from a Queens-based “crew” who stand accused of kidnapping,…
Obituaries for March 15, 2023
Joan Fox Clancy Joan Fox Clancy, 88, died peacefully on Feb. 21, 2023. Born in…
Sim-swap investigation leads to charges against 3, Kearny PD says
Multiple arrests have been made in a SIM-swap investigation in which suspects fraudulently gained access to…
LPD: Abriojofiorentini charged with shoplifting. Trying saying that three times in a row …
A Kearny woman was arrested and charged in Lyndhurst late last month after a reported shoplifting,…
Missing for 78+ years, Nutley Navyman’s remains accounted for and will be returned home
He was just 24 when he was killed in action.
NJDOT: Consider working from home Tuesday, March 14
The New Jersey Department of Transportation is implementing winter-weather protocols based on the forecasted coastal storm,…
Street will be renamed for Belleville native, Smithsonian secretary
A street intersection where the current Secretary of the Smithsonian Institute spent his formative years will…
HCPO: Second man charged with first-degree murder of woman found dead in South Kearny
Leiner Miranda Lopez is still a wanted man. He was recently charged, in absencia, with first-degree…
Banners again available to honor North Arlington’s veterans
The Borough of North Arlington will display military tribute banners along Ridge Road for the fourth…
WHATCo murder-mystery trivia coming at month’s end
The West Hudson Arts & Theater Company’s annual murder mystery dinner theater experience returns this year…
Nutley UNICO hosts special ‘Italian Jeopardy!’
In keeping with Nutley UNICO’s goal to uphold time-honored traditions and celebrate Italian heritage, the organization’s…
HCCC scholars program recognized nationally
Hudson County Community College’s Hudson Scholars program was recognized with the 2023 National Bellwether Award late…
DEVELOPING — Kearny could have its first new mayor since 2000, report says
The New Jersey Globe reports Kearny Mayor Alberto G. Santos is in the running for a…
HONORING VINNIE’S LEGACY
They say a man’s true mark is made not necessarily by what people say about him…
Obituaries for March 8, 2023
Margaret ‘Peg’ Manning Margaret “Peg” Manning, (nee Laird), 87, died peacefully Thursday, March 2, 2023, at…
Laborer salaries make big jump in North Arlington
The Borough of North Arlington is increasing the pay of contract laborers within the Department of…