Nutley Police Director Alphonse Petracco and Chief Thomas Strumolo are advising that another vehicle was stolen…
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Ferreira announces run for Fourth Ward council seat
He announced his run earlier today on social media.
East Newark officers participate in ‘Read Across America’ day
Earlier this week, East Newark Police Officers Billy Erezuma and Junior Fiori were invited to the…
Red Bulls move start time for home opener, same day as parade, to 7 p.m.
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A little bit of normal with St. Patrick’s Day Parade returning
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Ostanski achieves USMC rank of Lance Corporal
Kyle Ostanski, of Kearny, has attained the rank of Lance Corporal in the United States Marine…
Hudson Commissioners urge US Senate to pass Postal Reform Act
The Hudson County Board of Commissioners are urging the United States Senate to pass the Postal…
Belleville PBA endorses mayoral candidate for first time ‘in decades’
The local PBA is throwing its support behind the incumbent.
Registration for Kearny Recreation baseball & softball ongoing
Parents may register online or in person at Recreation Department at Kearny Town Hall.
Another candidate enters race to replace Sires in Congress
Looks like Rob Menendez will not have an unimpeded road to D.C.
Lt. John Taylor’s final day on the job
Kearny Police Lt. John Taylor’s last day on the job, before official retirement, is today and…
ANCC offering bilingual Confirmation classes
Sacred Heart of Jesus American National Catholic Church, Kearny, will launch a bilingual English-Spanish preparation program…
Nutley PD: Man arrested, charged with burglary to auto shop
A 36-year-old Allendale man has been arrested in connection to the burglary of a Franklin Avenue…
Power out in part of Kearny south of Midland Avenue
More than 2,000 homes in Kearny, south of Midland Avenue to the Harrison border, are without…
New filming studio opens in South Kearny
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REST EASY ERNIE
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EDITORIAL — Reality check: Where we live, car doors must be locked
This is the next in a series of editorials — frankly, we’ve lost track of specifically…
JWCA crowns spelling bee champions
The Junior Woman’s Club of Arlington hosted its 30th annual Spelling Bee recently at Schuyler School. After…
Lyndhurst PD: Bronx man arrested here for the second time in 11 days
Perhaps Miguel Arias, 36, would be better served staying in the Bronx and not visiting Lyndhurst?
Lyndhurst PD: Totowa man’s visit to town was anything but peaceful
Officer Carrino approached the driver, Paresh Ghandi, and was immediately able to determine he was impaired.
Lyndhurst PD: Bronx man arrested on 2 burglary warrants, possession of Oxy
A detective’s strong instincts led to the arrest of a 29-year-old Bronx man who had unprescribed…
Belleville Historical Society restoring abolitionist’s monument
In commemoration of Black History Month, the Belleville Historical Society is restoring the monument of New…
Nutley PD warning — car thefts on the rise (again)
Nutley Police Director Alphonse Petracco and Chief Thomas Strumolo are advising Nutley residents that stolen cars…
Smoke condition at Kearny Walmart
Scanner traffic from the Kearny Fire Department is indicating a smoke condition, but no fire, in…
WCA hosting NY Times’ best-selling author for annual tea
The Woman’s Club of Arlington hosts its 10th annual author event Sunday, March 27, at the…
Honor roll announced at Kearny’s Franklin School
Yvonne Cali, principal of Kearny’s Franklin School, announces the school’s second marking period honor roll: 6th…
Auteri: Bloke had broken brake light, mushrooms in his car
The moral of the story — don’t drive around with broken brake lights if you’ve got…
Belleville re-partners with sister city, Forino, Italy
Ciao, Forino! Belleville and the Italian town of 5,376 residents about 500 miles south of Rome…