It’s one thing for the Kearny High School soccer teams – both boys’ and girls’ squads…
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35 years ago, Shea shook, mom & I were there and (we) I almost missed it
By the time you read this, the 2021 World Series will be underway, with either the…
Groundbreaking for new amphitheater, comfort station at Riverside Park is Tuesday in NA
The renaissance in Bergen County’s park system continues locally as ground will be broken in Riverside…
5K will honor Belleville’s veterans
Registration is open for the Annual Veterans Day 5K Run/Walk, an event dedicated to the…
What’s the Red Cross saying about trick-or-treating in 2021?
If you’re a parent of children of trick-or-treating age, it’s possible this or a similar thought…
September Students of the Month named at Kearny’s Schuyler School
Valerie Iacono, principal of Schuyler School in Kearny, announces the school’s September Students of the…
Heading to JC this weekend? Expect Tonnele Avenue circle closures
Ramps will be closed at the Tonnele Circle in Jersey City this weekend to replace crash…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR — LaClair says Murphy truly does get the middle class
To the Editor: Mr. Long says Gov. (Philip D.) Murphy should not be re-elected because he…
Thanks to new agreement, KHS students may earn HS diploma, associate degree, concurrently
Students at Kearny High School could earn an associate degree at the same time they get…
As daylight hours decrease, risk for deer crossings increase in NJ, NJDOT & NJDEP say
As nighttime comes sooner the closer we get to returning to Standard Time, the New Jersey…
Could local university shut its doors for good?
The state’s only Predominantly Black Institution (college) is in danger of closing its doors for good…
Garfield School in Kearny names September Students of the Month
Donna Masters, principal of Garfield School in Kearny, announces the school’s Students of the Month for…
Elks ‘garage sale’ is Nov. 6 in Nutley
The Elks Special Children’s District Committee hosts a garage sale Saturday, Nov. 6, at the Nutley Elks, 242…
HCCC’s fall open house is Saturday, Oct. 23
Hudson County Community College hosts its fall open house Saturday, Oct. 23, from 10 a.m. to…
Queens man who tried to sell meth in Lyndhurst going to prison for 78 months: US Att’y
A Queens man who attempted to sell methamphetamines in Lyndhurst was sentenced Oct. 20 to 78…
KHS Class of 1971 having reunion
The Kearny High School Class of 1971 will have a reunion Friday, Nov. 12, from 7…
PAWRade returns Oct. 30
Following a one-year hiatus caused by COVID-19, Kearny’s annual PAWrade returns Oct. 30, from 11:30 a.m.…
Two sustain life-threatening injuries in Tuesday morning Kearny crash: HCPO
Crash took place this morning just after 4 a.m.
EDITORIAL — Emma Quintana: Making a difference, one survivor at a time
Every community has certain people who make a difference. Whether it’s in their volunteer efforts, their…
Congressman Bill Pascrell honored with Lifetime Public Service Award
U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-9, recently accepted the 2021 Jerry Green Legacy Award from the Housing…
Belleville man, 60, sentenced to 35 years in prison for sexually assaulting child: ECPO
A 60-year-old Essex County man was sentenced to 35 years in state prison after a jury…
Arrest made in Oct. 25, 2020 death of Kearny baby, HCPO says
The mother of a baby found deceased on Forest Street on Oct. 25, 2020, has been…
VIDEO — NJDOT offers Wittpenn Bridge update
#NJDOTProjectUpdate: The new Wittpenn Bridge in Jersey City is now open to traffic. Please be advised…
Big crowd shows for Belleville’s first green fair
More than 1,000 residents turned out for the Belleville’s first-ever green fair at Belleville High School.…
Letters to the Editor — on Murphy and unethical gas pumping
Writers say Murphy's out of touch with the middle class — and it's time we all…
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U.S. Attorney: Lyndhurst woman faces 2 decades behind bars in embezzlement scheme
A Lyndhurst woman faces 20 years behind bars after she admitted to her role in a…