There’s a new Chief of Detectives at the HCPO who will oversee Internal Affairs

The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office has a new Chief of Detectives and while he’s new to…

Kearny schools strategic planning resumes Oct. 15 & 16

The Kearny School District will resume the strategic planning process that began in the 2019-2020 school…

Oi Kearny, leaf collection (in bags only) kicks off Nov. 1

Don’t look now but it’s time, almost, for fall leaf collection — and in Kearny, that…

NA man charged with having sex with minor, 13, three times, ECPO says

A North Arlington man has been arrested and charged with sexual assault, endangering the welfare of…

Why was West Hudson man arrested at Canadian border with his child & partner in the car?

A West Hudson dad and mom were arrested at the U.S.-Canada border Oct. 11, 2021, after…

In Patricia Blood, Kearny has one Super Super

  Kearny has what you might call a super super…intendent of schools. That’s because Patricia “Patte”…

Obituaries for Oct. 13, 2021

Obituaries for Oct. 6, 2021

2 Belleville gas stations among 5 fined for charging for premium and giving regular instead and other violations

Two Belleville gas stations were among five in Essex County that Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck…

At 83%, Hudson leads Jersey with vaccine rate for kids 12 to 17

Hudson County leads the entire state for vaccination rate among 12- to 17-year-olds at 83%, County…

Lyndhurst police nab man who stole his grandma’s purse & assaulted her: Auteri

A Paterson man finds himself behind bars at the Bergen County Jail in Hackensack after he…

New Wittpenn Bridge opens this weekend, sort of; don’t expect it to be all smooth sailing just yet …

The Route 7 Wittpenn Bridge between Jersey City and Kearny will open this weekend, but to…

Kearny man, an NJ DCFS caseworker, found with child porn at EWR, US Attorney says

    A Kearny man whose job is to protect children from irresponsible adults finds himself…

New Wittpenn Bridge set to open Oct. 1 — finally!

After a decade of planning, construction, delays, setbacks and more delays, the new Wittpenn Bridge, which…

EDITORIAL — Some thoughts as Down Syndrome Awareness Month ends

Each year, this newspaper features a photo of Nicolle Santos, 8, of Kearny, when her enthusiastic…

Obituaries for Sept. 29, 2021

Pfizer booster shots available at South Kearny vaccine center: DeGise

Now that they’ve been given the green light from the feds, any Hudson County resident eligible…

Quick detective work leads Kearny PD to arrest 29-year-old Walmart stabbing suspect: King

UPDATE — Suspect has additionally been charged with first-degree attempted murder. An innocent morning of shopping…

20 YEARS LATER – Sept. 11, 2001, the day I expected to die

I can still remember even the most minute details of Sept. 11, 2001, and I suspect…

We could use a rekindling of the spirit that followed the 9/11 terror attacks

Sept. 11, 2001 — in three days, it will have been 20 years in the past.…

Obituaries for 8 Sept. 2021

Obits for Sept. 1, 2021

In memoriam: Kearny Firefighter Francis J. ‘Frankie’ McAllister — 1981-2021

Francis J. “Frankie” McAllister, of Kearny, who spent the last five years of his life as…

Nutley PD nab 2 who got extra greedy in ‘Grandma I need bail money’ scam

Police in Nutley caught two people who pulled a “grandma I need bail money scam,” initially…

Murphy may require teachers to be vaccinated: report

Following widespread reports Gov. Philip D. Murphy could soon be enacting a mandate requiring all New…

Murphy may make masks mandatory

Indoor masks may once again become a requirement if Gov. Philip D. Murphy issues a new…

Obituaries for Aug. 25, 2021

Hudson’s senior citizens cruise canceled and other news briefs

HUDSON COUNTY SENIOR CRUISE CANCELED Because of the recent rise in COVID-19 Delta variant cases, the…

SURGE IN CITIZENS — Harrison sees whopping 42.8% population increase in 2020 Census

Towns in The Observer’s readership area all saw a spike in population over the last 10…

EDITORIAL — Schools reopen soon, so remember to drive safely near them

Whenever a new school year starts, we are reminded by local police departments of the importance…