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Kearny PD: Hit & run caused by texter with suspended license
A Kearny woman has been arrested following a hit-and-run crash April 7 where police determined she…
Carrino takes oath as Lyndhurst’s new police chief
Following the retirement of former Police Chief Richard L. Jarvis Jr., the Lyndhurst Police Department has…
Façade program could lead to $15K grants for Kearny UEZ members
Businesses in the Kearny Urban Enterprise Zone may soon be able to get major façade facelifts…
3 incumbents, 1 newcomer, announce candidacies for Kearny Dem primary
Running on an independent “Team Kearny” slate, incumbent Councilmembers George Zapata (First Ward), Dennis Solano (Second…
3 Kearny PD officers promoted to higher ranks
Three of Kearny’s Finest were promoted to new ranks at a ceremony March 24 at Town…
BCPO: Belleville man, 36, reportedly assaulted minor in North Arlington, is released from custody after arrest
A 36-year-old Belleville man has been arrested after it is alleged he engaged in explicit sexual…
Lyndhurst PD: 2 Garfield men who stole $44K+ in copper nabbed thanks to quick detective work
Two Garfield men who were able to steal more than $40,000 in copper from a building…
NAPD arrests man whose headlights were off and who had gun in car
A man who drove into North Arlington this week with his headlights off and without a…
ALERT — Doyle Democrats announce candidacies
The field of candidates running for Kearny Town Council is beginning to take shape. Mayor Carol…
Two Harrison police officers save life of non-responsive child
Two Harrison police officers heroically saved the life of a child who had an obstructed airway…
KPD: Man, 79, arrested after exposing self, performing sex act & showing porn to kid he paid to shovel snow
A 79-year-old Kearny man was behind bars (not for very long, though) after he is alleged…
Lyndhurst issues snow-emergency updates
As the Township of Lyndhurst prepares to enter the recovery phase at the end of this…
ALERT — Updated Kearny snow-removal information
The Kearny DPW will conduct snow removal at the Town Hall parking lot today. All vehicles…
Melham livid ECPO decides not to charge man who doxxed his home with image, making it appear to be an ICE facility
Bellville Mayor Michael A. Melham says the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office is skirting its duty to…
Retired Kearny police Sgt. Peter Gleason dies at 56
Retired Kearny Police Department Sgt. Peter J. Gleason, 56, of Rutherford, died Feb 12, 2026 at…
Route 7 in Kearny will be closed most of this weekend: NJDOT
Route 7 is scheduled to be closed and detoured in both directions this weekend for utility…
KPD: East Newark man, 59, inappropriately touched juvenile, showed lewd images
An East Newark man is behind bars after he allegedly touched a child inappropriately and displayed…
KPD: Man who shot at car with 2 kids in it in South Kearny behind bars following investigation
A man who is believed to have shot at a car with four people in it…
10 new police officers sworn in in Belleville
It’s been a long-standing tradition in the Belleville Police Department — new recruits get to handpick…
St. Benedict’s Prep senior from Kearny awarded full ride to U-Penn (Wharton)
A St. Benedict’s Prep senior from Kearny is one of two named a QuestBridge Scholar, a…
Let’s Talk Women’s Health hosting special event at Kearny HS — for ladies only
A special program just for women is coming to Kearny High School — and it won’t…
More snow removal happening Jan. 27 in Kearny
The Kearny Department of Public works will be conducting more curb to curb snow removal today,…
Snow removal begins today — Jan. 26 — at noon in Kearny
The Department of Public works will be conducting curb to curb snow removal today — Jan.…
PSE&G offers sound tips ahead of projected winter storm
PSE&G is says it is ready for the winter weather forecast for late Saturday, Jan. 24…
Mayor John Kelly returns to Nutley following Iraq deployment
Nutley Mayor John V. Kelly III has safely returned to New Jersey following his recent deployment…
KPD arrests man wanted in Irvington shooting
The Kearny Police Department has arrested a man they say was wanted for a shooting in…
HCPO: Kearny man dies a week after West Hudson Park collision
A pedestrian has died as a result of injuries sustained from a motor vehicle collision that…
LPD: Man in a yellow track suit easily tracked down after throwing cigarette butt into USPS mailbox
Given how many cameras there are in Lyndhurst, it’s probably not the wisest idea to throw…
Lyndhurst PD seeking accreditation renewal … find out how residents may offer input
A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) on…