KPD: Thief stole car from ShopRite of Kearny lot, then wouldn’t allow police to print him

Well this one sure is anything but typical. According to Kearny PD PIO Sgt. Mike Gontarczuk:…

KFD’s Madden promoted to captain earlier this week

At the recent meeting of the Mayor and Town Council Feb. 4, 2025, Firefighter Daniel Madden…

KPD: Two geniuses were riding helmetless on a stolen motorcycle

If you’re going to conspicuously ride on a motorcycle without helmets, you might want to make…

Applications for new Kearny Hometown Heroes banners available Feb. 10

Applications for the wildly popular Kearny Hometown Heroes Banner program reopen Monday, Feb. 10. The program,…

Skyway will be closed most of this weekend

From 11 p.m., Friday, Jan. 31 until 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 2, the entire Pulaski Skyway…

At Lyndhurst PD, Carrino promoted to deputy chief while Auteri, Haggerty rise to captain

  It’s been a busy week-long period for the Lyndhurst Police Department as a new deputy…

Safety Sticks coming to North Arlington — but just what are they?

The North Arlington Police Department’s Traffic Bureau — along with Police Chief Michael Horton — are…

Nutley school lockdown lifted: police

According to the Nutley Police Department: The Nutley Police Department was investigating an incident that required…

DEVELOPING — Rodrigues takes oath as Kearny’s Second Ward councilman after unanimous vote

Jose Rodrigues was sworn in as Kearny’s new Second Ward councilman by Mayor Carol Jean Doyle…

Lyndhurst OEM issues boil-water advisory

Until further notice and out of an abundance of caution, there is be a boil water…

LPD: Man injured at Lyndhurst construction site

Earlier this morning, at approximately 10:15 a.m., a 56-year old man was struck in the head…

LPD: Detective solves August shoplifting case

Patience paid off in this shoplifting case that dates back to the summer. According to Lyndhurst…

Route 7 closures expected all week, DOT says

Beginning at 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13 until 6 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 14, and continuing each…

BCPO: Belleville woman stole almost $70K from bank

A Belleville woman who managed a bank in Bergen County finds herself on the wrong end…

With Konopka out, what happens next in Kearny?

  Kearny Second Ward Councilman Richard Konopka, a Democrat, resigned his seat during the Monday, Jan.…