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(VIDEO) Robert Thornton, of Nick’s Towing, killed while on duty, remembered in emotional video of tow truck procession
Robert Thornton died this week, having given his life in service to Nick’s Towing, of Rutherford.…
Kearny teacher arrested on child porn charges identified by US Attorney as Anselmo Girimonte, 51
A Morris County man who is a teacher in Kearny was charged today with distributing videos…
HCPO seeks whereabouts of woman charged with grave child abuse of her own daughter, 3
Anyone with information on Baker’s whereabouts is asked to contact the HCPO’s SVU at (201) 915-1234…
Red Bulls move start time for home opener, same day as parade, to 7 p.m.
The Red Bulls have changed the start time to its home opener, scheduled the same day…
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…
Harrison man pleads guilty to 2007 murder in Jersey City: Suarez
A Harrison man suspected in a 2007 Jersey City murder has pled guilty and he now…
Step-off time for 2022 West Hudson St. Patrick’s Day Parade changed
The Red Bulls, reportedly, say it was all in the hands of Major League Soccer. The…
Public invited to celebrate Kearny HS’s centennial Feb. 5
The Kearny Board of Education is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the construction and dedication of…
Kearny man who FBI says broke into U.S. Capitol Jan. 6, 2021, arrested by feds
You know how they often warn kids that even if you delete something off the Internet,…
Is Kearny about to be $h!t upon again? If one Tennessee company gets its way, it’s likely. Find out how you can help
After years and years of fighting with countless businesses, government agencies and other organizations who have…
Nutley PD: In Wednesday morning Park Avenue incident, no shots were fired
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Guess what bridge is closing again this weekend? Hint: It’s brand new and connects Kearny to Jersey City
The Route 7/Wittpenn Bridge between Jersey City and Kearny will be closed this weekend, the second…
Wittpenn Bridge closed most of this weekend, NJDOT says, so old bridge can be demolished
The Wittpenn Bridge between Jersey City and Kearny will be closed this weekend, the first of…
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…
27-year-old punk caught vandalizing Lyndhurst’s new Sept. 11 Memorial: Auteri
It’s not often we editorialize any story we cover, especially when a crime is involved. We’re…
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…
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…
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…
Kearny PD needs public’s help identifying man killed in July 26 bike crash
A man who police have been unable to identify was killed in a fatal bike crash…
Two firefighters injured in pesky blaze on Kearny’s Elm Street; three pets die
A five-alarm fire tore through three homes on Elm Street in Kearny the morning of July…
An open letter from the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office regarding death investigation of Kearny newborn
To the people of Kearny — an open letter from Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez
PSE&G preparing for remnants of Elsa Friday — you should, too, they say
As PSE&G works as safely and quickly as possible to restore power to the remaining customers…
BCPO: Kearny man, a married private music instructor, charged with sex crimes against a Lyndhurst child
A Kearny man has been arrested and charged with sex crimes following an investigation conducted by…
Judge: Campos stays off the ballot
A Hudson County Superior Court judge has rejected Second Ward Kearny Council candidate Alexis Campos’s and…
BCPO: Major crimes investigating deaths of 2 in North Arlington
The North Arlington Police Department and the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office’s Major Crimes Unit are investigating…
Hudson Prosecutor investigating disappearance of cash from HCPO office
Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez says she’s investigating the disappearance of cash – the proceeds of…