Two new police recruits are heading to the police academy after the Kearny mayor and Town…
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KPD arrests man who was likely burgling copper from PSE&G plant
A Kearny patrolman’s instincts led to the arrest of a suspicious man in South Kearny near…
Hudson corrections officer arrested, is alleged to have provided inmates with drugs
The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Internal Affairs Unit has arrested four individuals — including a Hudson…
Expect road closures for paving beginning Oct. 20 in Kearny
Several streets in Kearny will be closed beginning Monday, Oct. 20, as they’re milled and paved.…
Red Bulls award $5K for new gym equipment to Franklin School’s fifth-graders after winning challenge
Franklin School in Kearny celebrated a major achievement after being named the top-performing school in the…
2025 PAWrade coming soon
It’s nearly time for the Kearny Doggie Halloween PAWrade and Festival Saturday, Oct. 26, from 11…
Police find unkempt children, emaciated pets, drugs & more in Lyndhurst house of horrors: LPD
What police found after they were alerted to possible unsafe living conditions in a Lyndhurst home…
KPD: Woman stabbed at Kearny Marshalls over slow line at checkout
A woman was stabbed following a dispute at the Marshalls store on Passaic Avenue in Kearny…
Scarecrow Stroll delayed because of state of emergency, pending storm
With the impending storm forecasted for this weekend and the governor’s declaration of a state of…
LPD makes several arrests after busy weekend involving vehicle-related thefts
Lyndhurst police officers experienced 72 hours of consistent motor-vehicle related theft incidents recently and it all…
Lyndhurst PD: Woman from Kearny 1 of 2 nabbed riding in stolen car
Two women — including one from Kearny — decided to take a ride into Lyndhurst while…
Scots pull massive United Boeing 737-900 Max to raise money for Special Olympics
The Scots American Athletic Club of Kearny took part in a fundraiser for Special Olympics Saturday,…
Help the Kearny Police Department honor and remember its history
The Kearny Police Department is building a new museum display to honor the rich history of…
Reports: Lyndhurst man set his apartment on fire while streaming it live on Facebook
A 42-year-old Lyndhurst man, who has had almost three dozen encounters with the Lyndhurst Police Department…
Two local schools will benefit from enhanced Guy grant program
Hudson County Executive Craig Guy and the Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs |…
Two from Kearny, two others charged by AG in home invasion with injuries
Four men — including two from Kearny — have been charged for their roles in a…
KPD: Man who coughed on cops while claiming to have ‘Corona’ in April 2020 behind bars again
A Harrison man who, in 2020 at the infancy of the COVID-19 pandemic, coughed on Kearny…
Belleville UNICO hosting ALS walkathon
The Belleville UNICO chapter hosts its annual ALS walkathon to benefit those suffering from Lou Gehrig’s…
ALERT — Expect lane closure tonight on Rutgers Street bridge
Beginning at 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 19 until 5 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 20, the right lane…
Heliport has not followed its agreement with Guy and Doyle; Kearny issues zoning violation in response
The Town of Kearny has issued a zoning violation to RTC Properties, site of Helo Holdings…
Grilo & council honor junior police cadets, Nystrom
East Newark Mayor Dina Grilo, the East Newark Borough Council and police Sgt. Billy Erezuma were…
KPD: 19-year-old drunken NA man spit on police supervisor after crash & refusing many police orders
On Saturday, Sept. 6, at 6 a.m., Officers Andy Soto and Nick Funk were sent to…
New York Giants great speaks to Harrison faculty ahead of new year
The staff at Harrison Public Schools had a special treat waiting for them upon arrival back…
Lyndhurst PD: Couple stole nearly $2K from deceased woman
A Lyndhurst couple who were supposed to be taking care of a disabled woman instead took…
ALERT — Traffic nightmare ongoing on Rt. 3 East in Clifton
All lanes on Route 3 eastbound are closed with traffic getting by on the left shoulder…
Governor attempts to do what Guy & Doyle already did with helicopters
Gov. Philip D. Murphy has asked the FAA’s new administrator to reduce and reroute “non-essential helicopter…
Lyndhurst PD: Passaic man wouldn’t slow down and now he’s behind bars
One Passaic man really should have just slowed down. Instead, he finds himself behind bars at…
ANCHOR rebates coming soon
Homeowners and renters in Belleville and surrounding communities should be on the lookout for a letter…
Son of East Newark police sergeant heading to police academy in September, will join ENPD after its completion
East Newark Mayor Dina M. Grilo recently swore-in the borough’s newest police recruit, 23-year-old Jaydon Fiori.…
ECPO: 3 Essex Sheriff’s Officers, including 1 from Kearny & 1 from Belleville, suspended & charged with theft from arrest scene
Three Essex County Sheriff’s Officers — including one from Kearny and one from Belleville — have…