From Kearny Mayor Alberto Santos … RE: the snow emergency

The Kearny Office of Emergency Management, in coordination with the Kearny Police and Fire departments, Kearny…

Closures for Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 26 & 27 (ongoing list)

Here’s an ongoing list of local closures as of 5:39 p.m., Jan. 26. We’ll update this…

Nutley Library closing today at 1 p.m.

The Nutley Public Library will close early Monday, Jan. 26, 2015 at 1 p.m., due to…

State offices closing at 1 p.m. today, will be closed tomorrow

State offices will close today at 1 p.m., and will be closed tomorrow, after Gov. Christie…

Delivery of The Observer will likely be delayed Tuesday; no trash pickup in NA Tuesday

Because of the pending storm, delivery of The Observer will likely be delayed tomorrow, Jan. 27.…

Angelo Feorenzo, father of former Observer Publisher Lisa Feorenzo, dies at 75

Above: Tina Feorenzo, Angelo J. Feorenzo and former Observer Publisher Lisa Feorenzo. Angelo James Feorenzo, 75,…

Nutley police, Essex prosecutor, investigating apparent murder-suicide

Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and Nutley Police Chief Thomas Strumolo announced today that…

Have you seen this alleged NA shoplifter?

On Jan. 7  at 5:20 p.m., an individual described as a white man,  approximately 5’10” with short…

NA Senior Center being kept open through Thursday for residents who need warmth

North Arlington Borough Administrator Steve LoIacono announced Thursday, Jan. 8, that, “Due to severe cold and…

Clerks tied up, shots fired at Belleville Radio Shack armed robbery Sunday morning

BELLEVILLE — The following report was issued by the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office on Sunday (Dec.…

Have you seen this alleged Nutley burglar?

NUTLEY — Police say they are investigating a diversion burglary that allegedly occurred on Fischer Ave.…

Take precautions if you’re expecting a delivery, HPD says

HARRISON – The Christmas Grinch has been busy in Harrison this season. Police said that during…

Nutley PD: Beware of Yuletide scammers

NUTLEY – It may be holiday time but gremlins are out to spoil the festivities of…

Police seek help locating woman last seen in Belleville

The New Jersey State Police needs help locating a missing Belleville woman. Mildred Soto, 52, was…

Driver in fatal crash found, is cooperating, officials say

Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and Nutley Police Chief Thomas J. Strumolo have announced…

Park Ave. in NA closed between Elm and Chestnut Sts. until further notice

NORTH ARLINGTON — Park Ave. is closed between Elm and Chestnut Sts. today for construction, the…

This week’s e-Edition, classifieds are now posted

This week’s e-Edition and classifieds are now posted. We apologize for the delay.

(Updated 11/15 @ 11 p.m.) Nutley police need public’s help finding van that left scene of fatal hit and run

NUTLEY — On Saturday, Nov. 15 at 11:40 a.m., Nutley police responded to a call of…

Kearny’s main library to close Monday through Wednesday for emergency repairs

The Kearny Public Library’s main facility at 318 Kearny Ave. is closing for emergency heating repairs,…

Route 21 crash claims two lives Monday night

Above: The approximate location of last night’s deadly crash. BELLEVILLE — A multi-vehicle crash on Route…

23-year-old Nutley man charged with sexually assaulting 14-year-old girl

A 23-year-old Nutley man has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting and endangering the welfare…

NAPD: Don’t fall for phone scams

North Arlington residents have reported to police that they’ve received phone calls, mail and email from people…

UPDATE: 21-year-old Nutley man charged with breaking into elderly woman’s apartment

Above: Stephen Nemec A 21-year-old Nutley man has been arrested and charged with burglary after police…

Lyndhurst hosting Columbus Day event

The Township of Lyndhurst will hold a Columbus Day celebration Sunday, Oct. 12, from noon to…

Animal, family event is Oct. 4 at Library Park, Harrison

There will be a pet and family event on Saturday, Oct.  4 from 10 a.m. to…

Tonight’s Nutley HS football game moved to Msgr. Owens Field

Due to weather conditions this week and the need to preserve the final stages of construction…

One dead in Lyndhurst shooting

The state Attorney General’s Shooting Response Team is investigating a fatal shooting of the driver of…

Nutley police arrest suspicious man who had warrants

During the past week, the Nutley Police Department responded to 120 calls for service, including 14…

Kearny man collared in Lyndhurst home invasion

LYNDHURST – A suspect in a home invasion incident in Lyndhurst has been placed under arrest,…

Eyesore will soon be gone

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  At the top of the Oval, there’s a small square…