The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) announced that southbound traffic on the Pulaski Skyway is scheduled…
Category: Alerts
Here’s where you’ll find breaking news stories, video, photos and audio. Check back here often — this portion of the Web site will be updated numerous times a day and as warranted.
Calling all ‘Citizen Journalists:’ We want your work
Are you a news hound? Do you take great photos? Are you on the scene of…
Man drives car into Third River in Nutley, isn’t seriously injured
A 71-year-old man accidentally drove his car into the Third River in Nutley, but wasn't seriously…
Nutley police arrest man suspected of breaking into Romano St. home
The Nutley Police Department has arrested a man they say is responsible for an Aug. 4…
Shots fired at NA’s Riverview Gardens was apparent suicide: Acting Chief Hearn
A man has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at the Riverview Gardens apartments just off…
Police shoot suspect dead inside Lyndhurst Library: Chief
LYNDHURST — Updated at May 30 at 10:19 a.m. A Township man is dead after a police-involved shooting…
ALERT: Schuyler Ave. closed between Noel Drive & Union Ave. in North Arlington
North Arlington police say Schuyler Ave. is closed between Noel Drive and Union Ave. until further…
Abducted Delaware child could be in NJ, NYC
NEW CASTLE, Del. — The New Castle County, Del., police seeks your help in locating a…
NAPD sees upswing in residential burglaries
The North Arlington Police Department wants to ensure residents are aware that there have been a…
Report: 2 women arrested, charged with soliciting prostitution at Kearny clinic
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY — In a professional building on Midland Ave., near the…
Seeking donations for Brown St. fire victims
The Nutley Department of Public Affairs, working in partnership with the Nutley Music Boosters Association, is seeking…
Correction
A story in last week’s edition misidentified the first name and job location of one…
3 arrested in Nutley robbery
NUTLEY — At 12:50 a.m., Jan. 18, a Nutley police officer noticed three young men fleeing…
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.