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US Att’y: Belleville man 1 of 13 arrested in massive stolen iPhone ring
Thirteen members of an international network that stole thousands of shipments of iPhones and other electronic…
Stephen Marks appointed town manager of Montclair
Kearny Business Administrator Stephen Marks has been appointed the town manager of Montclair, the town of…
Clara Maass Medical Center appoints new chief administrative officer
Thomas Burke has been appointed Chief Administrative Officer at Clara Maass Medical Center, Belleville, effective Monday,…
KPD: Black shoplifting suspect says Black detective is a racist for daring to detain her; it’s not her first run-in with the law, either
Well one alleged shoplifter who couldn’t keep her damn mouth shut, and who resorted to using…
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.…
Pronti: North Arlington remains quite strong entering 2025
North Arlington Mayor Daniel H. Pronti reflected on the positive and ongoing initiatives in the Borough…
Konopka resigns from Kearny Town Council
Without prior notice, Second Ward Councilman Richard Konopka resigned his position at the start of tonight’s…
Mammography in Motion mobile unit returns to Kearny in January
The Town of Kearny will again host Mammography the in Motion Mobile Unit Friday, Jan. 10,…
LPD: Not-so-bright porch pirate stole $1K package from door that had a bell camera — now he’s behind bars
Do they not see the doorbell cameras? Do they really not know those cameras record video?…
LPD: Man arrested in September caught this month … stealing toys from a cancer charity drop box
Well this guy’s a total grinch for sure. Jose Reyes, 41, of Paterson, has been…
KPD: Juvenile who threw innocent woman to the ground arrested, charged with robbery & other crimes
A Newark boy who thought he might head home with a major payday of stolen items…
Lane closures expected on Rt. 7 this week
Expect lane closures on Route 7 Tuesday into Wednesday this week. Beginning at 8 p.m., Tuesday,…
LPD: Plates on car man fell asleep in were stolen
A Jersey City man who fell asleep behind the wheel of a car probably should have…
4 arrested in Lyndhurst were looking to steal Hondas: police
Four males from Paterson — two adults, two juveniles — were up to no good last…
Harrison PD will conduct DWI checkpoint later this week
The Harrison Police Department will conduct a DWI checkpoint from Saturday evening, Dec. 14, 2024, to…