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…

Hamilton students and teachers rocked their school recently

You’re never too old — or too young — to rock ‘n roll. Just ask the…

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,…

HCPO Captain from Lyndhurst completes prestigious National FBI Academy

Capt. Javier Toro, a longtime resident of Lyndhurst, and commander of the Special Victims Unit of…

Kearny PD/DEA prescription drug take back day upcoming

The Kearny Police Department conducts its semi-annual DEA Drug Take Back Oct. 25, 2025, from 10…

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 |…

After years of planning & dreaming, NA’s Viking Academy is now a reality

For nearly a decade — since he took over as Superintendent of the North Arlington Public…

Several events planned for Kearny’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration

A few years ago, Kearny First Ward Councilman had a goal to make Hispanic Heritage Month,…

Obituaries for Oct. 1, 2025

Georginna ‘Georgia’ Edna Enright Georginna “Georgia” Edna Enright, of Toms River, formerly of East Newark, entered…

Athlete of the Week — NA’s Sullivan keeps learning, improving

Devyn Sullivan’s ascent into one of North Jersey’s better midfielders has been all about comfort. So…

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…

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Get help paying for food from NA Health Department The North Arlington Health Department hosts presentations…

Obituaries for Sept. 24, 2025

Barbara E. Branwell Barbara E. Branwell (nee Todd) of Kearny died at home Sept. 20, 2025.…

Athlete of the Week- Sean Sharpe saves the day for 3-0 Bucs

There’s a commonly used refrain when it comes to true stars that big-time players make big-time…

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…

St. Cecilia Knights install officers

St. Cecilia Knights of Columbus Council 6928 conducted a ceremony for the installation of officers for…

Doyle, council rededicated Harvey Field

Mayor Carol Jean Doyle, joined by Council Members Marytrine De Castro, Gerald Ficeto, Dennis Solano, Stathis…

Obituaries for Sept. 17, 2025

James Jack Bukowski Jack was a dedicated husband to his wife Carol. They just celebrated their…

Athlete of the Week- Lyndhurst’s Cano a true big play back

Long before he was running away from opposing defenders on the football field, Avery Cano’s rare…

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…