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Haggerty sworn-in as Lyndhurst PD’s deputy chief (images)
Paul Haggerty was sworn in April 16 as Lyndhurst’s new deputy chief of police. He will…
Obituary — Grace F. DePalma-Pfeiffer
Grace F. DePalma-Pfeiffer Grace F. DePalma-Pfeiffer, 49, died April 7, 2026. Loving wife of Gregory Pfeiffer,…
Athlete of the Week – Kearny’s Butler throws perfect game, gets three hits
Julian Butler admitted he didn’t feel very well as he warmed up prior to Kearny’s game…
Man charged in crash that killed Kearny man, 58, in West Hudson Park, HCPO says
A Carteret man has been arrested following a crash he was involved in that took the…
Walker’s office hours at Kearny Town Hall set for this week
Assemblyman Jerry Walker will host mobile office hours on Wednesday, April 15, from 9 a.m. to…
Ribbon cut following renovations to Nutley’s Glotzbach Park
Commissioner Mauro G. Tucci and the Nutley Parks and Recreation Department cut a ribbon for the…
Hall of Fame Coach Bob Hurley offers clinic at Kearny HS
For the second year in a row, legendary former St. Anthony High School basketball coach Bob…
Registration open for KUEZ annual yard sale
Registration is open for Kearny residents who wish to participate in the annual KUEZ Kearny…
Kearny PD: Hit & run caused by texter with suspended license
A Kearny woman has been arrested following a hit-and-run crash April 7 where police determined she…
Obituaries for April 8, 2026
Diane Cimirro Diane Cimirro (nee La Rosa) died April 5, 2026. She was 81. Visiting will…
Kearny softball delivers statement with blowout wins
For more than a year, longtime Kearny softball coach Jim Pickel heard about the loaded freshman…
Athlete of the Week — Nutley’s Fealey throws no-hitter, strikes out 14
Nutley’s Sean Fealey remembers the last time he threw a no-hitter, and the frustration that came…
Seton Hall Prep baseball off to a good start
As spring sports get underway, Seton Hall Prep’s Pirates look poised to dominate Jersey baseball. They ride the tide of…
Belleville’s Silver Lake area getting police substation
It was two years ago when Belleville Mayor Michael Melham announced plans to open a permanent…
Carrino takes oath as Lyndhurst’s new police chief
Following the retirement of former Police Chief Richard L. Jarvis Jr., the Lyndhurst Police Department has…
Nutley author releases new book, a memoir
Nutley native and author Michelle Cray has released her memoir, “Stretched,” which she calls a “deeply personal…
Façade program could lead to $15K grants for Kearny UEZ members
Businesses in the Kearny Urban Enterprise Zone may soon be able to get major façade facelifts…
Nutley woman, a teacher in Bergen County, charged with child neglect, cruelty
A Nutley woman who is a teacher out of town has been charged with child neglect…
Garofalo: Easter Sunday: What if it’s true?
Have you watched the news or scrolled through your media feed and thought, “What if that’s true?” Bombastic…
News briefs
Easter Bunny visiting Kearny’s Fourth Ward The Easter Bunny will visit Kearny’s Fourth Ward Saturday, April…
3 incumbents, 1 newcomer, announce candidacies for Kearny Dem primary
Running on an independent “Team Kearny” slate, incumbent Councilmembers George Zapata (First Ward), Dennis Solano (Second…
Obituaries for March 25, 2026
Kevin P. Degnan Kevin P. Degnan, 71, died March 19, 2026, in Livingston. Born in Newark, Kevin lived…
A homecoming for new NA football coach Finley
Kevin “Kip” Finley might live in Sussex County, but North Arlington has always remained home. So…
Guy encourages residents to virtually attend ‘Know Your Rights’ webinar
Hudson County residents, business owners and community members are invited by County Executive Craig Guy to…
3 Kearny PD officers promoted to higher ranks
Three of Kearny’s Finest were promoted to new ranks at a ceremony March 24 at Town…
Nystrom sworn-in as ER of Kearny-Belleville Elks
Martin Nystom took his oath of office Sunday, March 22, as the new Exalted Ruler of…
50th Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival coming soon
Cherry Blossom season is here — and this year promises to be more exciting than ever…
Thinking of listing your Kearny home on Airbnb during World Cup? Better think that over
You may have recently seen either an ad or story in another publication about Air B&B…
In Nutley, firefighters go way beyond extinguishing blazes
Nutley Commissioner Alphonse Petracco and the Nutley Fire Department want residents to know — there’s much…