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…

KPD: Detectives nab suspicious man who turned out to be shoplifter

Two plainclothes detectives had a hunch and it ultimately paid off. According to Det. Sgt. Michal…

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…

LESSONS FROM THE GRINCH

Ruth King knew she wanted to do something unique for holidays at the Hudson Arts and…

Obituaries for Jan. 8, 2025

Catherine Grimm Catherine A. Grimm, 81, (nee Reilly),  died Monday, December 30, 2024, in Cooperman Barnabas…

Lyndhurst’s Paz-Garcia returns from injuries to make an impact

This is story No. 3 for this week (and the first Athlete of the Week for…

Konopka resigns from Kearny Town Council

Without prior notice, Second Ward Councilman Richard Konopka resigned his position at the start of tonight’s…

2 new police motorcycles, paid for by archdiocese, ready for NA’s streets

The North Arlington Police Department recently took possession of two, brand-new Harley-Davidson motorcycles, fully funded by…

North Arlington Knights hosting Italian dinner

The Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus sponsors an Italian dinner night Tuesday, Jan. 21, at…

Guenther Family offer words of thanks for community’s support

Mayor Doyle:  As you are aware, there was a two-alarm fire on the morning of Friday,…

It’s time for our annual New Year wish list and predictions

How is it 2025? I can’t be the only one who has said this more than…

Maryann Triano dies aged 79

Maryann Triano Ms. Maryann Triano, 79, died peacefully on Dec. 24, 2024, at her home in…

Lyndhurst girls basketball off to strong start despite injuries

It would be completely understandable if the Lyndhurst girls basketball team was still trying to establish…

HCPO: 2 men, 2 girls charged with sexually assaulting 13-year-old girl in Harrison hotel room

The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit has charged four individuals after a 13-year-old girl…

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,…

Police: 2 Shoprite shoplifters arrested and accordingly charged

Two township residents have been arrested and charged in connection with separate shoplifting incidents at the…

Recapping 2024 — the stories that made headlines in the last year

As we reach Christmas, here’s hoping for better days

It has been, to say the very least, a trying December, in this neck of the…

Obituaries for Dec. 25, 2024

Angeline Hromada Angeline Hromada of Harrison died Friday, Dec. 20, at Arbor Ridge Care Center in…

THE TOP 10 SPORTS STORIES OF 2024

Whether it was on the field of play or off, there was no shortage of memorable…

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?…

Washington School Kearny announces first marking period honors

John Adamski, principal of Washington School in Kearny, announces the following students who have achieved academic…

‘Twisted Cats’ celebrate a decade of service to Kearny … and it’s all thanks to Len Twist

When Len Twist first realized Kearny had an enormous need for a trap, neuter, return (TNR)…

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…

Kearny general and lieutenant rendez-vous in Texas

Young Marine’s WWII combat valor recognized with Silver Star Medal 80 years ago — though you’d hardly know it

How did the combat valor of a young Marine from Kearny who selflessly gave his life…

North Arlington girls basketball look to continue winning ways with new group

With a 34-20 record over the past two seasons and 46 wins over the past three,…

‘Diner’ author appearing at Kearny Museum

The Kearny Museum, 318 Kearny Ave., hosts author Michael Gabriele for a program on the history…