Harrison Council reorganizes

The Harrison Town Council reorganized Tuesday, Jan. 17. Mayor James A. Fife and Councilmembers Larry Bennett,…

Nutley PD: Woman, 74, reported missing, found dead on her building’s rooftop

Daughter told police she was concerned after not hearing from her mom in a few days…

Fundraiser for William Mullins, recently diagnosed with Leukemia, nets $3K

The Kearny community came together to support one of its own this past Tuesday as the…

WARNING — Scammers spoof Nutley PD’s phone number on Caller ID while making menacing phone calls to residents, department says

There are scams — and then there are scams where the scammers really have a brass…

KPD: Man driving on Truck Rts. 1&9 shot behind ear, police want to know why

Victim admitted to JCMC for observation

VIDEO — Harrison man, 32, charged with murdering his mother, HCPO says

The victim has been identified as 67-year-old Rosa Massoni, a resident of Harrison Gardens.

DEVELOPING — 2 stabbed, 1 fatally, in Harrison this morning

Multiple New York City media outlets are reporting that two women were stabbed near Schuyer Avenue…

Kearny Italian teacher indicted on child porn possession charges, US Attorney says

A federal grand jury indicted a Kearny school teacher, who is a Morris County resident, for…

Newark tradesman buys Lincoln Cinema property

The Lincoln Cinema property on Kearny Avenue, stuck in a time warp for nearly the last…

HCCC, NJRC introduce phlebotomy program for folks involved with court cases

The next time someone draws your blood, it may just be the technician is someone who…

Roosevelt school announces first marking period honors

Editor’s note: This honor roll appeared in the Jan. 11 edition of The Observer, but the…

Nutley offers tips for dealing with snow emergencies

The Township of Nutley’s Department of Public Works is advising residents to prepare for winter by…

Schuyler School announces December Students of the Month

Schuyler School Principal Valerie Iacono has announced the school’s December Students of the Month. Santiago Almeida…

KPD: Alleged stabbing happens at home police visit often, but it’s not Oakwood Avenue

On Jan. 2 at 10:15 a.m., Officers Christian Medina, Ellese Ogando, Andre Fernandes, Sgt. Jay Ward,…

Commissioners recognize Nutley police Lt. Mike Padilla for work with kids

Nutley police Lt. Mike Padilla was recognized at the Dec. 20 Board of Commissioners meeting, where…