Lyndhurst’s Chaname shines in leading role

Following the graduation of the top four scorers from last season, including career points leader Anthony…

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…

Obituaries for Jan. 29, 2025

Ronald Donato Travisano Ronald Donato Travisano died peacefully after a short illness on Jan. 21, 2025,…

Nutley school lockdown lifted: police

According to the Nutley Police Department: The Nutley Police Department was investigating an incident that required…

Lyndhurst’s boil-water advisory lifted

Lyndhurst’s boil-water advisory has been lifted. Lyndhurst OEM says the following measures are strongly encouraged: •…

Area news briefs

Annual Four Chaplains Mass upcoming St. Stephen’s Church hosts the annual Four Chaplains Mass — or,…

North Arlington breaks ground on 6 new townhomes

 A former commercial and industrial parcel in North Arlington is being rejuvenated as the site for…

Obituaries for Jan. 22, 2025

Alexander Forfar Alexander Forfar died at home Jan. 16, 2025. He was 77. Born in Kearny,…

AOTW: Castellano shoots Harrison to best start in five years

Angel Castellano has been an outside shooting threat from basically the moment he first started playing…

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…

Giangeruso, commissioners honor Shinnick for dedication to Lyndhurst Municipal Alliance

Joseph Shinnick was recognized recently by Mayor Robert B. Giangeruso and the Board of Commissioners for…

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…

Obituaries for Jan. 15, 2025

Denis Michael Gilmore, MD, FACS Denis Michael Gilmore, MD, FACS, of Nashville, died Dec. 23 aged…

AOTW: Kearny’s Souza earns bragging rights after scoring 39

Kearny’s Will Souza has always looked to his oldest brother Nick, one of the most accomplished…

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…

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…