Kearny UNICO, along with Kearny Mayor Alberto G. Santos and members of the Town Council, gathered…
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There’s a new Chief of Detectives at the HCPO who will oversee Internal Affairs
The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office has a new Chief of Detectives and while he’s new to…
Kearny schools strategic planning resumes Oct. 15 & 16
The Kearny School District will resume the strategic planning process that began in the 2019-2020 school…
Oi Kearny, leaf collection (in bags only) kicks off Nov. 1
Don’t look now but it’s time, almost, for fall leaf collection — and in Kearny, that…
NA man charged with having sex with minor, 13, three times, ECPO says
A North Arlington man has been arrested and charged with sexual assault, endangering the welfare of…
Why was West Hudson man arrested at Canadian border with his child & partner in the car?
A West Hudson dad and mom were arrested at the U.S.-Canada border Oct. 11, 2021, after…
In Patricia Blood, Kearny has one Super Super
Kearny has what you might call a super super…intendent of schools. That’s because Patricia “Patte”…
2 Belleville gas stations among 5 fined for charging for premium and giving regular instead and other violations
Two Belleville gas stations were among five in Essex County that Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck…
Kearny Rotary hosting job fair Oct. 6
The Kearny Rotary Club hosts a job fair Wednesday, Oct. 6, from 4 to 7 p.m.,…
Hudson County Community College appoints VP for advancement & communications
Hudson County Community College has appointed Nicole Bouknight Johnson to serve as the college’s inaugural vice…
At 83%, Hudson leads Jersey with vaccine rate for kids 12 to 17
Hudson County leads the entire state for vaccination rate among 12- to 17-year-olds at 83%, County…
Lyndhurst police nab man who stole his grandma’s purse & assaulted her: Auteri
A Paterson man finds himself behind bars at the Bergen County Jail in Hackensack after he…
New Wittpenn Bridge opens this weekend, sort of; don’t expect it to be all smooth sailing just yet …
The Route 7 Wittpenn Bridge between Jersey City and Kearny will open this weekend, but to…
Kearny man, an NJ DCFS caseworker, found with child porn at EWR, US Attorney says
A Kearny man whose job is to protect children from irresponsible adults finds himself…
New Wittpenn Bridge set to open Oct. 1 — finally!
After a decade of planning, construction, delays, setbacks and more delays, the new Wittpenn Bridge, which…
Pfizer booster shots available at South Kearny vaccine center: DeGise
Now that they’ve been given the green light from the feds, any Hudson County resident eligible…
Stabbing ‘victim’ arrested on domestic charges: KPD
On Sept. 18 at 11:21 a.m., Officers Luis Moran, Esteban Gonzalez, Mina Ekladious, Det. Mike Farinola…
Santos pleads for town residents to get COVID-19 vaccine
Using his bully pulpit, Kearny Mayor Alberto G. Santos exhorted town residents who remain unvaccinated against…
Full-day pre-K coming to East Newark Oct. 1
Starting this fall term, the East Newark Public Schools will be offering full-day pre-school for the…
Quick detective work leads Kearny PD to arrest 29-year-old Walmart stabbing suspect: King
UPDATE — Suspect has additionally been charged with first-degree attempted murder. An innocent morning of shopping…
Stabbing reported at Kearny Walmart: King
There’s been a stabbing this morning at the Kearny Walmart, Kearny Police Chief George King told…
FEMA warning of Ida scammers
The Federal Emergency Management Agency — you know it as FEMA — is warning Jersey residents,…
Murphy’s up for re-election soon. Don’t forget his 2019 inaction
It has never been the policy of this newspaper to endorse candidates for elected office. After…
Your MVC is coming to you
Kearny vehicle owners fuming over delays in getting their paperwork handled or getting shuffled from one…
Fife says he’s running for third full Harrison mayoral term
Harrison’s incumbent Mayor James A. Fife says he’s seeking another term with a full slate of…
How one Harrison woman went from knowing no English to an Army Reserve Captain
On Sept. 11, 2001, former Harrison resident Alexandra Razzeto was sharpening her pencil in her fifth-grade…
20 years after, towns pause to mourn victims of Sept. 11, 2001
An estimated 150 people gathered Friday night, Sept. 10, at St. Stephen’s Church in Kearny to…
20 YEARS LATER – Sept. 11, 2001, the day I expected to die
I can still remember even the most minute details of Sept. 11, 2001, and I suspect…
We could use a rekindling of the spirit that followed the 9/11 terror attacks
Sept. 11, 2001 — in three days, it will have been 20 years in the past.…
In memoriam: Kearny Firefighter Francis J. ‘Frankie’ McAllister — 1981-2021
Francis J. “Frankie” McAllister, of Kearny, who spent the last five years of his life as…