Nutley singer remains optimistic while facing an impossible future with ALS

A week ago, he was signing the “Star Spangled Banner” at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.…

Call him Zach … Belleville transgender athlete a trailblazer for others

Zach Perez just knew from an early age that he just wasn’t right with the gender…

By George & Great Scott, KPD’s 2020 crime numbers were stellar

Last week, we reported some tremendous news. Kearny’s overall crime, as reported by the FBI in…

Crime drops 27.5% in Kearny

There was this belief, starting, oh, around a year ago, that the lockdown instituted by the…

EDITORIAL — Questions to ask yourself before voting June 8

In just a few days, on June 8, Democrats and, if they so desire, unaffiliated voters…

ICYMI — The Observer Presents: An Evening With Kearny Mayor Alberto G. Santos

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ICYMI — The Observer Presents: An Evening With Kearny Mayoral Challenger Sydney J. Ferreira

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RENEWED HEALTH

There is very little one could say that is positive in nature about the COVID-19 pandemic…

SANTOS REFLECTS ON HIS 21-YEAR MAYORALTY

In just under a fortnight, Kearny Democrats (and unaffiliated voters) head to the polls to determine…

EDITORIAL — In gratitude to all who made the ultimate sacrifice

How fortunate are we to live in a time where, for the most part, our world…

A ‘CLEAN SWEEP’ for UNITY

It was, at times, a contentious election. It seemed it might even be a squeaker. But…

EDITORIAL — A few words about Lupus

May is Lupus Awareness Month and locally, the Town of Kearny lights up Town Hall purple…

KPD Det. Frank West stars in Jets commercial

There are fans and there are super fans. In the case of the New York Jets,…

‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign kicks off May 24 in Kearny, Lyndhurst, elsewhere

Law enforcement officers from around the state — including the Kearny and Lyndhurst police departments, will…

Kearny man, 20, arrested on numerous child porn-related charges: KPD

UPDATED MAY 13, 2021, @ noon —  A 20-year-old man has been arrested by the Kearny…

NA TURNS 125

The Borough of North Arlington has turned 125. And while the pandemic caused muted celebrations for…

Harrison 5K run to benefit local scholars is May 16

Harrison High School Vice Principal and former Jersey City Councilman Steve Lipski is a runner. In…

NJDEP approves cover for entire Keegan Landfill

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has endorsed the installation of a geomembrane cover system…

EDITORIAL — It’s election season and the truth matters now more than ever

This week, this newspaper marks its 134th anniversary. The very first issue of The Arlington Observer…

GROUNDBREAKING

There was pomp and circumstance in the air as Gov. Philip D. Murphy was in Lyndhurst…

FIREWORKS SPARK AT KEARNY COUNCIL MEETING

If you were watching the Zoom-based Kearny Town Council meeting on April 27, you might have…

EDITORIAL — Tremendous move in Essex County to generate revenue

There’s an age-old question asked of politicians that rarely generates a solid answer. It’s in response…

Ferreira: Despite judge’s ruling, Campos will run as write-in candidate

The Primary Election of 2021 in the Town of Kearny continues to get more bizarre by…

Judge: Campos stays off the ballot

A Hudson County Superior Court judge has rejected Second Ward Kearny Council candidate Alexis Campos’s and…

PSE&G prepared for today’s potential storm — you should be ready, too

PSE&G is monitoring weather forecasts and preparing for strong winds and rain this afternoon. The storm…

IN FULL BLOOM

Here’s a look at the Cherry Blossoms in Branch Brook Park from last week. Photos by…

Campos deemed ineligible to run in race for Kearny Second Ward nomination

A candidate in the race for the nomination for a council seat in the Second Ward…

EDITORIAL — Election law is the law, even if it seems unfair

There are plenty of laws in this state and country that, despite seeming either too lenient…

Following experts’ advice, Hudson County halting J&J vaccines … for now

Following guidance from the CDC, FDA and the State of New Jersey, Hudson County will pause…

1,500+ Kearny homeowners will get tax credit in May bills

The Kearny Finance Department has applied Homestead Benefit Property Tax Credits to the May 2021 tax…