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HCPO: Lyndhurst man charged with leaving scene of North Bergen hit & run
A Lyndhurst man has been arrested in connection to a hit in run in North Bergen…
Following tragic crash that killed 2 on Newark-Jersey City Turnpike, Guy announces major roadway improvements
Hudson County Executive Craig Guy has announced major safety improvements to County Road 508 — known…
12 Kearny HS students get associate degree — two weeks before their high school diplomas
A dozen Kearny High School students have earned associate degrees in liberal arts from Hudson County…
ALERT — Kearny PD: Local gym owner charged with ‘violent’ robbery at Schuyler Ave. Seabra
A local gym owner may be pumping iron this weekend — except it will be behind…
Kearny charter school employee arrested, charged with sexual misconduct: HCPO
An IT worker at the Hudson Arts and Science Middle School in Kearny has been arrested…
Guy: Please consider supporting GoFundMe for Det. Justin Rivera’s family
Hudson County Executive and HCDO Chairman Craig Guy is asking the public to consider donating to…
Agreement struck to curtail helicopter traffic in Hudson
Hudson County helicopter haters — help is on the way, thanks to the county executive and…
Hudson County Sheriff’s Officer dies after fall from administration building’s 9th floor: reports
The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating the death of a Hudson County Sheriff’s Officer at…
Guy visits Kearny, announces 2025 recommendations for Open Space grants
The weather was perfect on May 18 and the setting grand as Hudson County Executive Guy…
2 dead following crash in Kearny
Two people have died following a crash early this morning on the Newark-Jersey City Turnpike in…
HCCC hires first-ever AD & another administrator
Hudson County Community College has added two new members to its administrative team, directing the new…
HCCC tops off new student center
College student centers are hubs for academic and social engagement, cultural events and activities and student…
Guy, O’Dea call on state to implement diversion program in Hudson
Hudson County Executive Craig Guy and Commissioner Bill O’Dea (District 2) released the following statements calling…
HCPO: Inmate found dead in county jail in South Kearny
The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating the death of an inmate at the Hudson County…
HCPO: Jersey City woman involved in Kearny crash behind bars with new charges
A Jersey City woman who authorities say was involved in a serious motor-vehicle crash Nov. 15…
McCann Stamato proposed bill would address long-term elder care
Assemblywoman Barbara McCann Stamato, D-Jersey City, who represents Kearny in the general Assembly, has introduced legislation…
KFD’s Madden promoted to captain earlier this week
At the recent meeting of the Mayor and Town Council Feb. 4, 2025, Firefighter Daniel Madden…
Taking a look back at The Observer of 1974 with its former editor
By David Lieberfarb Former Editor of The Observer Thanksgiving 2024 marked the 50th anniversary of a tumultuous…
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…
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…
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…
‘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)…
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…
HCPO: Kearny man arrested on child-pornography charges
A Kearny man has been arrested following a Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office investigation into alleged child…
Lane closures expected on Rt. 7 this week
Expect lane closures on Route 7 Tuesday into Wednesday this week. Beginning at 8 p.m., Tuesday,…
Red Bulls historic playoff run ends with loss in MLS Cup Final
Despite a strong comeback effort, the Red Bulls were unable to overcome an early two-goal deficit…
Harrison PD will conduct DWI checkpoint later this week
The Harrison Police Department will conduct a DWI checkpoint from Saturday evening, Dec. 14, 2024, to…
HCPO names the 2 victims in this morning’s Hamilton Avenue fire in Kearny
The two victims of this morning’s fire at 56 Hamilton Ave., Kearny, have been identified, Hudson…
EDITORIAL — Remembering Det. Joseph Seals & Douglas Miranda as we approach 5th anniversary of their deaths
It only took a few minutes to realize something significant was happening Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019,…