Bipartisan bill championed by state PBA will strengthen mental-health protections for first responders

Gov. Philip D. Murphy signed legislation Aug. 21 proposed by the State PBA to enhance the…

Kearny PD: Cops arrest man who burgled Kearny Exxon 6 times

For a couple of weeks, on numerous occasions, when Ozzie Shahzad would come to work in…

Kearny PBA No. 21 offering free haircuts for students at Kearny’s Franklin & Washington Schools and East Newark School

The Kearny PBA is hosting a unique event Aug. 31 — and because of it, students…

Marking 80th anniversary of the end of World War II

Sept. 2, 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II , a…

DOT: Months-long closure coming to one Newark Avenue lane from Wittpenn Bridge

More traffic headaches are forthcoming for those who have to drive into Jersey City. Beginning at…

Lawdanski’s Mammography in Motion Mobile Unit and Community Health and Wellness Fair helps many in need

Here’s a look at images from the event.

Kearny PBA offering free haircuts for students of Kearny’s Washington School and the East Newark School

The Kearny PBA is hosting a unique event Aug. 31 — and because of it, students…

4 Kearny Girl Scouts awarded scholarships

Four Girls Scouts from Kearny are among several others who are Girl Scouts Heart of New…

ALERT — Expect Skyway northbound lane closure Wednesday

From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 13, the left lane on the Pulaski Skyway…

Auteri calls it a career, retiring after 27+ years on the job

When I first came back to Kearny from Florida in 2016, our editorial staff was a…

Correnti takes over as Kearny’s new Director of Athletics and Student Activities

Alan Correnti has had many different roles during the last 23 school years at Kearny High…

Kearny native wins AAU National Championship

Stein Thelusma and his family had just started their summer vacation at the Jersey Shore when…

Almeida steps down as Kearny Athletic Director

Vincent Almeida admits it felt weird not spending the final weeks of summer getting ready for…

Remembering Kearny’s Eugene Rudomanski 80 years after his tragic death at sea

In the closing months of World War II (July 1945), the USS Indianapolis completed a top-secret…

Important information about Kearny Public School Uniform Exchange for 2025

Here’s a look at the upcoming schedule for distribution of unforms and school supplies by the…

Kearny FD simulates vehicle extraction at Junior Police Academy

Lawdanski bringing mobile breast cancer vehicle, wellness fair to Girl Scout Leadership Center

The Mammography in Motion Mobile Unit and a Community Health and Wellness Fair take place Friday,…

Local towns planning for National Night Out

Local towns will sponsor National Night Out festivities Aug. 5 and some have lots planned. Kearny…

Kearny’s Makayla David selected as NJSIAA Student Ambassador

Even as an underclassmen, Makayla David has been a model example of what a student-athlete should…

Zach’s Garage, Kearny PBA donate school supplies once again to KPSUE

Zach’s Garage, Kearny Avenue, Kearny, has once again teamed up the Kearny PBA and the Kearny…

Kearny man, 33, annonces unaffiliated candidacy for Hudson County Sheriff

Non-affiliated candidate Justin Avishay, of Kearny, has officially announced his campaign for Hudson County Sheriff in…

Town of Kearny debuts Blue Envelope progarm

As is often the case, the Town of Kearny is leading the way in yet another…

Kearny Recreation 14U Softball makes history, wins District 5 title

Cynthia Lopez and Diego Libanori saw something special in this group of Kearny Recreation softball players…

Lee’s Florist wins town championship

Lee’s Florist defeated Mid-Realty in Game 2 of the town championship. 27-2. The team went 16-0…

Skyway will be closed much of this weekend

The Pulaski Skyway will be fully closed much of the coming weekend. Beginning at 11 p.m.,…

Expect lane closures on Route 7 Thursday night

Route 7 is scheduled to have lane closures with alternating traffic to set up a traffic…

REMEMBERING THE KEARNY MEN WHO DIED IN KOREAN WAR

This summer marks 75 years since the start of the Korean War.  After years of simmering…

A CAPITAL HONOR

When one thinks of Marybeth Kennedy, almost instantly, the Girl Scouts come to mind. And it’s…

Ferreira: I will resolve Barroso case if elected mayor

To the Editor: Our community deserves leadership that acts swiftly, fairly, and with respect for the…

Obituary: Helen Wilson, formerly of Kearny

Helen Wilson, 88, of Whiting, died Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Helen was born in Kearny on…