Kearny’s Franklin School wrapped up Hispanic Heritage Month with a vibrant celebration honoring the culture, music…
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Kearny sends two recruits to the police academy
Two new police recruits are heading to the police academy after the Kearny mayor and Town…
KPD arrests man who was likely burgling copper from PSE&G plant
A Kearny patrolman’s instincts led to the arrest of a suspicious man in South Kearny near…
Expect road closures for paving beginning Oct. 20 in Kearny
Several streets in Kearny will be closed beginning Monday, Oct. 20, as they’re milled and paved.…
After 2 residential burglaries & multi-agency police chase, 2 suspects apprehended with loaded handgun: Kearny PD
An investigation into two forced-entry residential burglaries in Kearny and an attempted burglary in Union culminated…
Lincoln Middle School robotics instructor receives prestigious national recognition
Lincoln Middle School automation and robotics instructor Patricia Hester-Fearon has been selected as one of only…
Red Bulls award $5K for new gym equipment to Franklin School’s fifth-graders after winning challenge
Franklin School in Kearny celebrated a major achievement after being named the top-performing school in the…
2025 PAWrade coming soon
It’s nearly time for the Kearny Doggie Halloween PAWrade and Festival Saturday, Oct. 26, from 11…
Kearny and Harrison advance to Hudson boys and girls semifinals
It’s no surprise to see local soccer teams perform well in the Hudson County Tournament that…
Athlete of the Week – Kearny’s Betancourt shines in new sport
Miguel Betancourt had never played organized football before when he was approached by Kearny head coach…
KPD: Woman stabbed at Kearny Marshalls over slow line at checkout
A woman was stabbed following a dispute at the Marshalls store on Passaic Avenue in Kearny…
Scarecrow Stroll delayed because of state of emergency, pending storm
With the impending storm forecasted for this weekend and the governor’s declaration of a state of…
Lyndhurst PD: Woman from Kearny 1 of 2 nabbed riding in stolen car
Two women — including one from Kearny — decided to take a ride into Lyndhurst while…
Scots pull massive United Boeing 737-900 Max to raise money for Special Olympics
The Scots American Athletic Club of Kearny took part in a fundraiser for Special Olympics Saturday,…
Kearny PD/DEA prescription drug take back day upcoming
The Kearny Police Department conducts its semi-annual DEA Drug Take Back Oct. 25, 2025, from 10…
Help the Kearny Police Department honor and remember its history
The Kearny Police Department is building a new museum display to honor the rich history of…
Two local schools will benefit from enhanced Guy grant program
Hudson County Executive Craig Guy and the Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs |…
Several events planned for Kearny’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration
A few years ago, Kearny First Ward Councilman had a goal to make Hispanic Heritage Month,…
Kearny girls volleyball looks to continue recent turnaround
After losing 11 seniors to graduation, Kearny girls volleyball coach Vicky Zicopoulos knew there would be…
Two from Kearny, two others charged by AG in home invasion with injuries
Four men — including two from Kearny — have been charged for their roles in a…
KPD: Man who coughed on cops while claiming to have ‘Corona’ in April 2020 behind bars again
A Harrison man who, in 2020 at the infancy of the COVID-19 pandemic, coughed on Kearny…
ALERT — Expect lane closure tonight on Rutgers Street bridge
Beginning at 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 19 until 5 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 20, the right lane…
Heliport has not followed its agreement with Guy and Doyle; Kearny issues zoning violation in response
The Town of Kearny has issued a zoning violation to RTC Properties, site of Helo Holdings…
St. Cecilia Knights install officers
St. Cecilia Knights of Columbus Council 6928 conducted a ceremony for the installation of officers for…
Doyle, council rededicated Harvey Field
Mayor Carol Jean Doyle, joined by Council Members Marytrine De Castro, Gerald Ficeto, Dennis Solano, Stathis…
Nutley boys soccer turns heads with tie of Kearny
Nutley head boys soccer coach Sal Melillo has never been afraid to challenge his team with…
KPD: 19-year-old drunken NA man spit on police supervisor after crash & refusing many police orders
On Saturday, Sept. 6, at 6 a.m., Officers Andy Soto and Nick Funk were sent to…
DIFFERENT ROSTER, SAME EXPECTATION
For decades, the names on Kearny’s boys soccer team may change from year to year, but…
Governor attempts to do what Guy & Doyle already did with helicopters
Gov. Philip D. Murphy has asked the FAA’s new administrator to reduce and reroute “non-essential helicopter…
Kearny football seeks marked improvement this season
John Policano knew the task rebuilding the Kearny football program would not be an easy one.…