On Jan. 2 at 10:15 a.m., Officers Christian Medina, Ellese Ogando, Andre Fernandes, Sgt. Jay Ward,…
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KEARNY’S VAN GOGH
Sometimes, the place you least expect to find beauty can turn into an experience whose memories…
Kearny’s Hyams sets the tone on both ends of the court
For the last three years, Ava Hyams has been counted upon to be a facilitator on…
Fabula charges 2 more in Exxon ATM burglary
Two additional suspects in the brazen Nov. 29 smash-and-grab burglary of an ATM at the Kearny…
Wittpenn Bridge will be closed Saturday, Jan. 7
The Wittpenn Bridge between Jersey City and Kearny will be closed for testing of the lift…
5 years ago today … Maple Street fire in brutally cold & windy conditions
Some stories are impossible to forget, including this one from Jan. 5, 2018. The wind was…
North Arlington girls, Belleville and Kearny boys win holiday basketball tournaments
The holiday tournament week has been a successful one for The Observer Area basketball teams. Three…
LaClair: Maybe it’s more just about treating others with dignity and love?
To the Editor: My friend Damien Garofalo argues that slavery and genocide reflect people losing their…
Town awards 90-day contract to RWJBH for local ambulance services; Kearny EMS ends at midnight, Jan. 1
The Town of Kearny has a new emergency ambulance service provider, replacing Kearny EMS, which advised…
Kearny PD seeks public’s help locating suspected carjacker
Pleas to the public occur when all other means to identify a suspect are exhausted. There…
Such sweet sorrow saying ‘farewell’ to McCurrie and Cardoso
I first met Albino Cardoso around 1998 when I took a shot at running for office. We lived…
The Top 10 Sports stories of 2022
It’s safe to say that 2022 was a memorable year for local sports. Champions were crowned,…
KPD: 3 Kearny HS students arrested in 3 separate incidents; all took place off campus, 1 involved ‘recently founded’ street gang
On Dec. 9, Det. David Bush and Sgt. Michal Gontarczuk took a 15-year-old boy into custody…
Kearny EMS will be no more after Dec. 31 … then what happens?
At midnight on New Year’s Eve, the Kearny Emergency Rescue Squad, also known as Kearny Emergency…
VIDEO & PHOTOS — Tremendous flooding on Route 7 & Sellars Street in Kearny
A reader/viewer sent us these photos taken today, Dec. 23, 2022, in the area of Route…
A look at what (actually) happened at Kearny Marshalls Monday, Dec. 19
While rumors inaccurately circulated Dec. 19 of a possible shooting at Marshalls, here’s what actually happened…
Kearny COP addresses Garfield School sixth-graders on dangers of substance abuse, gangs
Officers Jack Grimm and Vanessa Sevillano, members of the Kearny Police Department’s Community-Oriented Policing unit, via…
Eagle Scout hosting flag retirement ceremony Dec. 26; public invited
Kenneth Barros Winkleblech, a 17-year-old Life Scout and Troop Guide in Unit 305 and senior at…
After 13+ years on council, Cardoso bids adieu
After more than 13 years of public service, Kearny Councilman Albino Cardoso is preparing to resume…
Kearny Boys Basketball team returns to practice after a season-opening win over BelovED Charter of Jersey City
With no returning starters and very few players who have even played meaningful minutes, Kearny boys…
PBA 21 joins Elks, Doyle to distribute toys to Kearny families
The Kearny Policemen’s Benevolent Association Local 21 participated in the Kearny Giving Tree on Saturday, Dec.…
Auditions for WHATCo’s ‘Drop Dead!’ upcoming
They'll take place at the former Holy Cross School, Harrison
KPD: Wife arrested after reportedly assaulting husband
On Dec. 1 at 12:37 a.m., Officers Tom Collins, Danny Maganinho, Anthony Oliveira and Sgt. Dean…
80th anniversary of The 4 Chaplains will be marked Feb. 5 at St. Stephen’s
St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the sacrifice of the Immortal Four…
Kearny’s Mikael Fernandez awarded 4-year, NROTC Marine Option Scholarship
Mikael Fernandez, the son of Josie Millan Fernandez and Michael Fernandez, has been awarded an NROTC…
KPD: Man, despite being barred from Quick Chek, just had to get in there
On Nov. 23 at 10:55 p.m., Officer Angel Martinez responded to the Kearny Avenue Quick Chek…
Academic honors announced at Washington School
Jon Zimmerman, principal of Washington School in Kearny, announces the following students who have achieved academic…
Academic honors announced at Roosevelt School
Antonio Moyano, principal of Roosevelt School in Kearny, announces the following students who have attained principal’s…