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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…
Meet the 2025 West Hudson St. Patrick’s Day Parade honorees
We’re just a few weeks away from the 2025 United Irish Associations of West Hudson’s St.…
KPD: Two geniuses were riding helmetless on a stolen motorcycle
If you’re going to conspicuously ride on a motorcycle without helmets, you might want to make…
Applications for new Kearny Hometown Heroes banners available Feb. 10
Applications for the wildly popular Kearny Hometown Heroes Banner program reopen Monday, Feb. 10. The program,…
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…
Kearny boys basketball aims for division title, state playoff berth
Despite his team’s lack of height, Kearny boys basketball coach Marc McCaffrey envisioned a group that…
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…
AOTW: Kearny’s Souza earns bragging rights after scoring 39
Kearny’s Will Souza has always looked to his oldest brother Nick, one of the most accomplished…
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…
KPD: Detectives nab suspicious man who turned out to be shoplifter
Two plainclothes detectives had a hunch and it ultimately paid off. According to Det. Sgt. Michal…
With Konopka out, what happens next in Kearny?
Kearny Second Ward Councilman Richard Konopka, a Democrat, resigned his seat during the Monday, Jan.…
LESSONS FROM THE GRINCH
Ruth King knew she wanted to do something unique for holidays at the Hudson Arts and…
Konopka resigns from Kearny Town Council
Without prior notice, Second Ward Councilman Richard Konopka resigned his position at the start of tonight’s…
Guenther Family offer words of thanks for community’s support
Mayor Doyle: As you are aware, there was a two-alarm fire on the morning of Friday,…
It’s time for our annual New Year wish list and predictions
How is it 2025? I can’t be the only one who has said this more than…
Nutley boys basketball off to 5-0 start after winning Charlie Dolan Tournament
With seven experienced seniors combined with a move to the Super Essex Conference’s National Division, the…
Kearny girls basketball shakes off early losses, wins Charlie Dolan Tournament
Starting the season with back-to-back matchups against state-ranked teams like Hudson Catholic and Bayonne might not…
Mammography in Motion mobile unit returns to Kearny in January
The Town of Kearny will again host Mammography the in Motion Mobile Unit Friday, Jan. 10,…
Washington School Kearny announces first marking period honors
John Adamski, principal of Washington School in Kearny, announces the following students who have achieved academic…
‘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)…
KPD: Juvenile who threw innocent woman to the ground arrested, charged with robbery & other crimes
A Newark boy who thought he might head home with a major payday of stolen items…
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…
‘Diner’ author appearing at Kearny Museum
The Kearny Museum, 318 Kearny Ave., hosts author Michael Gabriele for a program on the history…
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,…
With increased depth, optimism is high for Kearny wrestling
The preseason is always a time for optimism and when Kearny head coach Tony Carratura Jr.…
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…