Each year, this newspaper features a photo of Nicolle Santos, 8, of Kearny, when her enthusiastic…
Category: Editorial
Murphy’s up for re-election soon. Don’t forget his 2019 inaction
It has never been the policy of this newspaper to endorse candidates for elected office. After…
We could use a rekindling of the spirit that followed the 9/11 terror attacks
Sept. 11, 2001 — in three days, it will have been 20 years in the past.…
EDITORIAL — Schools reopen soon, so remember to drive safely near them
Whenever a new school year starts, we are reminded by local police departments of the importance…
What a different world we had 20 years ago
Looking at the calendar today, it is exactly one month from now our nation, our world,…
EDITORIAL — Parents, please: Be sure kids are safe when biking
A few weeks ago, two youngsters were riding a bicycle east on Garfield Avenue toward Davis Avenue…
EDITORIAL — Nutley must cancel fireworks planned for Sept. 10, 2021
For those of us old enough to be able to say we remember Sept. 11, 2001,…
EDITORIAL — Decision to buy Tasers for Kearny PD was right one
Most of us looked on in horror as Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, Police Officer Kim Potter screamed…
EDITORIAL — Belleville’s De Peña continues to blaze the trail for Latinas
A few years ago, we first met Naomy De Peña when she was a candidate for the…
We’ve got a lot to be thankful for this 4th of July
One year ago, the nation and the world was in the midst of a period no…
EDITORIALS for June 23, 2021
Harrison Rec Center will be an area envy Last week, Harrison Councilman Larry Bennett took The…
By George & Great Scott, KPD’s 2020 crime numbers were stellar
Last week, we reported some tremendous news. Kearny’s overall crime, as reported by the FBI in…
EDITORIAL — Questions to ask yourself before voting June 8
In just a few days, on June 8, Democrats and, if they so desire, unaffiliated voters…
EDITORIAL — In gratitude to all who made the ultimate sacrifice
How fortunate are we to live in a time where, for the most part, our world…
EDITORIAL — A few words about Lupus
May is Lupus Awareness Month and locally, the Town of Kearny lights up Town Hall purple…