McKeon bids farewell to the bench … but he’s hardly going away
He’s banged the gavel for the last time. After 30+ years on the bench over two…
Sim-swap investigation leads to charges against 3, Kearny PD says
Multiple arrests have been made in a SIM-swap investigation in which suspects fraudulently gained access to…
LPD: Abriojofiorentini charged with shoplifting. Trying saying that three times in a row …
A Kearny woman was arrested and charged in Lyndhurst late last month after a reported shoplifting,…
Missing for 78+ years, Nutley Navyman’s remains accounted for and will be returned home
He was just 24 when he was killed in action.
Melham wants a ‘Great Lawn’ upgrade while some want smart meters that accept coins
No matter what, Belleville wants the “Great Lawn,” an open space of greenery at the intersection…
NJDOT: Consider working from home Tuesday, March 14
The New Jersey Department of Transportation is implementing winter-weather protocols based on the forecasted coastal storm,…
Applause Radio Show returns, is giving away tix to NJPAC events
As you read this, you have probably already noticed the sun’s up longer and you have…
Street will be renamed for Belleville native, Smithsonian secretary
A street intersection where the current Secretary of the Smithsonian Institute spent his formative years will…
HCPO: Second man charged with first-degree murder of woman found dead in South Kearny
Leiner Miranda Lopez is still a wanted man. He was recently charged, in absencia, with first-degree…
Banners again available to honor North Arlington’s veterans
The Borough of North Arlington will display military tribute banners along Ridge Road for the fourth…
KPD: Bimbo stole quite a lot from new Old Navy
On March 1 at 4:50 p.m., Officers Jordan Miranda, Harold Azurdia and Paul Duran were dispatched…
WHATCo murder-mystery trivia coming at month’s end
The West Hudson Arts & Theater Company’s annual murder mystery dinner theater experience returns this year…
Nutley UNICO hosts special ‘Italian Jeopardy!’
In keeping with Nutley UNICO’s goal to uphold time-honored traditions and celebrate Italian heritage, the organization’s…
HCCC scholars program recognized nationally
Hudson County Community College’s Hudson Scholars program was recognized with the 2023 National Bellwether Award late…
WH St. Patrick’s Day Parade features honorees Lawless, Schalago and Kennedy
The West Hudson St. Patrick’s Day Parade steps off Sunday, March 12, at 1 p.m. in…
DEVELOPING — Kearny could have its first new mayor since 2000, report says
The New Jersey Globe reports Kearny Mayor Alberto G. Santos is in the running for a…
HONORING VINNIE’S LEGACY
They say a man’s true mark is made not necessarily by what people say about him…
Obituaries for March 8, 2023
Margaret ‘Peg’ Manning Margaret “Peg” Manning, (nee Laird), 87, died peacefully Thursday, March 2, 2023, at…
Kearny native Jimmy Mullen ends his HS career with a third state wrestling championship
The finale might have come with more drama than expected, but for the third time in…
Lyndhurst’s Julia Tozduman takes fifth in Long Jump at State MOC
Julia Tozduman turned some heads after impressive Meet of Champions performances as a sophomore. But as…
After historic season, Lyndhurst-North Arlington’s Krzykalski has big goals in mind
Lyndhurst-North Arlington’s Ava Krzykalski didn’t feel like a “true wrestler” her freshman year when she first…
Laborer salaries make big jump in North Arlington
The Borough of North Arlington is increasing the pay of contract laborers within the Department of…
Essex County among highest OD rates in Jersey
In response to growing racial disparities in overdose deaths, the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is…
Pulaski Skyway will close periodically Sunday morning
The New Jersey Department of Transportation says there will be a series of temporary closures on…
Hudson County charter school teacher charged after alleged sexually explicit chat with minor: Suarez
A Jersey City schoolteacher was arrested March 1 following an investigation into a sexually explicit conversation…
Former Hudson prosecutor Ed DeFazio joins HCCC board
Former Hudson County Prosecutor and former Superior Court Judge Edward DeFazio has joined the Hudson County…
KPD: Newark teen at Kearny Walmart busted for possession of hollow-point bullets & high-capacity mag
On Feb. 23 at 2:50 p.m., Officers Alvaro Goncalves, Pedro Pina, Jonathan Lima, Mina Ekladious and…
FINEST ON THE RISE — Four veteran Kearny police officers take oaths after promotion to higher ranks
Four of Kearny’s finest were promoted in a Town Hall Ceremony Feb. 21 — one from…
Brilliant thinking of 3 Kearny cops leads to arrest of alleged murderer
Imagine this. It’s dark. It’s late at night. You’re a cop. And there appears to be…