27-year-old punk caught vandalizing Lyndhurst’s new Sept. 11 Memorial: Auteri
It’s not often we editorialize any story we cover, especially when a crime is involved. We’re…
Lyndhurst PD nab 2 on several burglary-related charges, Auteri says
Tips from concerned residents have led to the arrest of two men in Lyndhurst alleged to…
Kearny man, 32, arrested after stabbing mechanic making delivery to Belgrove Drive: Kearny PD
When two Newark mechanics made a delivery to a Belgrove Drive apartment house last night, one…
Kearny UNICO honors Columbus, Italian heritage
Kearny UNICO, along with Kearny Mayor Alberto G. Santos and members of the Town Council, gathered…
There’s a new Chief of Detectives at the HCPO who will oversee Internal Affairs
The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office has a new Chief of Detectives and while he’s new to…
Kearny schools strategic planning resumes Oct. 15 & 16
The Kearny School District will resume the strategic planning process that began in the 2019-2020 school…
Oi Kearny, leaf collection (in bags only) kicks off Nov. 1
Don’t look now but it’s time, almost, for fall leaf collection — and in Kearny, that…
NA man charged with having sex with minor, 13, three times, ECPO says
A North Arlington man has been arrested and charged with sexual assault, endangering the welfare of…
Why was West Hudson man arrested at Canadian border with his child & partner in the car?
A West Hudson dad and mom were arrested at the U.S.-Canada border Oct. 11, 2021, after…
In Patricia Blood, Kearny has one Super Super
Kearny has what you might call a super super…intendent of schools. That’s because Patricia “Patte”…
2 Belleville gas stations among 5 fined for charging for premium and giving regular instead and other violations
Two Belleville gas stations were among five in Essex County that Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck…
Kearny Rotary hosting job fair Oct. 6
The Kearny Rotary Club hosts a job fair Wednesday, Oct. 6, from 4 to 7 p.m.,…
Hudson County Community College appoints VP for advancement & communications
Hudson County Community College has appointed Nicole Bouknight Johnson to serve as the college’s inaugural vice…
At 83%, Hudson leads Jersey with vaccine rate for kids 12 to 17
Hudson County leads the entire state for vaccination rate among 12- to 17-year-olds at 83%, County…
Lyndhurst police nab man who stole his grandma’s purse & assaulted her: Auteri
A Paterson man finds himself behind bars at the Bergen County Jail in Hackensack after he…
New Wittpenn Bridge opens this weekend, sort of; don’t expect it to be all smooth sailing just yet …
The Route 7 Wittpenn Bridge between Jersey City and Kearny will open this weekend, but to…
Kearny man, an NJ DCFS caseworker, found with child porn at EWR, US Attorney says
A Kearny man whose job is to protect children from irresponsible adults finds himself…
New Wittpenn Bridge set to open Oct. 1 — finally!
After a decade of planning, construction, delays, setbacks and more delays, the new Wittpenn Bridge, which…
EDITORIAL — Some thoughts as Down Syndrome Awareness Month ends
Each year, this newspaper features a photo of Nicolle Santos, 8, of Kearny, when her enthusiastic…
Blue Tide victorious in Lucas’ debut; fall short vs. Palisades Park
HARRISON – Two weeks into the high school football season, Harrison head coach Ray Lucas has…
NA’s Rivas has day to remember in loss to Secaucus
It’s very rare to have an athlete on the losing side earn the Observer Athlete of…
Bucs learn all about trials in SEC Liberty
Gary Polewka knew that things would be a little bit tougher for his Belleville High School…
Pfizer booster shots available at South Kearny vaccine center: DeGise
Now that they’ve been given the green light from the feds, any Hudson County resident eligible…
Stabbing ‘victim’ arrested on domestic charges: KPD
On Sept. 18 at 11:21 a.m., Officers Luis Moran, Esteban Gonzalez, Mina Ekladious, Det. Mike Farinola…
Santos pleads for town residents to get COVID-19 vaccine
Using his bully pulpit, Kearny Mayor Alberto G. Santos exhorted town residents who remain unvaccinated against…
Full-day pre-K coming to East Newark Oct. 1
Starting this fall term, the East Newark Public Schools will be offering full-day pre-school for the…
Quick detective work leads Kearny PD to arrest 29-year-old Walmart stabbing suspect: King
UPDATE — Suspect has additionally been charged with first-degree attempted murder. An innocent morning of shopping…