Weather can’t dampen spirits at East Newark Riverfront Park’s ribbon-cutting

Though the weather was miserable and wet and the skies were beyond gloomy, it couldn’t put…

KPD, other departments shut down massive rideshare fraud operation that netted more than $100K

A major joint investigation led by the Kearny Police Department and the Jersey City Police Department’s…

KEARNY’S FINEST & BRAVEST

Two of Kearny’s greatest public servants were recognized as Police Officer and Firefighter of the Year…

Obituaries for May 7, 2025

Paulo Brandao Paulo Brandao died May 3, 2025. He was 52. Born in Portugal he lived…

Kearny softball overcomes injuries, gets 4th seed in HCT

It would be understandable for head coach Jim Pickel and the Kearny softball team to look…

Rivera continues run of great setters for undefeated Harrison

With four dangerous hitters on the court capable of picking up a kill at any time,…

Several Harrison middle-schoolers recognized for Law Day contest

Harrison’s Washington Middle School had several students participate in the recent Hudson County Bar Association Law…

LPD: Traffic stop leads to interruption of ‘significant drug distro ring’

A traffic stop by Lyndhurst Police officers led to the arrest of a Rutherford man, the…

Ethridge headlines concert featuring Josh Stone at NJPAC

On a gorgeous Thursday evening April 24, NJPAC hosted Melissa Etheridge and Josh Stone. Stone was…

Belleville marks Earth Day with townwide cleanup

Belleville’s annual Community Cleanup grew significantly in 2025, incorporating gardening and landscaping initiatives to mark Earth…

Lyndhurst PD closes out April with 2 shoplifting arrests

The end of April seems to have its fair share of shopliftings in Lyndhurst — and…

Giangeruso promotes two of Lyndhurst’s finest at ceremony

Two of Lyndhurst’s finest were promoted to new ranks at a May 1 ceremony at the…

Belleville Sons’ picnic benefits COTA

“The National Executive Committee voted in 2022 to create American Legion Family Day on the last…

Scores of grads and former staff visit Kearny’s Washington School Alumni Day

A local elementary School recently hosted its inaugural day to honor the school’s alums. Washington School Alumni…

Kearny UNICO makes donation to Project Graduation

On Friday, April 25, during the annual volleyball tournament, members of Kearny UNICO presented a check…

‘CARTEL LANDLORDS’ — State AG suing 10 biggest landlords over illegal rent scheme, including Russo

One of Kearny, Harrison, Belleville and Lyndhurst’s most noted landlords — among many other properties in…

Obituaries for April 30, 2025

Edward M. ‘JR’ Osowski  Edward M. “JR” Osowski of Harrison died at Clara Mass Medical Center,…

Young Nutley softball team hopes to make noise heading into tournament play

Through the first month of the season, Nutley softball coach Luann Zullo has seen the potential…

Belleville boys volleyball looks returns to Essex quarterfinals

Forgive Belleville head boys volleyball coach John Spina for feeling like this is a story he’s…

Mansfield racks up strikeouts, wins for North Arlington

Cadence Mansfield’s North Arlington Girls Softball Recreation Middle Division team needed a pitcher, she simply raised…

Doyle, council honor Kearny’s Dylan Sullivan

The Town of Kearny recognized Dylan Sullivan for earning the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout —…

Doyle proclaims first week of May Elks Youth Week

Mayor Carol Jean Doyle has officially proclaimed the first week of May — May 1 through…

More than 2,000 pack Cathedral Basilica in Newark for Mass to honor the late Pope Francis

Some 2,000 Catholics honored the life and legacy of Pope Francis, filling the Cathedral Basilica of…

Optimist Club’s Oratorical Contest winners named

By Karen Cristalli & Erika Kliszus Young voices took center stage the morning of April 9…

Lyndhurst PD: Nutley man attacked motel clerk, but failed to do same to officer

The Lyndhurst Police Department has arrested a Nutley man who attacked a clerk at a local…

A LEGEND VISITS KEARNY HS

I’ve had two career paths — one as a Catholic school educator and the other as…

Obituary — Agostinho Da Silva

Agostinho Da Silva Agostinho Da Silva died April 8, 2025.  He was 96.  Born in Portugal,…

North Arlington Athletic Hall of Fame set to induce its newest class

Back when he coached girls basketball and softball at North Arlington, Joe Spaccavento would bring his…

Franklin School in Kearny names honor students

Yvonne Cali, principal of Franklin School in Kearny, announces the third marking period Principal Honors and…

Lyndhurst Knights’ dinner raises $1,200

The Lyndhurst Knights of Columbus Council 2396 recently sponsored a chicken dinner fundraiser to financially support…