Lyndhurst PD: Juvenile who walked around store with ‘toy’ gun visible in waistband taken into custody

While toy guns are made with orange tips to differentiate them from real ones, they’re sometimes…

Kearny PD: 39 citations issued in single-day pedestrian safety enforcement operation

As part of its ongoing efforts to improve pedestrian safety, the Kearny Police Department conducted a…

Loads of backpacks & supplies given to kids — at no cost — thanks to KPSUE

Scores of families were on hand Friday, Aug. 22, as Jenny Paz (holding up four fingers…

Caroselli: We could use more community policing in this country

To the Editor: It has become obvious to me that community policing is really more important…

Harrison boys soccer determined after state finals run

Harrison boys soccer players (left to right): Fabio Falla, Christian Barrios, Alex Zambrano, Anas Oufrid, Angelo…

Belleville football looks to build off winning year

Belleville enjoyed one of its most successful seasons in recent memory a year ago, going 5-4…

Can NAHS soccer improve after 12-10-2 season?

It would be easy for North Arlington and boys soccer head coach Pedro Martinez to lament…

Lyndhurst police arrest Queens man who scammed resident of $75K+

Most of the time, when residents are scammed out of a lot of money, there’s very…

Kearny UEZ hosting Scarecrow Stroll

Be sure to take part in the of the first-ever Kearny UEZ Scarecrow Stroll & Contest.…

Bipartisan bill championed by state PBA will strengthen mental-health protections for first responders

Gov. Philip D. Murphy signed legislation Aug. 21 proposed by the State PBA to enhance the…

Kearny PD: Cops arrest man who burgled Kearny Exxon 6 times

For a couple of weeks, on numerous occasions, when Ozzie Shahzad would come to work in…

Kearny PBA No. 21 offering free haircuts for students at Kearny’s Franklin & Washington Schools and East Newark School

The Kearny PBA is hosting a unique event Aug. 31 — and because of it, students…

News briefs for Aug. 20, 2025

Kearny UNICO hosting Wind Creek trip Kearny UNICO sponsors a bus trip to Wind Creek Casino…

Marking 80th anniversary of the end of World War II

Sept. 2, 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II , a…

Obituaries for Aug. 20, 2025

Alfredo DaSilva Cruz Alfredo DaSilva Cruz died Aug. 8, 2025. He was 73. Born in Murtosa,…

North Arlington football looks to bounce back after injury plagued year

Not a whole lot went according to plan a year ago for North Arlington’s football team…

Lyndhurst football begins 100th season with championship expectations

There’s no denying that Lyndhurst will have a very different look this season, following the graduation…

Better days ahead for Nutley football?

Nutley enjoyed its first taste of the state playoffs for the first time in three years…

COMMENT: Perhaps Gloucester Township has the right idea on dealing with juvenile crime

It’s gained national attention, the ordinance the Township of Gloucester adopted July 28, 2025, and perhaps…

LPD: Habitual shoplifter arrested, charged accordingly

Sometimes, it’s best to quit while you’re ahead. But for one alleged habitual shoplifter, the allure…

Charity wrestling event returning to North Arlington this fall

For the fifth consecutive year, North Arlington will host an IWF Wrestling event Saturday, Oct. 4,…

DOT: Months-long closure coming to one Newark Avenue lane from Wittpenn Bridge

More traffic headaches are forthcoming for those who have to drive into Jersey City. Beginning at…

Lawdanski’s Mammography in Motion Mobile Unit and Community Health and Wellness Fair helps many in need

Here’s a look at images from the event.

Kearny PBA offering free haircuts for students of Kearny’s Washington School and the East Newark School

The Kearny PBA is hosting a unique event Aug. 31 — and because of it, students…

4 Kearny Girl Scouts awarded scholarships

Four Girls Scouts from Kearny are among several others who are Girl Scouts Heart of New…

Haggerty: LPD nabs 2 who drove into Lyndhurst in a stolen vehicle

It was just a week ago when we reminded the public about how foolish it is…

ALERT — Expect Skyway northbound lane closure Wednesday

From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 13, the left lane on the Pulaski Skyway…

Auteri calls it a career, retiring after 27+ years on the job

When I first came back to Kearny from Florida in 2016, our editorial staff was a…

Correnti takes over as Kearny’s new Director of Athletics and Student Activities

Alan Correnti has had many different roles during the last 23 school years at Kearny High…

Preseason football officially begins for Observer-area teams

On the eve of the official start of the high school football season, veteran Lyndhurst coach…