By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent KEARNY – There are organizations that contribute tremendously to our…
Day: September 19, 2012
Remembering a N. Arlington 9/11 hero
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent On Sept. 10, the day before the anniversary of the…
Town, firefighters going to arbitration
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Kearny’s Bravest and town officials are deadlocked on efforts…
Investors Bank celebrates new locale and loyal customers with VIP reception
By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent KEARNY — Investors Bank hosted a VIP reception this past…
Giants celebrate grand opening of business
By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Contributor KEARNY – Hundreds of Giants fans lined Kearny Avenue…
How we lost the Passenger Pigeon and other birds
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent LYNDHURST – In 1800, the Passenger Pigeon was considered…
Discarded wood pile ignites behind house
KEARNY – Advice on home renovations: If that work is producing debris, make sure the…
Correction:
In last week’s story about Roche, Nutley site, the amount cited for the tax abatement is…
WE’VE GOT MAIL
Dear Editor: I have been a volunteer at Oakeside Cultural Center in Bloomfield for many years…
Back to drawing board to lure Passaic Ave. redevelopers
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – A hoped-for makeover of Kearny’s waterfront district – buoyed…
Prostate cancer and you
By Jeff Bahr Observer Correspondent As men age, their bodies become susceptible to an ever…
The world is her canvas: budding Belleville artist ready to make it big
By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – Vivid colors courtesy of dazzling brush…
Tips for businesses run by minorities and women offered in Kearny
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – If you’re a minority member or woman…
Lyndhurst chef cooks up a storm in ‘Hell’s Kitchen’
By Jeff Bahr Observer Correspondent Chef Justin Antiorio, 30, of Lyndhurst, has kept his…
Armed man subdued after wild car chase, stabbing
At 4:50 p.m. Nutley Police were called to the parking lot of a Franklin Avenue bank…
Around Town
Belleville Belleville Disabled American Veterans (DAV) is offering help with information about benefits and services available…
Kearny residents participate in second annual Bicycle Safety Fair
After last year’s inaugural event was rained out, the Kearny Police Department gave its annual Bicycle…
Lyndhurst girls’ soccer squad off to solid start
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Lyndhurst girls’ soccer head coach Kim Hykey didn’t know…
Vikings move on without graduated standouts
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer It’s never easy when a soccer team loses a…
Kearny’s Pesantez off to torrid start continued next page Kearny junior forward Andres Pesantez. Photo by
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Before the 2012 high school soccer season began, Kearny…
Real Estate Review: Is now the time to downsize?
For many families, this month brings with it some significant milestones. Teenagers across the country…
Obituaries
GRACE BIVONA Grace (Gratzo) Bivona, 90, died on Sept. 11 in the Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel.…
Belleville Police blotter
Sept. 13 Ernest Truss, 41, of Belleville, was arrested at 11:47 a.m., for possession of drugs.…
THEATER Etiquette
More than 11.5 million people will attend a Broadway show this year. Millions more will…