How to get 72 (t) relief

  By Randy Neumann In these days of layoffs, downsizing, corporate packages and unemployment at historic…

Obituaries

George W. Mathers George W. Mathers of Kearny died on Aug. 4 at his home. He…

Back-seat occupant foils would-be car theft, Kearny cops say

A man tried to steal a vehicle left by the driver with the motor running but…

Schuyler Ave. crash triggers downed wires, road closure

A Kearny man was hurt shortly after 2 p.m. this past Friday when his car crashed…

Kearny mom left baby in car to shop, police say

  Were it not for the active intervention of a good Samaritan, the life of a…

Trying to untangle tie-ups

    By Ron Leir LYNDHURST – Question: How many times does a traffic light need…

One-stop health care prescribed for residents

  By Ron Leir HARRISON – With or without Obamacare – the outcome in New Jersey…

Want to cheer lonely senior? Just call! Follow The Observer

By Jeff Bahr  NUTLEY – A lot can be learned when a politician leaves the offi…

Long-vacant KMUA post soon to be filled

  By Ron Leir  KEARNY – After doing without someone at the helm for more than…

Bomb scare forces evacuation of postal complex in Kearny

U.S. postal inspectors are continuing to investigate who is responsible for a threat to blow up…

WE’VE GOT MAIL

Dealing with our tragedies Dear Editor, Could the media please give us a break with endless…

CORRECTION:

Last week’s photo on Page 4, accompanying Grand Master Vincent Marchetti is Grand Master Joe Williams,…

One Tank Trips: Piermont, N.Y. – Too nice to be ignored

  By Jeff Bahr REBIRTH ON THE HUDSON Commuters crossing the Hudson on the Tappan Zee…

Around Town

Bloomfield • Ronald McDonald will visit the Bloomfield Public Library Children’s Department on Wednesday, Aug. 8,…

Future sports voices get head start at Beck-Eagle Sportscasting Camp

  By Jim Hague Ryan Miller is a 12-yearold Kearny resident and a big sports fan.…