Irene Almeida Irene Almeida (nee Moraes) died on April 15in St. Barnabas Hospital. She was 81.…
Month: April 2013
Fraud charges are family affair
LYNDHURST — A Lyndhurst businessman and family members have been criminally charged in an alleged scheme…
Can you spell ‘busted’?
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – If you had occasion to drive or walk…
Fire death ruled accidental
HARRISON – The death of an elderly woman at a Harrison fire scene last Monday, April…
EPA working on mudflat plan
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent LYNDHURST – By month’s end, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency…
Recalling local hero & national tragedy
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent NUTLEY– On the morning of April 10, 1963, the USS…
Crumbling factory too close for comfort
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – A distraught First Ward resident appealed to the Kearny…
A mile of meadows goes up in flames
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY — A stubborn brush fire, fanned by strong winds,…
Thoughts & Views: A story at any cost? No thanks
There is one aspect to a job in journalism that I have never quite understood, and…
Correction!
Last week’s story about neighbors up in arms about a development proposal that would replace a…
Housing could replace vacant school
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – It’s been sitting stagnant for years, except as…
‘Stuart Little’ takes the stage
The West Hudson Arts & Theater Company (W.H.A.T.) will present a stage version of E.B.…
Rooting for Kearny Library garden
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – The long-talked about outdoor reading garden for the…
Driven to (fatal) distraction
You may not be aware (pun intended) of this, but April is national Distracted Driving…
Cop & fireman move up the ranks
At a recent meeting of the Town Council, a ceremony was held to mark the…