Thoughts & Views

Accentuate the negative   Definition of pes-s-mism (ps-mzm) n.: A tendency to stress the negative or…

Food importer gets taste of Sandy’s wrath

  By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – After building a $14 million a year importing…

‘Once on This Island’ coming to Kearny

  By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Kearny High School will usher in spring by…

Drug bust tops news from KPD blotter

An ongoing KPD Vice Squad investigation into drug trafficking from a Highland Ave. residence has led…

Around Town

Belleville Belleville Irish American Association is sponsoring a trip to Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, Boston and…

Red Bulls begin home schedule with new roster, coach, GM

      By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer The New York Red Bulls had a…

Plenty to remember from local winter sports campaign

  By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Now that the NJSIAA wrestling championships have been completed,…

Nutley’s Trombetta overcomes injury to earn state medal

    By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Bobby Trombetta had begun his senior wrestling season…

Obituaries

John Burke Jr. John “Jack” Burke Jr. 67, of Hazleton, Pa., formally of Kearny, passed away…

Coming up in the March 13 edition of The Observer …

Coming up in the March 13 edition of The Observer, there’s a lot of news about…

BREAKING: Major fire in Harrison

HARRISON — Updated at 4:30 p.m. A six-alarm fire is still giving firefighters trouble on Frank…

BREAKING: Youtube video of Harrison fire

BREAKING: Youtube video shows violent backdraft that injured firefighters at Harrison fire

Observer readers: Harrison should ban smoking in parks

The Observer’s informal, online poll reveals most believe Harrison should ban smoking in town parks. In…

Many left homeless by Harrison fire

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON — Occupants of three multi-family residences were left homeless by…

Have you seen this man?

Belleville Police Department is asking for the public’s help in tracking down a suspected serial bank…

Belleville beefs up street patrols

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – Don’t be shocked if you see more cops with…

Volunteers sought to aid abuse victims

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Domestic violence. It’s one of those topics all over…

‘Tanning Mom’ prepping for her close-up?

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent NUTLEY — Patricia Krentcil (a.k.a. The Tanning Mom) scored a victory…

Business to Business: One for Entrepreneurship

By Laurie Perrone Observer Correspondent It is a refreshing course of events when a businessman like…

A fresh attitude for the future with sound experience

Laurie Perrone Observer Correspondent N.J. Democratic gubernatorial aspirant Sen. Barbara Buono made a campaign stop in…

Koppers Peninsula ripe for plucking?

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – So now it’s up to the developers. The long…

Around Town

Belleville The Belleville ASA will conduct umpire classes to prepare for the National ASA Softball Test.…

Editorial — March 6, 2013

To protect innocents abroad and at home In its Sunday editions, The New York Times reported…

Kearny swim team enjoys best season in ages

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Before the high school swimming season began, Kearny High School…

Kearny girls’ hoops: Much better than expected

  By Jim Hague Observer  Sports Writer Kearny High School girls’ basketball coach Jody Hill was…

Nutley’s Keena sees hard work pay off in Region 4 crown

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer After finishing second at the 2012 NJSIAA Region 4 wrestling…

Kearny PD busy nailing narcotics suspects

Three drug busts top the recent entries in the Kearny Police Department blotter. On Feb. 20,…

Obituaries

Ziggie Borkowski Ziggie Borkowski “Bongo” died on Jan. 11. He was 87. Born in Jersey City,…

Real Estate Review

The Spring Market is Here Real estate experts and economists agree that the real estate industry…