NORTH ARLINGTON — Schuyler Avenue is closed southbound at Park Avenue in North Arlington because of…
Month: May 2014
Will state help cure deficit?
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – The state Department of Education has assigned a monitor to oversee the Belleville…
Talk about a real ‘con’ game
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent In our April 4 edition, The Observer warned readers of a new phone…
They’re on call to help seniors
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent NUTLEY – “Do you need anything?” “How can we help?” Or maybe just,…
Season ‘opener’ for garden crew
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – If you grow it, they will come. That’s how the…
Seek voters’ opinion on school shift
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent EAST NEWARK – Borough residents will be asked to pay extra attention when…
Nabbed in 72G I.D. theft
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Thanks to diligent police work, “a very involved” case of identity theft,…
Thoughts & Views: The world according to Hagel
In an interview with Charlie Rose aired last week on PBS, U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel was explaining the…
WE’VE GOT MAIL
‘KEEP INTERSECTION CLEAR’ To the Editor: As was recently reported in The Observer, a pedestrian was struck and killed…
From Kearny to Hollywood: How Thomas Schnauz made it big on the small screen
By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent If you’re a fan of “Breaking Bad” — and let’s face it,…
KPD blotter: Station robbery, MV thefts
Kearny police are working with their counterparts in Belleville to apprehend a man who assaulted and robbed an attendant at…
For nearly 95 years, Bogle Agency Insurance has been there for the community
By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent LYNDHURST — These days, when a new business opens up —…
Around Town
Belleville Belleville Irish American Association sponsors a trip to Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, Boston and Mohegan Sun Casino, June 2-6. Cost…
Belleville’s volleyball team advances to NJSIAA state sectional semifinals
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer John Spina knew that his Belleville High School boys’ volleyball…
QP’s Negroni heads to state sectionals on high note
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Natalie Negroni has established herself as one of the most…
Nutley’s Mercadante belts 3-run homer, lifting Maroon Raiders to sectional semis
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer All Nico Mercadante wanted to do was make a name for himself.…
W.H.A.T. closes season with ‘The Fantasticks’
A charming love story, magical illusions and memorable music will bring the West Hudson Arts and Theater Company’s 2013-14 season to a close…
Inserra marks 60 years in business
Inserra Supermarkets recently marked its 60th anniversary by honoring 179 of its ShopRite associates who embody the family-owned company’s…
Obituaries
Joao Almeida Joao “John” Almeida died May 16 at home. He was 47. Arrangements were by the…
Ambulance crash injures 5
LYNDHURST — An ambulance crash at the intersection of Second Avenue and Ridge Road injured five people on…
The Observer is now on Google+, Instagram
The Observer is now on Google+. If you’re already a member, be sure to find us…
Harrison PD: Man’s Ford F-250 is stolen
May 10 A man told police he parked his 2006 Ford F-250, NJ registration, maroon with…
Nutley PD: Washington Ave. resident’s car gets shattered window
May 10 Police responded to a Washington Ave. location at 4:13 p.m. on a report of…
Our new sign for our new office has arrived!
The Observer’s new sign — at our new office at 39 Seeley Ave., Kearny — has…
Stretching the thin Blue Line
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – Harrison’s local government and the state are adamant about stretching the town’s…
Will KHS project run out of cash?
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Is the Kearny High School improvement project budget set to spiral…
Close call for 2 school kids
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – Potential tragedy was averted in the aftermath of the armed robbery…
Court: Red Bulls must pay taxes
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – A key legal referee’s call has gone against the New York…