ALERT: Schuyler Avenue closed southbound at Park Avenue in NA for gas leak

NORTH ARLINGTON — Schuyler Avenue is closed southbound at Park Avenue in North Arlington because of…

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…

Then & Now

    Here, we have a mystery. The ‘Then’ image is from a postcard dated 1920…

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…

Happy Memorial Day, one and all!

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…